Travel Franchisee rewarded back her entire franchise fee

"I faced my greatest fear and was rewarded £15,000"

When Sejal Devlia started her travel business with leading UK travel firm Not Just Travel, she had a single goal in mind; hit a predetermined sales target to be rewarded back her entire £14,995 franchise fee - effectively starting her business for free. She had 365 days to hit the sales figure, but just five days away from the Sunday midnight deadline, she was in tears, as she was convinced that she would miss it by several thousand pounds. 

Sejal says: “I had started the year well, but business had waned - simply because I was too scared to pick up the phone to speak to people or follow up with customers. I was broken in spirit as I felt it wasn’t going to happen.” 

That was until she met co-founder Steve Witt at one of the company’s exclusive Millionaires’ Retreats - a five-night luxury overseas intensive training retreat - which is included in the company’s Elite franchise fee.

Steve spoke to her during the trip (held in Crete) giving her inspiration and the determination to return home and make the bookings she so badly needed.

Says Steve: “When I met Sejal, it was clear that she felt that there was an insurmountable mountain of an obstacle in front of her that was preventing her from hitting her sales target and achieving the Money Back Challenge. However, at Not Just Travel (the customer facing brand of The Travel Franchise), we are a family and so will always cheer and spur each other on to success.”

Sejal said: “All my fellow consultants at the event told me I could do it. They energised me and I was amazed at the level of support - both from Steve, NJT and its consultants. I came back totally buoyed by the experience. Most importantly, I immediately put into action the training I had learned at the retreat - to face your fears, put yourself out there, and pick up the phone. 

“I was still several thousand pounds away from hitting the Money Back Challenge and the deadline was midnight on Sunday. Despite coming back home at 4am, I got up at 8am and started hitting the phones. I faced my greatest fear and called everyone I knew, including prospects from whom I hadn’t heard from for a few weeks. I even told my customers that I was desperate to hit a sales target. They responded with “Why didn’t you tell me this before? Of course we’ll book with you!”

Co-founder Paul Harrison  says: “Sejal is a prime example of what it takes to be a successful personal travel consultant. Sejal is driven and has laser-sharp focus. She’s left a high-flying, well-paid yet tiring corporate job to become an entrepreneur and so has to be accountable to herself. Our business is all about relationships and she put so much effort into hers that they were happy to help her over the line. She followed our advice and has not only transformed her business, but her whole mindset too. On behalf of Steve, the team and myself we congratulate Sejal on achieving what previously seemed unachievable and being rewarded her entire franchise fee back. It’s an incredible way to start her second year in business.”

Sejal concludes: “I’ve learned to believe in myself and speak to people. Now, I’m on a quest to find the leads and provide the ultimate service to them. I am truly grateful to the team and other consultants who cheered me on and gave me the confidence to enable my business to flourish. Picking up the phone? It’s now second nature.” 

If you want to join a travel franchise that rewards your hard work and success, click below now!

How to get a free profitable travel business from scratch

Accountant Jarrad Jones talks about his franchise journey with The Travel Franchise

The Travel Franchise Proves To Be The Perfect Solution For Single Parents And Those After Flexibility

Chris Scoble needed flexibility and the ability to work from home or remotely so he joined The Travel Franchise.

Travel Franchisee ‘Sales’ Into The Sunset By Specialising As A Cruise Expert

Robert Craig joined The Travel Franchise in 2021 and runs his home-based Not Just Travel agency in Scotland.

A Flexible Franchise For People Who Want To Sell Millions

Ben, 36, had a job which required him to travel all over the UK five days a week. He also wanted to start a family with his husband, Chris, so he began looking for franchises which appealed to him.

Barking Mad Or Up The Right Tree?

Dog crèche entrepreneurs, Nathan and Candy, invest in The Travel Franchise and sell £70k-worth of holidays in first month.

From RAF Helicopter Training With Prince William To Planning Holidays On-The-Go

Being able to travel and have the flexibility to work at the same time is one of the biggest reasons why former RAF crewman, Chris, loves his new job as a travel consultant.

We’ve Not Spent A Penny On Advertising To Grow Our Successful Travel Franchise

Not Just Travel franchisees Natasha & James Oliphant work on their business part-time, haven’t spent a penny on ads and are still successful.

How I’ve Used Word-Of-Mouth Marketing To Grow My Travel Agency Franchise

Louise Trowbridge started her Not Just Travel agency with husband Lee after being introduced by an existing franchisee in 2017.

I’m A Personal Travel Agent. This Is Why More And More People Are Using My Service.

Not Just Travel franchisee Andy Richardson shares his top 4 reasons travel agents are back in fashion… and why business is booming.

Networking Has Made Lloydie Gardiner's Travel Franchise Almost £1m In Sales.

Not Just Travel franchise owner Lloydie Gardiner shares his 3 top tips if you’re thinking about using networking to grow your business.

Ross’s 76k Multi-Generational Booking

After his music production business slowed following the pandemic, Ross started his instant travel business with The Travel Franchise

Ben’s Money Back Challenge Success Story

Ben aimed to work part-time but managed to get his money-back in our challenge and is on the way to over 100k a year in commission