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Becoming a Boardwalk Travel agent is an exciting opportunity, whether you begin your journey as a side hustle or a full-fledged career. However, joining the team at a low rate is just the beginning. What happens after you become an agent?
Fortunately, membership with Boardwalk Travel comes with many features and benefits, and you can start taking advantage of them immediately or at your own pace. So, let’s break down what to expect once you have your Boardwalk login.
Where Can I Find My Boardwalk Login?
When you go to the Boardwalk Travel Agency site, you’ll see a button at the top that says “Agent Login.” You should receive your login credentials after paying the fee and getting your welcome packet. You can also reset your password anytime, so you will never forget it.
If you have any trouble logging in, contact our support team and let us know. We’re always on hand to assist you, no matter how big or small the problem.
What to Expect After Logging In As a Boardwalk Travel Agent
While becoming a successful travel agent is exciting, there is a lot of work involved. While we make it easy to realize your career dreams, you’re still in charge of putting in the effort and working with your clients. There’s so much potential for earnings, and we put everything at your fingertips. Here’s a rundown of what you can find within your Boardwalk Travel account.
Training Videos
Part of the appeal of our agency is that we work with all the major travel partners worldwide. However, before jumping in and learning about them all, we start with Disney vacations. Because Disney travel packages are unlike anything else, it’s best to start with them to learn the foundations of becoming a travel agent.
The best part is that these training sessions are always available, so you can go at your own pace. If you’re ready to start booking ASAP, you can watch the videos and learn the basics pretty quickly. Alternatively, you can take a slower approach to avoid missing anything. This way, you’re more than ready when you get your first client, even if it’s a friend or family member.
Once you’ve learned the ins and outs of booking Disney vacations, the next option is Expedia TAAP training, and then VAX (Universal Studios). After getting trained for all of these partners, you can continue to learn about other travel packages or start booking vacations immediately.
Some of our agents choose to specialize in one type of vacation (i.e., Disney), but you can book for as many travel partners as you see fit. We recommend starting with one first, then moving on to other packages after getting some experience. Overall, the more vacations you can book, the easier it is to find and retain clients.
One-on-One Training
Watching a video is a great way to start your journey, but chances are you’ll have questions that only a seasoned travel agent can answer. Fortunately, you can schedule training sessions with our team to get as much insight and expertise as possible. We highly recommend scheduling a session before starting, but you can always have a one-on-one with our team at any point.
What’s great about Boardwalk Travel is that you can access these tools forever. With no monthly or yearly costs, you can take advantage of ongoing training and mentoring throughout your career.
Commission Requests
Booking the perfect vacation for your client is just the first step. Once they go on their dream vacation, you can get paid your commission. Boardwalk Travel pays 70 percent commission, so you have a lot more earning potential than you would with a traditional agency. Plus, there are no minimums or maximums, so the more packages you book, the more money you make!
Keep in mind that commissions are only available after your client has taken their trip. Sometimes, you may book a vacation for several weeks from now, or you may book something for next year. As an agent, you want to balance both types of packages to maintain consistent earnings.
One strategy that can work well is to book clients as a side gig, then switch to full-time once your first batch of commissions is due. This way, you can use the money from those earnings to fuel your future success, and it’s much easier to transition into more of a career path.
When it comes to processing and paying commissions, Boardwalk Travel sends the funds to your bank account within a couple of days via direct deposit. It’s just that easy!
Other Aspects of Succeeding as a Boardwalk Travel Agent
At Boardwalk Travel, we know that your success is our success. That’s why we offer comprehensive support and training that never disappears as long as you’re a member. The more active you are with our team, the better chances you have to make this a full-time career.
So, with that in mind, here are some tips and tricks on how to make our program work best for you.
- Start With Your Own “Sphere of Influence” – The main challenge of becoming an independent travel agent is finding clients. However, you can start by booking packages and vacations for yourself, your friends, and your family. You can also tell everyone you know you’re an up-and-coming travel agent to get the word out.
- Utilize Free Social Media Accounts – While you’ll want a website at some point, you can start by building free social media profiles. These profiles help clients understand who you are and what you can offer. This way, you can have a professional online presence without investing too much money upfront. Once you start earning commissions, you can use that money to pay for a complete website.
- Focus on Customer Service – Many people are looking for the best deal online, but they aren’t likely to go to a travel agent to book their vacation. Typically, the main advantage of working with a travel agent is the extra level of care and attention. You are your client’s liaison between them and their dream vacation. The more you care for them, the more they’ll take care of you. Plus, excellent service usually leads to referrals and repeat business, which is ideal for this industry.
If you haven’t joined Boardwalk yet, read our article about How to Become a Travel Agent or jump right in and join our team today!
