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MasterAdvisor 78: How to Get the Most Out of a BDM Relationship

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I want to thank everyone who came out a couple of weeks ago to our last session with Vanessa McGovern

Sue is a BDM with ALG vacations she's going to talk to us a little bit about how how bdms function

I was a retail travel agent or an adviser for 18 years before I came to Apple Vacations

business development manager um almost every company has one some may put a little bit of a different title to it but really it is about growing business

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use email as the primary communication channel with a BDM
✓Include booking number in the subject line of emails
✓Keep communication concise and focused on the issue
✓Reach out to your BDM to grow your business, not just for problem-solving
✓Support preferred suppliers within your consortia or host agency

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

New agents may not get the same attention as veteran agents — It depends on how much time you want to invest; BDMs will schedule meetings based on your expectations

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does BDM stand for and what is their role?
QHow can advisors effectively communicate with a BDM?
QWhat are common problems advisors face with BDMs and how can they be resolved?
QHow can new agents get the same attention as agents with higher sales volume?
QHow can advisors be good partners for their BDM?
YouTube Video Description↓

One of the most important relationships an advisor can have is with a supplier’s business development manager. You might have some questions on how to start a and foster good one… How do you find a good BDM that’ll support your business? What is the best way to communicate your needs to them and what are the best ways to foster this connection? Like any business relationship, there are two sides. How can a BDM help you grow your business? Will they be willing to go above and beyond being the face of a supplier in an advisor/supplier relationship? How do they make sure that webinars and other events that they host are truly beneficial and educational for advisors? For the first time in the MasterAdvisor series, we will be hearing from a BDM on how to fully utilize and reap the benefits of an advisor/BDM relationship from their perspective. Join ALG Vacations’ Business Development Manager Sue Kitsemble in a live and free discussion sponsored by ALG Vacations. Tips for Travel Advisors to Build Stronger Relationships and Higher Profits https://www.travelmarketreport.com/News/articles/Tips-for-Travel-Advisors-to-Build-Stronger-Relationships-and-Higher-Profits For More #traveladvisor content, Subscribe now! #bdm #businessdevelopment #algv #businesstips Our Check-In Episode about The Harrowing Story of How Two Ukrainian Travel Advisors Escaped to Canada and Rebuilt Their Lives : https://youtu.be/TIMwE_myuwY Subscribe to TMR's Newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up