4th December 2024
Last month, three travel consultants celebrated a remarkable achievement: in their first year with The Travel Franchise, they earned enough commission to have their £14,995 franchise fees refunded.
Known for providing exceptional training and support to people new to the travel industry, The Travel Franchise has an enticing perk for those who join its Elite package. If consultants hit a specific sales target in their first year, the franchise fee is returned. This unique offer is the brainchild of co-founder Paul Harrison, who designed the programme to encourage a winning mindset from the start.
“It’s a challenge to push people to achieve greatness early on,” says Paul. “If our consultants succeed, we succeed. The franchise fee covers the infrastructure, booking technology, and continuous training and support. But when our consultants reach the sales target, they generate enough profit to earn back their initial investment.”
In November, three consultants — Dawn, Michelle, and Jennie — proved that with hard work and determination, the refund challenge is well within reach. All three were new to the travel industry when they joined the franchise.
Jennie achieved the challenge in under seven months, a remarkable accomplishment given that she also runs a property restoration business. Jennie joined The Travel Franchise in February 2024, and in just five months, she had made 70 bookings.
“I was committed to hitting the MBC (Money Back Challenge) from the start. It’s an incredible feeling to have achieved it so quickly,” Jennie shares. “I think I’ll spend my refund on treating myself to some holidays!”
“I’m really enjoying it. It feels more like a hobby than a job.”
Dawn, who previously worked in a private equity firm in London, made the switch to something she’s truly passionate about — trave – after going on a cruise in November 2023 and meeting a group of travel agents who spoke highly of their jobs.
Despite being relatively new to the industry, Dawn was one of the company’s top sellers last month and although she works flexible hours around her family she has high-reaching goals for her company.
“I want to build a multi-million-pound, successful business that offers exceptional service, just like I’ve seen others do within the network,” Dawn explains. “It’s definitely achievable, but it takes time and dedication.”
Michelle, who joined The Travel Franchise in December 2023, brings a sales background to the table but emphasises that sales experience is not necessary to succeed.
“This isn’t a hard-sales job,” she says. “What’s essential is putting yourself out there in your community, meeting people, and building relationships. Be passionate about travel, engage with others, and develop a personal, friendly rapport.”
As a proven MBC winner, Michelle offers advice to newcomers or those considering joining the franchise:
“Just do it! Don’t overthink it or waste time — get out there, meet people, and start building your business. Even if you’re doing it part-time or still working full-time elsewhere, dedicate as much time as you can to your new business. You’ll be surprised at how quickly it grows.”
These three inspiring travel consultants prove that with commitment, passion, and the right support, achieving success in your first year is not only possible — it’s highly achievable, even if you work part time. By embracing the challenge and focusing on what matters most — building relationships and offering exceptional service — they’ve not only earned back their franchise fees but have set themselves on a path toward long-term success.
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"This month so far we’ve paid more commission to our travel franchisees than ever before. Sales are simply staggering,”
I did £340k of turnover in my first year. I’m now looking for my next challenge, reaching 1 million turnover by the end of year 2.
'The Travel Franchise offers you everything you need to create a successful travel business and to be your own boss. It’s hard work, but starting a new business is within any sector. The growth in the business and quality of the training and materials you are equipped with really puts you in a superb position to build a fantastic travel business.
'I’ve more time with my family now. I have more time to get away with my family. It’s given me a new lease of life and something to be joyful about.
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