7 Figure Cruise Business
I've sold more than $25m in cruises, working part-time. Whether you’re a seasoned cruise pro who wants to elevate your cruise planning services, a total newbie who wants to start selling cruises on the right foot, or an advisor who just wants to add this profitable trip type to your portfolio, you’re in the right place. We're talking about the business of selling cruises.
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Hiring a Travel-Trained VA with Chelsey of Outwork Collective
<p>Free Discovery Call Script: travelbizboss.com/script</p><p>Chelsey's Freebies:</p><p>50+ Tasks to Delegate Now: http://outwork.myflodesk.com/50-things-7fcb</p><p>SOP Generator: https://outworkcollective.com/sop-generator/</p><p>Connect with Chelsey</p>Website: outworkcollective.comFacebook and Instagram: Outwork CollectiveEmail: chelsey@outworkcollective.com<p><br></p><p>Ever hit that point where you desperately need help but have zero time to train anyone? Chelsey from Outwork Collective is solving that exact problem. She trains virtual assistants specifically for the travel industry, then hand-matches them with advisors so you can skip the "teach them everything from...
Where AI Belongs in Your Cruise Business (And 3 Places It Will Quietly Wreck It)
<p>Free Gamma Resource: travelbizboss.com/gamma</p><p>Waitlist for Coaching Week: travelbizboss.com/coachingweek</p><p>Is AI coming for your cruise business? Spoiler: No, but using it incorrectly might be dulling the very thing that makes clients choose you: your unique human connection. In this episode, we explore how to view AI as an amplifier rather than a replacer. We break down where it truly belongs, such as streamlining behind-the-scenes admin and drafting content, versus where it can quietly wreck your client experience, like in emotional touchpoints or complex judgment calls. Tune in to learn how to...
Why China Might Be the Most Surprising Cruise Destination You'll Ever Sell
<p>Get the free custom port guide training HERE.</p><p>Century Cruises combines iconic landmarks, immersive cultural experiences, and a Yangtze River cruise into one unforgettable journey. In this episode, Teresa shares who this trip is perfect for, what advisors need to know, and why China may be the next big bucket list destination for adventurous travelers.</p><p><br></p>
The First 10 Minutes After a Booking: Your Make-or-Break Habit
<p>Check out our workflows HERE</p><p>What happens in the first five to ten minutes after processing a deposit can shape the entire client experience. Build the habit, and your workflows do the heavy lifting.</p><p>Korrine's post-deposit checklist:</p>Open the cruise line's emailed confirmation and verify the deposit is showing as paid (lay eyes on it, every time)Send the client their receiptSend the cruise-line-specific "officially booked" email template with next steps and CYP (P stands for peach) infoAdd the workflow or task list in your CRM, then customize it Report the sale to your...
Introducing Trafalgar River Cruises
<p>Register for my FREE webinar: How To Scale Your Cruise Biz Using Technology & AI at</p><p>https://travelbizboss.myflodesk.com/scalingcruisebiz</p><p>In this episode, we are talking to Josh Hepp, VP of Strategic Accounts with Trafalgar River Cruises, about this new river cruise option that is loaded with value and special experiences.</p><p>Josh announced some special offers at the end, and in order to claim the exclusive offer he mentioned, you’ll need to make a booking by 6/30/26 and email Josh to let him know you’d like to take advantage of the 7 Figure Crui...
How to Choose the Right Cabin Location For Your Clients
<p>My favorite free tool for choosing cabins with confidence: cruisedeckplans.com</p><p>My favorite text shortcut tool: Text Blaze</p><p>My text shortcut for an advisory about "guarantee" cabins:</p><p>A guarantee means that the cruise line will choose the location of your cabin. It can be assigned at any time until check-in at the pier and cannot be changed unless you purchase an upgrade (if available).</p><p>In this episode, Korrine breaks down how to choose the right cruise cabin for every client and why it's one of the most overlooked ways advisors build authority and lock in c...
How To Compete With That Big Warehouse Store (you know the one)
<p>You've done the research, built the relationship, and then your client casually mentions they found a deal at that big warehouse store. Ouch. In this episode of Ship Shape, Korrine tackles one of the most common frustrations in cruise sales and gives you the exact framework to respond with confidence.</p><p>You'll learn how to clearly articulate your value beyond price, why some clients just aren't your people (and that's fine), how to involve your BDM when you want to compete, and why having a ready-to-go email template can save your sanity.</p><p>Bottom line: they're great...
How I’d Build a High-Volume, Life-First Cruise Business in Today’s Market
<p>In this episode, I’m walking you through the strategy I would use if I were building from scratch in today’s market, with everything I know now. We’re talking marketing that actually works in 2025, how I’d attract the right clients without becoming a deal slinger, and why email lists and human connection matter more than ever.</p><p>I break down how I’d approach mass market vs premium and luxury cruises, where I’d focus my time for the fastest momentum, and why “easy to sell” does not mean “less valuable.” We dig into client experience, from con...
When Your Business Outgrows Your Brain
<p>Visit travelbizboss.com to learn more about our services</p><p>Guest: Sydney Schellinger, Owner of The Poodle Booked It Travel Agency</p><p>This week, Korrine sits down with Sydney Schellinger for a very real conversation about the messy middle of systems. They talk about what happens when your sales grow faster than your structure, how to stop relying on memory, what to do when a tool you paid for is not working, and the tiny steps that help you rebuild without burning out.</p><p>If you have ever felt like you are one trip away from...
Tailoring Your Sales Strategy to Personality Type with Jenn Lee
<p>Resources: </p><p>Webinar about the BOLT framework</p><p>Legacy Driven Facebook Page</p><p>Some clients love details, others just want the big picture. Jenn Lee joins Korrine to break down how to read your clients and match your proposal and follow-up style to their personality, not yours.</p>
