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For Experienced Advisors Ready to Grow

At this time, Good Trip is only considering experienced advisors who have actively sold travel, investing approximately 30+ hours per week into their business, and located in Iowa with easy access to our Ankeny office for regular in-person collaboration, meetings, events, and team engagement.

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Please note: Good Trip is not a hobbyist advisor environment. Our agency is built for experienced, dedicated advisors who are actively growing a professional travel business under the Good Trip brand and standards.

You already know how to sell travel. You’ve booked clients, learned supplier systems, handled deadlines, navigated questions, and figured out that this industry is a lot more than pretty beach photos and “free trips” (that don't really exist).

But maybe you’ve reached the point where your current setup no longer feels like enough.

Maybe you’re working hard, but your business feels stuck. Maybe you want to grow, but you need better systems, stronger branding, higher standards, more accountability, and a team of committed advisors around you.
 

Good Trip Travel Co. is a professional travel agency based in Ankeny, Iowa, built for experienced advisors who care deeply about client experience, communication, thoughtful planning, and doing travel the right way.

We are currently considering experienced, full-time dedicated travel advisors for our contractor-based advisor model. This opportunity is designed for advisors who are already working in travel, actively booking clients, and ready for more support, stronger systems, better branding, higher earning potential, and a team that takes this work seriously — without taking ourselves too seriously.

We love travel. We love pink. We love a good itinerary. But more than anything, we love helping people take really good trips.

 

Who We’re Looking For

Good Trip is currently focused on bringing on experienced travel advisors who are ready to grow within a professional, full-service agency environment.
 

At this time, we are considering advisors who:

  • Have at least 1 year of experience booking travel professionally

  • Are actively working in travel as a dedicated career

  • Are investing approximately 30+ hours per week into their travel business

  • Have strong sales experience and client communication skills

  • Are working toward or already maintaining at least $300,000 in annual travel sales

  • Understand the importance of accuracy, documentation, deadlines, supplier terms, invoices, and client support

  • Want to be part of a cohesive brand with shared standards, systems, and expectations

  • Are within driving distance of Ankeny, Iowa and able to attend quarterly in-person meetings
     

We are looking for advisors who already understand the industry and are ready to grow within a stronger structure.

 

An Agency for Advisors Ready for More

Many experienced advisors reach a point where they know they are capable of more, but their current setup is holding them back.

  • Maybe the commission split no longer matches the level of business being brought in.

  • Maybe systems are clunky, inconsistent, or nonexistent.

  • Maybe there is little brand support, limited collaboration, or not enough access to experienced advisors and supplier relationships.

  • Maybe the advisor is working hard, serving clients well, and ready to be surrounded by others who are doing the same.

Good Trip was built for advisors who want to keep growing — with professional systems, strong branding, a real local presence, and a team that values sales, service, responsiveness, and client experience.
 

We are especially interested in advisors who want to grow their sales, strengthen their client process, and be part of an agency where the standards are high, the support is real, and the vibe is still fun.

 

The Support Is Personal Here

The Support Is Personal Here

Good Trip was not built to be a “here’s your login, watch these videos, good luck” kind of agency.

Victoria built Good Trip by investing deeply — in the brand, the office, the systems, the client experience, the supplier relationships, and the advisors who are serious about growing.

That support is not limited to a timed training call or a generic onboarding course. It looks like real conversations, one-on-one mentorship, team lunches, advisor meetings, office collaboration, supplier introductions, late-night problem-solving, quick phone calls, strategy talks, and the kind of guidance that happens in the middle of actually building a business.

Good Trip advisors are supported by an owner who is actively involved, accessible, and genuinely invested in their success.

That does not mean the work is easy. We do not promise "easy." It does not mean growth happens automatically. And it definitely does not mean someone can casually show up and expect a business to build itself.

But when an experienced advisor is putting in full-time effort, communicating well, following the systems, representing the brand, and truly doing the work, there is a huge amount of opportunity here.

We believe in doing this the right way.

One-on-one. Personal. High-touch. High-standard. Real support for advisors who are ready to grow.

