Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-four How valuable is your time? In this show we talk with David Pfeifer, V.P. for Operations and Sales for CLEAR. CLEAR works with the Transportation and Security Agency to clear you as a verified traveler. Once cleared, you will breeze through those long lines at the security check points in many major airports. Listen to the show and learn more about how you can save your valuable time when you travel. Barry talks about his efforts and frustrations while attempting to purchase the new Iphone. Being an early adopter does have its drawbacks. Check out the new AGENT2AGENT forum at http://agent2agent.lefora.com/forum/ This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com. Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you! Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com Natacha Atlas, The Mazeeka Ensemble "Ya Laure Hobouki" (mp3) from "Ana Hina" (World Village UK) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-three Seattle is a great town and an exceptional spot for food and a growing reputtation for fine chocolate. Lorene and Barry interview Michel Brotman of Simply Seattle and the Chocolate Box. Michels' company conducts tours of chocolate factories in Seattle. The next time you are in Seattle, or your send clients to Seattle, do yourself or your clients a favor and book a tasty tour of Seattle's chocolate hotspots. In show number 117 back in August of 2007, we interviewed Susan Foster the author of "Smart Packing for Today's Travelers." With airlines charging for checked baggage it may be time to go back and review what Susan had to say. Check out the new AGENT2AGENT forum at http://agent2agent.lefora.com/forum/ This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com. Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you! Stop by my travel business site Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com Magic Slim "Crazy Woman" (mp3) from "The Essential Magic Slim" (Blind Pig Records) Buy at eMusic Buy at Pure Tracks Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-two Familiarization (Fam) trips are a great way to learn about your travel product. You gain direct experience on a Fam trip which helps you represent your product with enthusiasm and knowledge to your client. Lorene talks about her Fam trip with Holland America Line conducted at port in San Diego. Lorene shares her experience and offers some tips on how to bring more home from your next Fam trip. Check out the new AGENT2AGENT forum at http://agent2agent.lefora.com/forum/ This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com. Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you! Stop by my travel business site Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com US Air Force Band of Liberty "On Silver Wings" (mp3) from "On Silver Wings" (Altissimo!) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody More On This Album

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-one Lorene and Barry, in the co-hosted segment of the show, focus on Seattle as a destination for clients. One of the great tour possibilities is a tour of choclolate factories. There are many tour opportunities and companies you can use to arrange great tours for your clients. Barry rants about the $15.00 fee American Airlines is charging for checked luggage. Barry also talks about the Transportation and Security Administration blog where you can find a lot of useful information to help your clients navigate airports. Links to websites discussed on the show: Pasta Freska on Westlake Taste Pike Place Market Simply Seattle Chocolate Box Savor Seattle Tour Seattle South Side Visitor Services Culinary Travels Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Transportation Security Agency Blog Check out the new AGENT2AGENT forum at http://agent2agent.lefora.com/forum/ This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com. Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you! Stop by my travel business site Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com Wayne Horvitz Gravitas Quartet "A Walk in the Rain" (mp3) from "One Dance Alone" (Songlines Recordings) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty Home based travel agents can become overwhelmed with user names and passwords to log into all of the travel supplier websites. Barry and Lorene offer solutions to help