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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business Owners

Ep 230 How to Build a Travel Business Without Burning Out with Iris Serbanescu

November 28, 2025 • Rita M. Perez • Episode 230

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What if the only thing standing between you and a thriving travel business is your own mindset?

I'm chatting with the amazing Iris from wmnsWORK and By Iris about what it really takes to build a successful travel business.

Spoiler alert: it's not about having the perfect strategy or working yourself into the ground.

We're talking mindset shifts, finding your people through peer support, and why leaning into your weird, unique story is actually your biggest competitive advantage.

Iris also shares how her tourism accelerator has helped travel entrepreneurs quit their 9-to-5s and triple their bookings without the burnout.

If you're ready to stop playing small and start betting on yourself, you're going to love this conversation.

Learn more about the wmnsWORK Tourism Accelerator: https://wmnswork.com/

Questions this episode answers:

How do I build a successful travel business without burning out?
Why is mindset more important than strategy for travel entrepreneurs?
What is the wmnsWORK Tourism Accelerator and how can it help my travel business
How do I stand out from other travel advisors in a crowded market?
What skills do I need to start a travel business?
How do I build confidence as a new travel advisor?
How can I use AI in my travel business?
What is a DMC and how do travel advisors work with them?
How do I manage my energy as a small business owner?
How do I tell my story to attract the right clients?
What is a rep company in the travel industry?
How do I price my services as a travel advisor?
Why should I lean into my personal story as a travel business owner?

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