What is TA Launchpad?
Starting your travel business is exciting, but figuring out how is overwhelming!
Do you focus on setting up systems? Finding the right niche? Navigating your client processes? Or do you just dive in and try to get that first booking?
TA Launchpad was created to eliminate all of that guesswork by guiding you through some of the most important steps to start your travel business properly.
The purpose of this program is to empower you as a more focused travelpreneur while jumpstarting your career in the exciting travel industry!
What to Expect?
Get ready for an experience that blends expert guidance, practical know-how, and the thrill of building your travel business from the ground up. Our program isn't just about theory; it's a hands-on adventure. So, fasten your seatbelt, and get ready to take off on an unforgettable expedition to launch your travel business – the adventure of a lifetime awaits!
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Challenges: We've designed these challenges to help you break your projects into manageable tasks.
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Valuable Resources: Access essential resources, worksheets, and industry-specific forms and PDFs.
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Hands-On Exercises: Gain real-world experience through practical exercises from Travel Pros.
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Network and Connect: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your travel dreams!
Take a look at what's inside!
Ready to turn your wanderlust into a new adventure? You're in the right place. Don't let your dream of running a travel business stay on hold any longer. Let's ignite your passion and launch your dreams - together!
TA Launchpad:
Essentials Edition
The Starting Point for Your Travel Business
The TA Launchpad: Essentials Edition helps you start strong without providing too much information all at once. It’s designed to guide you through the most important steps to get your business up and running. No extras. No overwhelm. Just the essentials.
The Essentials Edition is perfect if you:
✔ Are a new advisor who needs a clear roadmap to get started.
✔ Want to set up your business without overinvesting.
✔ Have been working on your own but feel stuck.
If you’re ready to get started without wasting time or energy on things you don’t need right now, Essentials is a great fit!
The Essentials Edition is perfect if you:
✔ Are a new advisor who needs a clear roadmap to get started.
✔ Want to set up your business without overinvesting.
✔ Have been working on your own but feel stuck.
If you’re ready to get started without wasting time or energy on things you don’t need right now, Essentials is a great fit!
Why Start With Essentials?
Most new advisors face one of two challenges starting out:
1. Overwhelm - Trying to do everything at once and burning out before you even launch.
2. Uncertainty - Not knowing what to do first and feeling stuck before you can gain momentum.
Essentials solves both by giving you a clear path forward.
The Essentials Edition was designed to keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters most in the early stages:
• Setting up your business
• Learning how to find your niche
• Building confidence in your role as a travel advisor
Your first step is usually the most important, so let us help get you started!
1. Overwhelm - Trying to do everything at once and burning out before you even launch.
2. Uncertainty - Not knowing what to do first and feeling stuck before you can gain momentum.
Essentials solves both by giving you a clear path forward.
The Essentials Edition was designed to keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters most in the early stages:
• Setting up your business
• Learning how to find your niche
• Building confidence in your role as a travel advisor
Your first step is usually the most important, so let us help get you started!
TA Launchpad:
Pro Edition
The tools, structure, and guidance needed to launch more strategically.
With so many steps to take and decisions to make, it’s easy to get stuck wondering:
“Am I doing this right?”
“What am I missing?”
“How do I get from one idea to the next?”
Why Pro Edition Exists
The early stages of building your business matter - A LOT!
Instead of guessing or piecing things together, you’ll follow a structured, step-by-step path designed specifically for travel advisors by multi-million-dollar agency owners.
“Am I doing this right?”
“What am I missing?”
“How do I get from one idea to the next?”
Why Pro Edition Exists
The early stages of building your business matter - A LOT!
Instead of guessing or piecing things together, you’ll follow a structured, step-by-step path designed specifically for travel advisors by multi-million-dollar agency owners.
What’s Inside Pro Edition
• Guided Lessons: Learn at your own pace with step-by-step instructions that take you through each stage of setting up your travel business.
• Downloadable Tools & Worksheets: Practical resources to help you plan, organize, and implement right into your travel business – immediately.
• Community of Travel Pros: Connect with others in the Travel Pro Community (1-month complimentary membership) who understand what you’re building and can offer support, ideas, and encouragement along the way.
