Our smart and customized business model supports your growth at your own pace. Whether you begin your career as an associate agent (testing the waters under another agent's brand), as a primary agent (becoming your own boss) or move as an agency– we provide the essential support and tools for your success.
This way, you can concentrate on what truly matters: selling travel and assisting your clients.
What is the SMART Business Model
Run your business YOUR way
At The Travel Agent Next Door, we recognize and respect that this is YOUR business, and as such, we place the decision-making power firmly in your hands. You have the autonomy to steer the course of your business, from operating under your own branding to collaboration with suppliers, suggesting improvements, and contributing to collective success through participation in think tanks and surveys—always at your discretion. Read MORE™ "Your business your way".
“One Price for All Services” model – no hidden fees
Our monthly fee model includes all essential services you need including innovative back-office solutions, your own phone extension number, unlimited support & training, a customizable website with 10 booking engines, email campaigns, magazines, CRM, invoice systems, vacation coverage as well as additional tools and processes to make your life easier.What’s included.
Commission split that WORKS FOR YOU!
Our commission split is linked to the commissions you earn, starting at a minimum of 85% and reaching up to 100% commission on preferred suppliers. AND, if you achieve a 100% commission with us, you DON’T pay a higher monthly fee to KEEP the 100%.Try our commission calculator.
Moved up in commission levels? Your new split is retroactively applied for the calendar year!
Your commission level categorizes you as a Rising Star (1-5), unlocking higher splits and MORE™ Marketing opportunities. The exciting part? If you rise a category, you get a congratulatory email, and the new split is applied retroactively for the whole year, and you start off the New Year in the new category.Check your potential commission by supplier.
Preferred & Approved Suppliers that YOU are selling!
Our agent partners vote and choose every three years which suppliers we onboard as preferred and they must be approved by a majority vote. We want you to earn the best commission on the suppliers that YOU are selling.Check out our supplier list.
Fast & reliable payment of your commission
We pay your commission twice a month and as soon as we receive it from the supplier. We also pay in USD currency. Any commission received from the supplier between the 1st and the 15th is paid on the 25th, and commission received between the 16th and the end of the month is paid on the 10th of the following month.
Financial Dashboard to provide insights
Gain insight to your performance with an easy-to-read dashboard that displays your monthly and annual sales; earned, posted, and unmatched commissions. Plus, compare your performance to the previous year, see how you're doing against the Millionaire Program, and track your progress in the Partner Incentive Program.
Reports to keep track
Automated reports ensure you will stay in the loop. Plus, schedule weekly, monthly & on demand reports to track your and/or your team’s progress.
Back Office services to save you time
Examples:
The Travel Agent Next Door has developed and has proprietorship for countless automated processes and forms to make your life easier:- Charge your Service Fees INSTANTLY if paid by credit card
- Create, issue, and send invoices to clients immediately
- Supplier invoices, schedule changes & payment form emails from suppliers get AUTOMATICALLY forwarded to YOU directly – 7 days a week - so you do not miss important updates
- A Digital Client Information Form allows you to collect all necessary client information for a booking (Name, DOB, address, passport, CC#…)
- The Digital Purchase Authorization Form automatically verifies credit card transactions, passport numbers, expiration dates, name spellings, and insurance waivers
- Obtain consent from your clients by having them approve your service fees and terms & conditions through a digital consent form
- Create group master files allowing cloning of trips & detailed analysis
Build and grow your team with ease of mind
Your business has taken off and you would like to add associates? Congratulations! At The Travel Agent Next Door, you can onboard Associates and decide on their commission split, while we conveniently take care of contracts, training, paying your associates’ commissions split & issuing their T4A. YOU determine their monthly or annual fees and can retain a portion of these fees if you wish to do so.Read MORE™.
Be recognized & rewarded for your success
We offer several recognition and loyalty programs to recognize YOU and your achievements. From the millionaire’s program to the rising stars and best performers– your success will be celebrated!.Read MORE™.
Curious to learn MORE™?
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