Places & Travel · Amy Westerman
by Amy Westerman
What does it really take to build a life and business you love in the travel industry? Amy Westerman has spent more than 27 years finding out, leading through 9/11, recessions, the rise of online booking, a global pandemic, and now AI. As founder of The Curated Travel Collection, one of the country's leading luxury host agencies, she's helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build travel businesses that support the lives they want to live. The Travel Advisor Life is her honest conversation about entrepreneurship, reinvention, community, and creating freedom through business, for travel advisors, aspiring advisors, and anyone curious about what this life could look like. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I've worked alongside Amy for ten years, so I knew this podcast would be good, but I didn't expect how much it would move me. She talks about this profession the way it actually is: the late-night rebookings, the colleagues and clients who become friends, the quiet pride of pulling off a trip someone will remember for the rest of their life. There's no fluff here, just honest stories and hard-earned wisdom from someone who has built something special and genuinely wants other advisors to thrive. Whether you're brand new to the industry or have been doing this for decades, you'll come away feeling seen, encouraged, and a little more in love with the work. And if you've ever wondered what goes into planning a trip with an advisor, this is the best window you'll find. So proud of you, Amy, and so grateful to be part of what you've built. Can't wait for the next episode!
I just listened to the episode on the myths of being a travel advisor and why now is actually the best time to join the industry, and it's exactly the perspective I needed. Amy does a great job cutting through the outdated assumptions people still have about this career — that it's oversaturated, that AI and booking sites have made advisors obsolete, that there's no real opportunity left. She lays out clearly why the opposite is true right now. What I appreciated most is that it wasn't just cheerleading — she backed it up with real reasoning about the industry shifts happening. If you've been on the fence about becoming a travel advisor (or you're already one and need a reminder of why it's worth it), this episode is worth your time. Subscribing for more!
The Travel Advisor Life is a must-listen, filled with relatable stories, helpful insights, and inspiration that makes you excited to keep growing in this industry! Love it!
I absolutely loved The Travel Advisor Life! Amy Westerman is incredibly insightful and knowledgable. She openly shares her expertise in an engaging, relatable and easy to put into practice. I highly recommend and there’s something for everyone to take away!
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