• Bonus Resources: Links, websites, systems, and extra materials to help you stay sharp and continue growing as you launch.
Each piece is designed to help you move forward with confidence, one step at a time.
• Downloadable Tools & Worksheets: Practical resources to help you plan, organize, and implement right into your travel business – immediately.
• Community of Travel Pros: Connect with others in the Travel Pro Community (1-month complimentary membership) who understand what you’re building and can offer support, ideas, and encouragement along the way.
• Bonus Resources: Links, websites, systems, and extra materials to help you stay sharp and continue growing as you launch.
Each piece is designed to help you move forward with confidence, one step at a time.
How the Tiers Work Together
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can benefit from the TA Launchpad?
The TA Launchpad was tailor-made for individuals looking to kickstart their travel career. While this program delves into many facets of owning a business, the information provided is beneficial to anyone looking to better understand and grow their travel business – from independently-accredited agency owners to hosted contractors, franchisees, and even employees. Whether you are new to the industry and ready for take off, or you are a seasoned professional looking for a refresh of your travel business, our program will provide tools and resources to help you succeed.
The TA Launchpad will be your co-pilot as you navigate the complexities of designing a foolproof business plan, mastering your personal and professional budget, learning about your brand identity, and fine-tuning your client workflows – all crucial elements of building and running a successful travel business. So, fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff, because the adventure of a lifetime is about to begin! -
What’s the difference between Essentials and Pro?
Essentials gives you the foundation to start your business the right way. Pro adds advanced strategy, systems, and extra resources to help you grow faster.
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I’ve already started my business, will this still help?
Absolutely! Many advisors join the TA Launchpad to fill gaps, organize their setup, and rebuild stronger foundations at any stage of their travel business.
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Can I upgrade from Essentials to Pro later?
Yes! You can start with Essentials and upgrade anytime. Your progress carries over seamlessly.
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What is a Travel Advisor?
A Travel Advisor, previously referred to as a Travel Agent, is a person who simplifies the time-consuming and complicated process of planning travel for their customers, in addition to providing consultation services and travel packages.
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Is becoming a Travel Advisor a smart career move?
Tourism accounts for 1 in 10 jobs worldwide and is part of almost every industry. Becoming a Travel Advisor is a lot of work, but it is also an extremely rewarding career. Sending clients on bucket list trips, organizing events, and even planning weddings are just a few great ways that Travel Advisors can work with clients. The fact is, people like to travel for personal reasons and many also travel for professional reasons – whatever the reason, they do it best with a trusted Travel Advisor.
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Will I be navigating this journey alone?
NO WAY!! One of the best things about the travel industry is the amazing communities that have developed over the years. While the TA Launchpad is a self-paced program, we have personally created a dedicated Facebook Group tailored to the TA Launchpad and individuals looking to join the travel industry. As you progress in your career, you’ll discover a wealth of diverse resources at your disposal for asking questions and seeking guidance. That being said, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you're seeking answers and feel a bit lost, we strongly recommend exploring additional resources available on our website at www.TravelAdvisorResourceCenter.com or reaching out to a seasoned industry mentor for valuable assistance and insights.
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How long does it take, and how do I know this will work?
While we can't "guarantee" success, we can assure you that all of the content throughout the TA Launchpad has been carefully sourced by owners of multi-million dollar travel agencies and experts throughout the industry. Our experts anticipate that the process of setting up your travel business can generally take anywhere from 1-3 months, depending on how much time you dedicate to building it. After completing the Essentials Edition, you'll have your roadmap and foundation set to launch with the right partnership organizations. With the Pro Edition, our experts anticipate that you will be about 75-80% of the way to launching your entire agency, cutting the setup time drastically!
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What’s next after completing the TA Launchpad?
That’s for you to find out! As you'll soon discover through the TA Launchpad, the travel industry offers boundless opportunities. With the knowledge you'll gain, you'll be ready to embark on the journey of growing and developing your brand-new travel business. *Please note that this program does not come with a certificate of completion. If you are searching for our industry-recognized certification program, please visit the Recognized Travel Advisor (RTA) program on our website at: www.recognizedtraveladvisor.com.
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