Please click on the Blue Chat in the Backoffice and submit your request in chat. It can take up to 2 days for response.
Questions & AnswersAll Bookings require a Credit Card Authorization Form to be completed and kept on File in a secure place. Bookings within 21 days need to be approved by archer travel. Please go to the Travel Café Website – Suppliers How to Register Tab. Please click on the supplier and follow instructions for registering. If you do not find a supplier in the How to Register Tab, please search for it in the ‘Search’ Box of the Travel Café Website. Flights are typically non-Commissionable. You can add a service fee when booking flights if you would like to do so. This would be a separate fee from the actual airline ticket. Some vendors will offer commissions on select flights. You may explore Downtown Travel and Centrav to see what is available. Please contact EVO Rewards customer service at 1-800-258-4230 or click on the Blue Chat in the Backoffice. Yes, we may obtain insurance through ASTA. To see if health insurance is offered in your state please visit: https://associationpros.com/astamember.html Commissions are paid out 30-90 days after the Travel has been completed (not when it's booked but when the travel has been completed). Example: Trip booked in January 2023 for April 2023 - commissions will be paid between May & July 2023. Log into your travel website and complete the “where’s my commission” tracking form. Please allow 72 business for a response. If for some reason you get no response notify your platinum consultant to assist you with the issue. Be ready with your booking number and booking details. NOTE: Do NOT blue button in your back office regarding commissions. You can find additional information about commissions in the Travel Cafe. The blue button goes directly to Evolution (the marketing arm of Archer) This is utilized for any membership questions or team building issues. This is not for commissions or vendor questions. Please refer to the Advanced Booking area of this website. No, as soon as you are certified with Archer and registered with vendors, you can book if you have a client. These steps are to help you understand the process more in depth and set up your business for success. Setting up your business and marketing yourself is a process. Please continue with the trainings and follow the guidelines. As soon as you feel you are ready to volunteer. Do you have a strong skill set that would be helpful to the organization? Please email [email protected] or reach out on the Discord server! When you become a silver consultant, you will begin your way to a leadership position. At this point, is when you will develop your own team chat and your own flyer. Start thinking of a team name!! Make sure you add your Gold or Platinum Consultant to be there for support. No, most team trainings will be similar from team to team. This site is specifically for Travel Access Academy Members so we can all be connected and announce our EXCLUSIVE incentives and meetings.
New Agent Q&AThere's no dumb questions, just frequently asked ones…That depends on the effort and motivation you have going into it. The more you work, the quicker you can expect bookings. That completely depends on your work ethic and ability to be coachable. There are individuals who make $20,000 a year while others make that in a month. If you treat it like a real job, it will PAY like a real job. Twice a month! On the 15th & last day of the month. 30-90 days after trip completion Absolutely! We use our instant commissions suppliers so when we book, we get paid the SAME DAY! This is the card that our commissions are paid to. It does not cost anything to order one. You can use it as a debit or credit card at most stores.
51574 CMU02304 & archert1 Go to your travel website > menu > commissions > commission tracking form Login to your Back Office > menu > Travel Cafe > menu (may be at the very bottom of the page) > Forms > Credit Card Authorization Form Every Business Card must include: 1. Your personal Business Name/Branding
Because they are our host agency and they allow us to use their credentials and insurance. Updated information can be found in your Travel Cafe under business card requirements. Travel Leaders Network You would send an email to [email protected] for any issues with vendor registration. No, you have to be an agent for 6 months before you can register for there site. But if you use Pleasant Holidays or America Airlines you can book with Sandals after just 30 days. No, But we do have chats where you can ask question at any point during the day. If your question is not answered in an hour, we just ask you to ask the question again and tag YOUR MENTOR to get our attention so we can guide you toward the answer. 330 Days into the future. 6 months after the date of return In Agent Universe, you can use Cruise Pro to look up cruise lines, itineraries, and where they port out of. But you will want to book thorough one of the cruise vendors. Because the information on this website is proprietary and for Travel Access Academy members only. Anyone found to share the contents with a non- member is subject to removal from all Travel Access Academy resources. We have over 400 tax write offs as independent business owners. Just some things were can write off can include: ★Gas/mileage
When we complete the FREE specialist certifications with some vendors we can receive: ★Super discounted & free cruises
★70 Years of experience & knowledge
You must have a CLIA card or IATAN card to use most of your travel perks. Learn more about these cards and they're benefits in the Resources section of this website. Not needed for Princess Cruise - options refresh every Tuesday! When we book with a first party vendor, we will receive the full 80% commissions. The vendor will pay Archer and then Archer will pay us. When we book with a third party vendor like ExpediaTAAP, we will receive the 50% commissions. Expedia is also a travel agency so they collect a portion of the commissions. In this instance, the vendor will pay the third party vendor, then they will pay Archer, and then Archer pays us. Vendor Business Development Managers are responsible for business development, managing large key accounts, marketing including performing market researches to enhance existing & develop new markets for travel destinations, prospecting, developing relationships with potential customers and meeting sales targets. No, agents can't contact a BDM without your Platinum's approval. Invest in a banner, business cards, car magnets, t shirts.. Or use the FREE marketing materials offered from our vendors. You can login and go to "Marketing materials" or "the Collateral Store" and order brochures, books, postcards, Itineraries, posters, and more. DON'T BE A SECRET AGENT! You must put yourself out there! Brand yourself. Find a niche and sell it! YES!! Your brand and your business depends not only on your efforts of research and finding good prices but also your efforts in marketing yourself. You will never have to cold call or chase a client if you sharpen and hone your skills in Branding and marketing YOU! Don't be afraid to market high end travel. If you consistently market wedding travel, you are a wedding specialist. If you are consistently marketing cheap bookings, you are a budget specialist. Though there's nothing wrong with finding a good deal, there are several markets in this industry with a higher price tag and also higher commissions. Take your time, do not take on too much at once. If you need to take a break, DO IT! You will come back refreshed and ready to take on the task at hand. ★Actively work through the training videos. Do not wait until the end to start setting everything up, you will miss things and need to revisit the trainings. ★Attend 2-3 Q&A's a week. You never know what kind of questions you might have until you hear them. If you can get on every day, DO IT! ★Attend Mock Workshops. They will walk you though mock bookings an how to make and post them. ★Post your certificates to social media! There's nothing that says that you know your stuff like a shiny new certificate. ★Be consistent! No one will know you or your brand if you aren't visible. Share your mocks and ads DAILY. People may not book right away, but they are watching! ★Time management! Make a schedule and stick to it! Don't forget to schedule yourself a break, too! ★Check the daily live calendars and set reminders. You will soon learn which trainings will benefit you most. ★Google is your best friend!!! |
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The information on this website is proprietary and for training purposes only. Anyone found to share the contents with a non-member is subject to removal from all Travel Access Academy resources.
