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How to Know If You’re “Too Late” to Start a Travel Business (Spoiler: You’re Not)

Oct 09, 2025

 

Maybe you’ve seen the Instagram posts. The TikToks. The cruise selfies. The travel agents who seem like they’ve been doing this forever, making it look effortless.

And you wonder...

  • “Am I too late to start now?”

  • “Isn’t the market already too crowded?”

  • “What if I missed my window?”

Let me tell you something I remind my students all the time:

You’re not late. You’re right on time.

Whether you’re 32 or 62, starting fresh or starting over, there is room for you in this industry.

 

 

Here’s why:

1. Travel demand is only growing

People are traveling more than ever. Especially families, retirees, and cruisers.
They’re searching for meaningful experiences, simplified planning, and someone they can trust. That someone could be you.

And while DIY travel once seemed trendy, more and more people are realizing how valuable it is to have an expert in their corner.

That means there’s more opportunity now, not less.

 

2. The world needs more trusted travel advisors

The truth?

Clients aren’t browsing LinkedIn to find the most “established” agent with the longest resume. They’re looking for someone who:

  • Listens

  • Cares

  • Makes the process simple

  • Knows how to deliver peace of mind

If you’re willing to show up, learn, and serve well, you’re exactly who they need.

 

3. You bring life experience others don’t.

Maybe you’ve raised a family. Maybe you’ve worked in education, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service.

Whatever path brought you here, it gave you empathy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to connect with people. Those are strengths you can’t get from a certificate.

You don’t need to be the youngest, trendiest, or most-traveled person in the room. You need to be someone who genuinely wants to help others see the world and make the most of their precious vacations.

 

4. It’s never too late to design a life you love

That’s not fluff. That’s freedom.

Whether you want to:

  • Supplement your income

  • Leave a job that’s draining you

  • Create more flexibility for your family

  • Or finally do work that lights you up...

Starting a travel business can be the vehicle that gets you there.

You’re not behind.  You’re not too old. You’re not too late.

You’re standing at the beginning of something new. And that’s a beautiful place to be.

 

 

Here’s the part that makes all the difference:

You don’t need to have started 10 years ago to be successful.

You just need a clear path forward and someone to walk with you.

That’s what Travel Genius Coaching, is here for. Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Step-by-step guidance
✨ Real-world tools and templates
✨ Encouragement and mentorship every step of the way

No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just everything you need to start strong and grow with confidence.

If the dream is still on your heart, it’s not too late.
It’s right on time.

Let me help you build something that fits your life, supports your family, and fills your days with purpose and joy.

Click here to learn more about the program.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ve got you.

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