Amanda Gupta | New Orleans, LA AG Travel, LLC Amanda’s passion for travel started from a young age. Her parents exposed Amanda to as much culture as possible through food, music, and travel, all of which helped shape her global perspective. After college, Amanda relocated to Miami and briefly to New York. During that time,… Read More >
A couple of years into building my travel business, I hit the point where demand for trips exceeded my capacity, but not in the way I had expected. It wasn’t the high-end luxury trips that took most of my time but the smaller, less lucrative ones. I realized I was allowing myself to be weighed… Read More >
We were just as excited as David to enroll him into Brownell’s host mentoring program, and we just could not wait! In the spirit of innovation and evolution, we executed a mentoring class of one. As a tenured marketing, strategy, and finance executive, David was eager to launch his business and begin creating dream getaways… Read More >
Travel insurance is a complicated, but necessary, aspect of planning travel. Our world is unpredictable, and we want to do everything we can to protect our clients’ travel plans. But when each client – and trip – brings a unique situation, we often have endless questions about how exactly to handle travel insurance. Plus, as… Read More >
We are so excited to welcome Class 24 to our Brownell Mentoring Program. The four incredible women who make up our newest mentee cohort come from across the country with their unique personal and professional backgrounds. They all share a passion for the travel industry and enriching lives through exceptional travel experiences. Their path to… Read More >
A connector at her core, Mimi Lichtenstein, owner of Truvay Travel, loves to share information about travel, authentic cultural experiences, and the chicest hot spots in distant locales. When Covid-19 brought travel to a screeching halt globally, she felt the need to help her partners continue to inspire people about future travels. Initially, this… Read More >
The great team at Host Agency Reviews named Brownell among their Supernova Award winners recognizing the best host agencies in the United States. Brownell’s remarkable community of Independent Contractors recognized Brownell by posting the most 5-star reviews on our award-winning Hosting Program. In celebration of the award, we are highlighting just 5 of the many… Read More >
One of the most positive, freeing, and considerate words in the English language is “no.” And yes, you read that correctly! Learning to say no is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your business. Saying “yes” to the wrong clients takes an emotional and financial toll, while saying “no” frees your… Read More >
You’ve been feeling it for a while. The nagging thought that you are not appreciated by your host agency. The sense that you are by yourself on an island. The resentment from doing all of the work with none of the recognition. The lingering feeling that there is something better out there, something “MORE.” Break-ups… Read More >
When COVID-19 hit, the travel industry came to a screeching halt. Trips were cancelled or postponed, and then the phones stopped ringing and the inbox was quiet. But Brownell Independent Advisor Sarah Groen saw the crisis as an opportunity to innovate and launched a podcast called the Luxury Travel Insider. In each episode, she chats… Read More >
If there is one thing that is in high demand with traveling in a COVID-19 world, it is travel insurance. Your clients want to know how they can protect their investment in their travels but navigating the travel insurance world can be challenging and time consuming. But for Brownell Independent Advisors, we’ve got the Travel… Read More >
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Atlanta, GA
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St. Louis, MO
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Your Brownell IC’s are the very best I have ever met. Congratulations on your excellent Brownell program.
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Fairfield, CT
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Tampa, FL
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Denver, CO
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Richmond, VA
“The Mentoring Program gave us the chance and the training to start a business AND the continued support to grow that businesss. We could not do this without you!”
Chattanooga, TN & Washington, VA Washington, VA
“Brownell is the best in the industry. The staff, back end support, superlative processes and response times are tops.”
Clemmons, NC
“I love all of the creative marketing help. The very most helpful thing was when they prepped me for my interview with Travel Agent Central. Their guidance on that was so spectacular, and I genuinely feel as though I could not have handled that without them. Team Marketing is a very important part of my plans to grow my business, and I always feel very supported.”
Bend, OR
” Brownell Hosting offers support to IC’s that are traveling and need assistance with coverage. This gives me great peace of mind!”
Mandeville, LA
“Team Marketing was really helpful in assisting me in the re-branding of my business, creating collateral and connecting me with editors for press opportunities.”
San Francisco, CA
“Brownell Hosting offers the best support an IC could ask for. Bar NONE. They make me feel like there is no stupid question and help me feel like i’m actually working in the office instead of from my home. They actually listen to suggestions and implement changes.”
Cincinnati, OH“The best things about the Brownell Hosting are the constant support, encouragement and super-fast response times. And, of course, the hosting team. LOVE.THEM.ALL!!! Brownell is so special and the support IC’s receive is unbelievable!! I feel so immensely blessed to be a part of the Brownell family!!!”
Signal Mountain,TN“Social media is always a challenge for us, so we love the content & tips from Brownell’s marketing team!!!”
Chattanooga, TN & Washington, VA
“The Mentorship program is amazing! I am loving every minute of my new career.”
Whitefish, MT“I love the marketing 1:1 calls because they really help me think outside the box with ideas for social media, blogging, and direct mail.”
Whitefish, MO
“Brownell Academy is my chance to step away from the daily office routine and immerse myself in the world of travel. Having uninterrupted quality time with other advisors and vendors not only builds camaraderie, but inspires me to set new goals. I come back to my office not only rejuvenated, but also with specific actions I can immediately implement to improve my business & provide better service to my clients.”
San Jose, CA
“The Brownell mentoring program was critical to the successful launch of my travel business. It was a year well-spent learning the ins and outs of the industry and the Virtuoso network. When I graduated from the program, I felt fully integrated into the company and was ready to take my business to the next level.”
Richmond, VA
“The mentoring program was an incredible opportunity to join one of the premier travel agencies in the world as a complete newbie. Brownell’s staff was always available and willing to help with the countless questions I had during my first year. Being mentored by the top travel professionals in the industry contributed immensely to the success that I am now enjoying.”
Berkeley, CA“I wanted to convert my love for travel, marketing skills, client service skills, and technology background into a career. Fortunately, Brownell’s mentoring program allowed me to do just that and allowed me to reach goals that were beyond my expectations. An unexpected bonus of joining Brownell has been becoming part of an organization where each part of the team is truly supportive of my efforts and is interested in my ongoing success. Brownell’s methods and techniques serve as a daily inspiration.”
Atlanta, GA
“The hosting program allows me freedom to do my work. I always receive an answer quickly on any of my numerous questions!”
Chattanooga, TN
“There is no agency better than Brownell! Our Hosting Team is there to hold our hands through the good and the bad. What a huge support group we have! I count my lucky stars every day that I am fortunate to be working for Brownell. The hosting staff is such a comforting and hands on team. They are positive reinforcements of acknowledging when we excel and encourage us to grow our business by having the opportunities to travel and experience the wonderful hotels and resorts we sell worldwide.”
Richmond, VA“I love the hosting program because the support and education is amazing! The support team is so enthusiastic and passionate, it is a continuing inspiration. Makes me want to work harder and better!”
Athens, GA