 

What Good Trip Offers!

Good Trip advisors are independent contractors, but they are not left to figure everything out alone.

Our model is designed to give experienced advisors the tools, structure, brand, and support needed to grow a professional travel business - with flexibility!

Established Brand & Agency Presence

Good Trip Travel Co. has a strong, recognizable brand, a retail office in Ankeny, Iowa, a growing team of advisors, and a client experience built around professionalism, transparency, and thoughtful travel planning.

Advisors operate under one cohesive brand with shared standards, consistent expectations, and a polished client-facing presence.

Client Systems Already in Place

Good Trip provides access to established client-facing systems, agency email, Google Workspace tools, CRM processes, and branded resources that help advisors work more efficiently and professionally.

​Office Space & Local Connection

For advisors within driving distance of Ankeny, our office provides a place to meet with clients, attend meetings, host events, connect with other advisors, and be part of a real local travel agency environment.

We love that our advisors can be part of something that exists beyond a laptop screen.

Industry Relationships & Team Knowledge

Good Trip advisors benefit from agency relationships with suppliers, industry partners, preferred vendors, consortia resources, destination contacts, and a team with a broad range of travel experience.

Our advisors collaborate, share insight, ask questions, compare notes, and help each other serve clients better.

Prebuilt Workflows & CRM Systems

Our advisors have access to prebuilt workflows, client communication templates, and CRM systems that help keep trip planning organized from inquiry to departure.

This includes systems for client intake, proposals, invoices, payments, deadlines, travel documents, and pre-travel support.

Optional Leads Program

Good Trip has an optional agency leads program for qualified advisors. Leads are HOT walk-ins and direct inquiries. They are matched to advisors based on experience, destination knowledge, availability, and fit. We currently have a high need for advisors with strong Europe experience and custom itinerary knowledge.

High Commission Splits for Proven Advisors

Experienced advisors with proven annual sales may qualify for higher commission split levels. Advisors may be brought in at commission levels based on verified annual sales history and business performance.

Proof of annual sales may be requested through tax documentation or other accepted reporting. In addition,  Good Trip offers a professional agency structure with low monthly and annual advisor fees, while providing access to the Good Trip brand, systems, tools, and support.

Who Thrives Here

The advisors who thrive at Good Trip are professional, responsive, motivated, detail-oriented, and client-focused.

They understand that travel advising is not just about loving travel. It is about sales, service, communication, accuracy, organization, problem-solving, and being available when clients need guidance.
 

Our best-fit advisors are:

  • Strong communicators by phone, email, text, and in person

  • Quick to respond and proactive with follow-up

  • Comfortable educating clients and setting expectations

  • Confident discussing planning fees, budgets, travel protection, terms, and deadlines

  • Organized with details, documents, invoices, payments, and supplier rules

  • Comfortable using CRM systems and business tools

  • Willing to promote their travel business through social media under the Good Trip brand

  • Professional, but still personable

  • Independent, but still team-oriented

  • Growth-minded and open to coaching, standards, and accountability

  • Fun, quirky, and not afraid of a little pink
     

We are dedicated and hardworking, but we also believe travel should feel exciting. We want advisors who care deeply about their clients, take the work seriously, and still bring personality and joy into the process.

 

Time Commitment

Good Trip is currently considering advisors who are actively investing significant time into their travel career.

This opportunity is best suited for advisors who can dedicate approximately 30+ hours per week to their travel business and who have the flexibility to respond to client needs during evenings or weekends when necessary.
 

Travel is not always a 9-to-5 industry. Clients travel on weekends. Flight changes happen at night. Suppliers may require daytime phone calls. Deadlines matter.
 

A strong Good Trip advisor is able to balance flexibility with boundaries while still providing a high level of client care.

Before applying, consider:

  • Can I dedicate at least 30 hours per week to my travel business?

  • Can I allocate daytime hours for supplier calls, client communication, training, and trip management?

  • Am I willing to respond to urgent or time-sensitive client needs during evenings or weekends when appropriate?

