September 2006

In this issue...

OSSN Home
Destination: Guatemala
by Bill Eagle
President's Message
by Gary Fee
OSSN Discovers the Magic
by Melody Fee
Managing Your Travel Business
by John Hawkes
Anita Invites you to San Jose
by Anita Balamane
Are you an Agent
by Ken Hall
Fighting Terrorism
by Carl Meadows
Find your Future in “San Jose”
by Martin Deutsch
Selling Cruises
by John Hawkes
Selling Travel 101
by John Hawkes
Can this Trip be Saved
by John Hawkes
Fams & Seminars

CHAPTER CHATS

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Are You an Agent, a Consultant, or an Advisor?
by Ken Hall

Okay, I'm confused! I hear you call yourselves travel agents, but I see business cards that say "travel agent," "travel planner," "travel advisor," "travel consultant," or "travel counselor." What are you? More importantly, what do you want me to consider you to be? This isn't an insignificant question, because it sets an image in my mind that influences my beliefs.

Do you remember the radio commercial for Verbal Advantage? "People judge you by the words you choose." It's true! Words create images in our minds, so choose your words carefully to create the image you want.

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OSSN Home  |  Destination: Guatemala  |  President's Message  |  OSSN Discovers the Magic
Managing Your Travel Business  |  Anita Invites you to San Jose  |  Are you an Agent
Fighting Terrorism  |  Find your Future in “San Jose”  |  Selling Cruises
Selling Travel 101  |  Can this Trip be Saved  |  Fams & Seminars  |  Chapter News