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MasterAdvisor 106: Building A Strong Foundation: Growing Your Team

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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Once you start selling about a million, a million and a half, you're really getting tapped out timewise.

Who can you trust more than a family member, right?

Live large. Don't be afraid. If this is something you want to do, it's not hard.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Find team members you trust, such as family or spouses, who share your traits and mindset.
✓Establish a clear training program and set expectations early, including a 90-day trial period to ensure fit.
✓Get legal and financial structures in place, such as an LLC and independent contractor agreements, and understand seller of travel laws.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Underestimating the time commitment for training and onboarding new team members. — Organize procedures upfront, such as scheduled training sessions and host agency support, to manage time effectively.
Making a wrong decision in team member selection, leading to wasted time. — Implement a 90-day trial period with clear communication to assess fit for both parties.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is team building important for travel advisors?
QHow do you find and select the right team members?
QWhat are the legal and compensation considerations when adding team members?
YouTube Video Description↓

Building a team can be a time sink, full of rights and wrongs. On top of running your business, you also need to make sure you’re setting your team up for success—especially when working with advisors new to the industry. But it’s not all challenges. There are benefits and educational resources you may not even know about. Let’s start with an expert interview. Montecito Village Travel’s Connie Miller is back on MasterAdvisor to chat with TMR’s VP & Editor Daniel McCarthy about how to build a strong foundation for your advisor team. Join them live (and free!) on May 8 at 1:00 PM EST.