  • Am I prepared to treat this as a professional business, not just something I fit in occasionally?

 

Experience & Professionalism

Because this is an opportunity for experienced advisors, applicants should already have a working understanding of the travel industry and the responsibilities that come with booking client travel.

Ideal applicants understand:

  • Supplier portals and booking processes

  • Client qualification and trip planning

  • Invoices, contracts, terms, and conditions

  • Payment deadlines and cancellation policies

  • Travel protection conversations

  • Documentation and accuracy

  • CRM usage and data entry

  • Professional and Consistent Client communication before, during, and after travel

  • The importance of written records and clear expectations
     

Attention to detail is essential. Strong math skills, professional communication, and the ability to follow systems and processes are all required.
 

Good Trip advisors are expected to deliver an excellent client experience while representing the Good Trip brand with professionalism and care.

 

Social Media & Marketing

Good Trip advisors are expected to actively market their travel business.

This includes being willing to promote travel services, trip inspiration, client education, destination content, and Good Trip offerings through social media while operating under the Good Trip Travel Co. brand.

Advisors do not need to be influencers. But they do need to be willing to show up, share, connect, educate, and build trust with their audience.

Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, basic marketing tools, and strong computer skills is important. Advisors should be comfortable creating or customizing client-facing materials, managing digital communication, and learning new tools as needed.

 

Business Tools & Skills

Good Trip advisors are independent contractors and are expected to have the tools needed to run a professional travel business.
 

Applicants should have:

  • A reliable desktop or laptop computer

  • Strong internet access

  • Printer or scanning capabilities when needed

  • Professional email and calendar habits

  • Comfort with Google Workspace

  • Comfort with spreadsheets, documents, and CRM systems

  • Strong research skills

  • Strong data entry and organization skills

  • Ability to learn and follow established workflows

  • Attention to detail with numbers, dates, names, and travel documents

This role requires both people skills and process skills. The best advisors are warm with clients and sharp with details.

 

Sales Potential

We are looking for advisors who are serious about building and maintaining a strong book of business.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate existing travel sales experience and future growth potential.
 

Before applying, consider:

  • Do I have a strong network of potential travelers?

  • Do I have a list of past clients, prospects, referrals, or warm leads?

  • Do I have at least 50 potential clients or trip opportunities I could actively nurture?

  • Am I comfortable talking about travel planning services and professional fees?

  • Am I willing to consistently market, follow up, and ask for the sale?

  • Do I see a clear path toward maintaining at least $300,000 in annual sales?
     

Good Trip is a great fit for advisors who want to grow, but growth does not happen by accident. It takes communication, consistency, follow-up, and a willingness to put in the work.

 

Location & In-Person Connection

Good Trip Travel Co. is based in Ankeny, Iowa, and we value local connection.

At this time, ideal applicants are within driving distance of Ankeny and able to attend quarterly in-person advisor meetings.
 

Local advisors may also have the opportunity to meet with clients at the Good Trip office, attend local events, participate in agency gatherings, and connect with other advisors in person.

We believe there is something special about being part of a team that can gather, collaborate, celebrate wins, and support each other beyond a screen.

 

Training & Continued Learning

Experienced does not mean finished learning.

Good Trip advisors are expected to continue growing their knowledge through supplier trainings, webinars, advisor meetings, destination education, and agency updates.

Advisors should be prepared to attend approximately 1–4 trainings or webinars per month, depending on the season, business needs, supplier updates, and agency priorities.

The travel industry changes constantly. Strong advisors stay curious, informed, and willing to learn.

 

Our Vibe

Good Trip is professional, but not stuffy.

We care about systems, standards, client experience, sales, and doing things right. We love a polished itinerary, a detailed invoice, a clean CRM, and a client who feels truly prepared before they go.

But we also believe the best teams are built on more than workflows and commission reports.
 

We are the kind of team that celebrates the wins, talks through the hard stuff, cheers each other on, sends the “you’ve got this” motivation, and occasionally has conversations that should probably stay out of the meeting minutes.

