One Size Fits All Hosting Program – Who Wants That??

You don’t buy the same car, clothing, or home as everyone else, so why would your small business be any different? Since no two Travel Advisors are alike, your Host Agency can’t put you in a pre-defined box. You might focus on experiential travel while another Advisor is a cruise expert. Each Advisor’s selling, marketing and training strategy is unique to their individual business plan, and the hosting program must adapt to support each Advisor.

The Brownell Hosting Program offers comprehensive support that adapts to each Advisor’s needs. As an Independent Advisor, you can utilize as much or as little support from all departments as you need. Our support includes:

Marketing

Our in-house marketing team can do as much or as little marketing for your business as you need. Services include:

Logo design
Brand development
Social media consulting
E-blasts and newsletters
Website development
Ads and press releases
And so much more!

Industry Partnerships

A key benefit to the Brownell Hosting Program is Brownell’s relationships with suppliers across all facets of the travel industry. You can take advantage of these to enhance your client’s experience. Need to make sure your client’s Seabourn cabin meets all their requirements? Call our dedicated rep. Want to make sure your client is treated like a VIP at a Ritz-Carlton? Our Ritz-Carlton STARS membership ensures that they are. Read more about the Brownell Advantage here.

Accounting

At the end of the day, the success of your business comes down to how much you are selling. Our accounting team runs weekly, monthly, and annual reports to keep you in the know. Reports include:

Weekly sales reports
Monthly settlement statements (a true Brownell advantage!) that summarizes sales, income, expenses, and outstanding commissions for the month
Monthly Outstanding Commissions Report (bonus – we have a full-time staff member that chases commission to make sure you get paid!)
Bi-annual Production Reports: shows year-over-year and quarter-to-quarter production
Reports on Demand: want to get the latest update? Simply request a report and we will run it!

Business Development

The way your host agency supports your business development is crucial. Brownell assists with your:

Business Plan: One-on-one annual business review to make sure you are on the right track
Microsite: Your microsite on Brownell’s website gives you an instant web presence.
Web Leads: We help you build your client base by sending you web inquiries based on your specific destination knowledge and specialties

Training

Advisors must have their finger on the pulse of all things travel. Brownell offers extensive training opportunities so you will be up to date with the latest and greatest. Training includes:

Webinars: Each week you have several webinars in which you can participate
Educational Trips: Brownell Advisors are invited on the best educational trip around the world, and often they are Brownell exclusive.
Vendor Meetings: The Brownell offices host several vendors per week sharing updates and news, and a staff member takes notes for the entire team to see in our database.
Brownell Academy: During the annual Brownell Academy, Advisors select which trainings to attend and which vendors to meet—it’s like a more intimate Virtuoso Travel Week!

Don’t settle for a one-size-fits all program! Learn more about the Brownell Hosting Program here.

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Testimonials

Business Support

“Thank you for your assistance in helping me attain my goal to increase booking volume. I am feeling very positive and optimistic thanks to you.”

Margaret Pratt, Memphis, TN

Beyond Helpful

“Wow – seriously yall, this is amazing! We are all so lucky to have such a proactive and innovating hosting team. Thanks so much for continually evolving and assisting us to the best of your ability. Seriously, what yall think of and how organized you are is beyond helpful! Yall are awesome!”

Blaire Kochar, Houston, TX

My clients are spoiled because I am part of Brownell

“I found my family when I found Brownell. Just having their name behind me brings enthusiastic greetings (and sometimes hugs) from hoteliers, and suppliers when I first meet a new partner. The support and values are truly outstanding and I couldn’t imagine being with another host agency. My clients are spoiled because I am part of Brownell.”

Catherine Parkin, Denver, CO

Client-Facing Newsletter

“A huge shout out to the Brownell marketing team for this month’s Fernweh. It’s always well done — so simple, yet professional and enough of an eye-catcher that clients actually read it — but this month’s issue is particularly good. I love the white labeling Brownell does, and am very proud to have this newsletter going to my clients.”

Linda Terrill, Atlanta, GA

The support when I travel gives me great peace of mind

” Brownell Hosting offers support to IC’s that are traveling and need assistance with coverage. This gives me great peace of mind!”

Stephanie Miller Murphy, Mandeville, LA

I love the one-on-one marketing support

“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.”

Kristen Nix, Whitefish, MO

I count my lucky stars that I work with Brownell

“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.”

Caroline Wallace, Richmond, VA

The support and education is amazing

“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!”

Catherine Whitworth, Athens, GA

Helped connect me with editors for press opportunities

“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.”

Courtney Regan, San Francisco, CA

Susan-Teeple-Brownell-Independent-Advisor

I don't know how you do it

“I really don’t know how you do it, but the common denominator in all Brownell Advisors is that they are all the BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!!!!!!”

Susan Teeple, Amarillo, TX

We love the social media content & tips

“Social media is always a challenge for us, so we love the content & tips from Brownell’s marketing team!!!”

King & Whitson, Chattanooga, TN & Washington, VA

The best support an IC could ask for. Bar NONE.

“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.”

Louisa Gehring, Cincinnati, OH

I'm inspired to set new goals

“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.”

Suzette Mack, San Jose, CA

The sky is the limit here!

“Brownell Hosting is the gold standard in host agency programs. From the onboard training to the day-to-day support, the hosting team offers best practice strategies and industry insight to ensure I stand apart in the marketplace. Even as a home-based advisor, I feel incredibly connected with not just the hosting team but the entire Brownell Family. There is a collaborative and supportive environment among the advisors which truly gives me an advantage in designing client travel experiences. I am so proud to be affiliated with such a prestigious agency. The sky is the limit here!”

Irene Quisenberry, Tampa, FL

Newsletters

“These newsletters with personal branding are so awesome! Thank you!”

Julie Jones, St. Louis, MO

Brownell is the best in the industry

“Brownell is the best in the industry. The staff, back end support, superlative processes and response times are tops.”

Jennifer Royster, Clemmons, NC

Constant support, encouragement and super-fast response times

“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!!!”

Martha King, Signal Mountain,TN

Brownell ICs are the Best

Your Brownell IC’s are the very best I have ever met. Congratulations on your excellent Brownell program.

Evelyn Weber, Manager, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France

Team Marketing is tops

“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.”

Kristen Meckem, Bend, OR

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