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AGENTS: What's it like to join a truly independent travel network?

What if it was possible to join an independent travel advisor network that always puts the client first and specialises in the luxury end of the travel market?

What if it was possible to join an independent travel advisor network that always puts the client first and specialises in the luxury end of the travel market?

Working for yourself isn’t just about the freedom and flexibility of setting your own hours and working from wherever you please.

Sure, those are definitely perks of the job, but being an independent travel agent is also about being able to create tailor-made itineraries for your clients and having complete freedom over which products you choose to sell (without pressure from above).

Savenio completely understands this, and recently we got to sit down with David Brandon, Director and Founder of the award-winning independent network, to talk about what it’s like to be a truly independent travel advisor with Savenio.

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We also got to talk about why agents around Australia with experience and a good client database should definitely join the Savenio network today.

Take it away David…

How did you come to start Savenio and what prompted you to build your own network?

Over 80 percent of travel agents in the US are home based and I could see that being a full time travel agency was not the way forward. That’s what pushed me to establish Savenio as a network of advisors.

I loved the premise of working for yourself (I still talk to clients and sell travel everyday) and that independence is what I enjoy for myself and what extends to all the other advisors working in the Savenio network.

When I looked at the market, I could see everyone was doing similar splits. I figured I would only change agencies if I was offered 100 percent commission, so that has become one of the key selling points of Savenio.

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There are a lot of ‘Independent Advisor’ networks, what makes Savenio different?

At Savenio, we recognise the individual within the network.

The Savenio model allows independent travel advisors to promote and market themselves to their clients in their own way, such as via their own personalised website and social media. This way, clients know who it is they are dealing with on a personal level.

This is important, as ultimately independent travel advisors are the most important connection in the client relationship.

We also have the added benefit of access to exclusive product through Cruiseco, Virtuoso and Travellers Choice, as well as preferred rates at some of the best hotels in the world.

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There seems to be a lot of change afoot in the industry. Can you give us some insights?

As an independent travel advisor, your ability to meet the individual needs of your client is the unique selling point, but that independence is rapidly diminishing in our industry.

Increasingly I see so called ‘independent’ advisors being told what product they can sell and what deals they should push. This kind of fitting the client to the product approach is never going to get the best outcome.

We want our advisors to find the right fit for their client and at times that has meant bringing on new product recommended by advisors. But ultimately it means we keep our doors open to new options – ones that might currently be closed in other networks.

We consider ourselves to be truly independent and that means you can sell what you and your client require, not what your network tells you to sell.

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Why do you think Savenio is the best option for luxury advisors who want to be truly independent?

Beyond the obvious financial advantage, we offer a great, supportive team environment. Savenio loves innovation and encourages individuality, whilst also offering support and camaraderie of a network that values its advisors.

Advisors can be proud to be part of the Savenio advisor family knowing they are among the very best and are being rewarded appropriately.

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Tell us a bit more about the new Savenio Travel Hubs.

Travel Hubs came about to support advisors who like to work out of a shared space rather than from home. We’re continuing to develop these as start-up style hubs, where support advisors can work in communal spaces, connect with other dynamic people and share in a fun work environment.

These hubs, which are 100 percent Australian owned and operated, will also offer opportunities to grow their client database.

So who is the Savenio advisor?

The Savenio advisor is professional, entrepreneurial, innovative and truly independent.

They should have their own database with repeat clients, good industry experience and be service focused. Ultimately, Savenio advisors should be confident in their knowledge and expertise and not afraid to up-sell, ask questions and deliver only the best to their clients.

Thanks David!

So, want to join Savenio and be a truly independent advisor?

Then visit www.savenio.com.au and make the best decision of your career today!

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