We laugh together. We troubleshoot together. We swap travel stories, supplier stories, client stories, and the occasional “you will not believe what just happened” moment. We love office energy, advisor trips, team dinners, pink everything, and people who bring their actual personality to the table.
 

And yes, what happens on a Good Trip advisor trip stays on a Good Trip advisor trip.

Mostly.
 

We are looking for advisors who love to travel, but love helping other people travel even more. People who can be professional with clients, collaborative with the team, responsive when it matters, and still fun to sit next to at dinner after a long travel day.

That is the heart of Good Trip.

 

Is Good Trip the Right Fit?

Good Trip may be a great fit if:

  • You are an experienced travel advisor ready to grow

  • You want stronger systems and a more polished client process

  • You are looking for a professional agency brand to align with

  • You want to be surrounded by dedicated, growth-minded advisors

  • You value communication, responsiveness, and client experience

  • You want access to a local office and in-person team connection

  • You are ready to invest real time and energy into your travel business

  • You want to grow your sales and income potential

  • You are excited by high standards, accountability, and collaboration
     

Good Trip may not be the right fit if:

  • You are brand new to selling travel

  • You are only looking to book occasional trips

  • You are unable to commit consistent weekly time to the business

  • You prefer to work fully independently without shared standards, branding or systems

  • You are not comfortable with active client communication, sales, or marketing

  • You are not able to attend in-person meetings in Ankeny
     

We believe in being clear about fit from the beginning. That is better for our agency, our advisors, and our travelers.

 

What You’ll Be Plugging Into

Good Trip advisors are independent contractors, but they are not building alone or starting from scratch.

Our advisors operate under a professional agency structure with established credentials, systems, tools, supplier relationships, and shared resources already in place.
 

As part of Good Trip, advisors have access to:

TRAVELSAVERS Consortia Resources
Good Trip is part of TRAVELSAVERS, giving advisors access to preferred supplier relationships, industry resources, training opportunities, and added value where available.
 

IATA & CLIA Credentials
Good Trip holds both IATA and CLIA credentials, supporting our agency’s professional presence within the travel industry.
 

TravelJoy CRM
Our agency uses TravelJoy for client management, proposals, invoices, payments, forms, and trip workflows, helping advisors keep the planning process organized and professional.
 

Google Workspace
Advisors use Good Trip email and Google Workspace tools for shared resources, documents, spreadsheets, communication, and agency collaboration.
 

Advisor Hub & Shared Resources
Our advisors have access to an internal Advisor Hub with shared templates, workflows, supplier information, agency updates, training resources, and tools to support a consistent Good Trip client experience.
 

Elite Advisor Benefits
Good Trip recognizes proven sales, professionalism, and growth. Advisors who meet Elite Advisor standards may access additional benefits, higher-level opportunities, and recognition within the agency.
 

This is not a “figure it out on your own” model. Good Trip is built to give experienced advisors the structure, brand, tools, and team environment to grow with more confidence and consistency.

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Advisor Model & Next Steps

Good Trip advisors operate as independent contractors under the Good Trip Travel Co. brand, systems, standards, and agency structure.

Because every advisor’s experience, sales history, goals, and business needs are different, details regarding commission structure, advisor fees, onboarding, and agency requirements are shared during the conversation process with qualified applicants.
 

After submitting an inquiry, qualified advisors will receive additional information about our contractor-based advisor model, expectations, benefits, fees, and next steps. Prior to agency interviews - we do have all potential applicants speak with at least three of our existing advisors! 
 

Our goal is to make sure the fit is right — for the advisor, the agency, the team, and most importantly, the clients we serve.

 

Ready to Talk?

If you are an experienced travel advisor looking for a more professional, supportive, growth-focused agency home, we would love to hear from you.

Tell us about your travel experience, annual sales history, specialties, client base, goals, and why Good Trip feels like the right next step.

​Email vic@goodtrip.biz or call 515-422-7441 to schedule a time to discuss our current opportunities!

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Professional travel planning. Real advisor support. A whole lot of pink.

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