April 2006

In this issue...

OSSN Home
Destination: Ireland
by James Langford
President's Message
by Gary Fee
Perfect Match
by Anita Balamane
The Art of Selling
by Mark Daly
A Decision Without Basis
by Bob Abrames
Managing Your Travel Business
by John Hawkes
Selling Cruises
by John Hawkes
Selling Travel 101
by John Hawkes
Can this Trip be Saved
by John Hawkes
Travel Niches
by John Hawkes
OSSN in Tampa
by Gary Fee
Fams & Seminars

CHAPTER CHATS

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Missouri
Indiana
Boulder
"Rhapsody" Fam
"Rotterdam" Fam



Managing Your Travel Business: Is Podcasting Worth the Effort?
by John Hawks

Podcasts (derived from the name of the popular Apple iPod line of portable music devices) are pre-recorded audio programs posted on the Web and shared via downloads for listeners anywhere in the world.

While many OSSN agents may own iPod-type units to enjoy music, more businesses have now begun considering "podcasting" to promote their products and services. Basically, that means you would record an audio program talking about your trips and services -- and, then, load those recordings onto your Web site or share them with your clients and prospects in other ways.

Here's the basic question: Is podcasting worth the effort (and the expense)?

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OSSN Home  |  Destination: Ireland |  President's Message  |  Perfect Match  |  The Art of Selling
A Decision Without Basis  |  Managing Your Travel Business  |  Selling Cruises  |  Selling Travel 101
Can this Trip be Saved  |  Travel Niches  | Fams & Seminars  |  Chapter News  |  OSSN in Tampa