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The Tahryn & Karen Show: Two Travel Advisors. One Wild Ride.

The Tahryn & Karen Show: Two Travel Advisors. One Wild Ride.

By: Tahryn & Karen
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 What happens when two travel agent besties are given two mics? Tune-in and find out! Get ready to laugh, learn and love! Hosted by two former corporate marketing pros turned travel agents and entrepreneurs, Tahryn & Karen have teamed up to talk about all things travel. From the trials and tribulations of starting their businesses to stories from their travels around the world, we'll be dropping our knowledge to help you grow your own travel agency business. Armed with caffeine and mics, we'll blend industry insights with our marketing expertise to help you grow a thriving travel business. Join us as we dive into the business side of booking travel—from building a magnetic brand to attracting dream clients and everything in between. It's the perfect mix of fun and functional for anyone ready to level up their travel hustle. Hosts: * Tahryn Nicastro of Shore to Sea Vacations based in NJ * Karen Walz of Walz 2 Walz Travel based in WI Economics Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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