Writing for TTG, Travel Counsellors founder David Speakman shares his views on the former glamour model's travel venture, and the wider debate around travel sales being a full-time vocation versus a so-called 'side hustle'.
David Speakman founded Travel Counsellors in 1994 (Credit: David Speakman)
Back in December 2007, I was invited to speak at a home-based travel agent expo at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, addressing more than 2,000 US-based agents.
Afterwards, Travel Counsellors hosted a drinks reception—and it was a real eye-opener. We had promoted Travel Counsellors as a full-time career, as we had in the UK.
However, I was surprised to discover the vast majority of attendees didn’t see being a home-based travel consultant that way. For most, it was a side hustle.
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