{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b0f0635bd6cff3009dccc3/699f44c37156d5087420b0ff?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Truth About Independent Travel Agents: Pros and Cons, Pyramid Schemes and Free Trips with Max Kelly from The JLT Group & Loupr Travel","description":"<p>Ever scrolled past those “work from your laptop”, “free holidays”, “be your own boss” travel agent videos and thought… wait, is that actually legit? ✈️</p><p>Same.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Well, if you’re wanting to know whether it’s too good to be true or if it’s actually possible, you’re in luck. This week on the pod, we’re talking about all things independent travel agents… and the big question: is it a genuine business opportunity or just another social media pipe dream?</p><p><br></p><p>I’m joined by Max Kelly -&nbsp; an independent travel agent who’s been running his own business for nearly three years. He’s also a director at JLT Travel Group and is known for being very honest online about what the industry is <em>really </em>like. </p><p><br></p><p>✨ In this episode, we chat about:</p><ul><li>Whether you can actually make money as an independent travel agent</li><li>How host agencies really work</li><li>The skills you <em>actually</em> need to succeed</li><li>Red flags to watch out for when choosing a host agency</li><li>The truth about “free trips” and travel perks</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 More about Max:</p><p>Max Kelly runs Loupr, a high-end travel company specialising in luxury trips for couples. Alongside running his own business, he’s also a director at JLT Travel Group. Max is passionate about bringing transparency to the industry and helping people understand what it really takes to build a sustainable travel business beyond the glossy TikToks.</p><p><br></p><p>TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@goloupr?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-94DsiOWDeac\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@goloupr</a> // <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmax.travel?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-94DspNxiAVy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@itsmax.travel</a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/goloupr?igsh=Y2Y4d2JzNmxkZDJw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@goloupr</a> // <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/itsmax.travel?igsh=MWJmZXNoNzkybjd4eg==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@itsmax.travel</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out Loupr's website <a href=\"https://www.loupr.com/?fbclid=PAVERFWAQMIihleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac-jbI64D42haIIPhFQg7GIDfkii5vPNWNWvOJ6SKfSPfmcANplMd99S-F8zg_aem_eiqUPjMclUxWxvru54FnBg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. </p><p>Check out The JLT Group website <a href=\"https://janinelovestravel.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>📲 Want to get involved?</p><p>Got a <em>Quarter Life Question</em> you’d love to hear answered on the pod?</p><p>Send me a DM over on <strong>Instagram </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gracemcintosh1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@gracemcintosh1</strong></a> or TikTok&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@gracemcintosh_?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@gracemcintosh_ </a>&nbsp;- I’d love to hear from you. </p><p><br></p><p>⭐ <strong>Enjoying the podcast?</strong></p><p>Please leave a 5-star review - it helps more people find the show. </p><p><br></p><p>Thanks so much for listening - and I’ll catch you next week!</p><p>Grace x</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Grace McIntosh"}