How Emily Bookey Built a Thriving Travel Business From Scratch | Ep. 7
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What if building trust with clients means living the journeys you're selling?
I started. It'll be 13 years ago in December that I decided to take a leap of faith and try something that I had no experience in whatsoever other than loving to travel
Italy quickly became now one of my number one selling destinations
I do charge a planning fee for these curated itineraries because it does take so much work
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What if the secret to building trust with your clients is actually living the journeys you sell? In this inspiring episode of The Compass Conversations with Denella Ri’chard, we sit down with powerhouse travel advisor Emily Bookey, founder and CEO of Emily’s Travel. From taking a leap of faith with no industry experience to becoming a top award-winning travel advisor, Emily shares her remarkable journey of building a thriving business through passion, persistence, and first-hand global experiences. 💡 Inside this episode, you’ll discover: * How Emily turned a personal setback into a successful career in travel * Why Italy became her #1 specialty, and the power of authenticity in selling it * The art of charging planning fees with confidence (and why it matters) * Real-life client success stories, including a vow renewal in Rome that changed lives 💍 * Travel industry trends: hot destinations, FAM trip strategies, and the future of “shoulder season” 🔥 “We go, so you know.” Emily reveals how boots-on-the-ground experiences transform both her client relationships and her business success. If Emily’s story inspires you, don’t just watch, engage! 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more insider conversations 💬 drop a comment below: Where would YOU love to send your clients next? Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 2:15 – Meet Emily Bookey 4:20 - Why Italy Became Her Niche 6:05 – What She Sails More Of 7:50 – Charging Planning Fees 10:35 – Client Success Stories 12:45 - Something Special She Did In Italy 13:50 - Which City Were You In? 15:20 - Thoughts On Over Tourism 17:00 - Is There A Shoulder Season Anymore? 19:50 – Hot Travel Trends 22:30 - What About FAM Trips 24:48 - Who's Your Host Agency? 25:22 - Who Are You Traveling With? 28:52 - Close Sharing your insights helps us build a stronger travel advisor community. #CompassConversations #TravelAdvisorTips #DenellaRichard #EmilyBookey #TravelIndustry #ItalyTravel #LuxuryTravelAdvisor #FAMTrips #WomenInTravel #TravelBusinessGrowth VAX: https://www.vaxvacationaccess.com/the-compass/ Website: https://www.travelingwithdenella.com/ Emily's Travel: https://www.emilystravelmn.com/ Follow Me: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/travelingwithdenellarichard Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelingwithdenella/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/denella/