Yes, It’s Possible, Even With a Busy Life

You’re already working full-time. Maybe you’re also raising kids, running a household, or simply trying to hold it all together.

So when that little voice whispers, “What if you started a travel business?”, it’s easy to respond with, “Now’s not the time.”

But here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t have to wait for a gap in your schedule or the “perfect” moment to begin.
You can start your travel business part-time, step by step, in the margins of your life.

In fact, many of the agents I’ve coached started right where you are:

• Working a 9–5
  
• Managing family life
  
• Feeling unsure, but hopeful
  

And they did it. You can too.

1. Start With Clarity

When time is limited, you want to spend it well. That means getting clear, early, on what you want to build.

Ask yourself:

• What kind of travel lights me up?
  
• Who do I feel called to serve?
  

Maybe it’s family cruises. Perhaps it’s European trips for teachers on summer break. Maybe it’s multigenerational Disney vacations.

You don’t have to know everything, you just need a direction. Because once you know your niche, your content becomes easier to create, your offers become easier to explain, and every hour you invest actually moves you forward.

2. Set Up Smart Systems Early

You don’t need complicated tech. But you do need systems that help you stay organized and consistent, even when time is tight.

That might include:

• A simple workflow from inquiry to booking
  
• Email templates you can customize and send in minutes
  
• A way to track leads, bookings, and client milestones
  

Yes, this setup takes a few focused hours. But once it’s done, it saves you time, stress, and guesswork every single week.

Even better? It makes you feel more confident—and it shows clients that you’re a true professional, even if you're still new.

3. Time-Block Like a Boss

You don’t need 20 hours a week to grow a travel business. You can make meaningful progress with just 3–5.

Start by identifying when you can consistently carve out time.

• Maybe it’s an hour after the kids go to bed
  
• Maybe it’s Saturday mornings at your favorite coffee shop
  
• Maybe it’s your lunch break twice a week
  

Once you’ve got your time block, set a tiny, clear goal for that window. Something like:

• “Draft my welcome email”
  
• “Watch Lesson 2”
  
• “Post one travel tip on Facebook”
  

Progress isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing something consistently.

Want help making real progress in just a few hours a week?
I created a free checklist that shows you exactly how to start your travel business in just 5 hours a week, step by step.

It includes weekly tasks, examples, and time-saving tips designed for real life.

 

4. Focus on Service, Not Sales

One of the biggest myths I see new agents believe?
That they need a big Instagram following to get their first client.

You don’t.

Your first clients will most likely come from people you already know: friends, coworkers, neighbors. People who trust you.

When you approach your business as a service, not a pitch, the pressure melts away. Show up in conversations. Offer help. Ask how their travel plans are going and if they need support comparing options.

You’re not trying to “convince” anyone. They already know they want to travel! You’re showing up to make life easier for them and to help them have the best experience possible.

5. Let It Grow With You

This doesn’t have to be an overnight leap. It can be a slow, steady shift, one step at a time.

As your skills and confidence grow, so will your client base. You’ll discover which types of trips you love to plan…and which ones you don’t. You’ll learn your rhythm. You’ll start to think, “I really can do this.”

And eventually, you might reduce your hours at your day job. Or maybe even leave it altogether.

But here’s the most important part: you get to choose how and when that happens. There’s no rush. There’s just forward momentum.

You Don’t Need a Perfect Schedule. You Just Need a Plan.

If something in you is saying, “This is the year I want to start,” you’re in the right place.

Inside Travel Genius Coaching, I walk you through every step of building your travel business with checklists, tools, and encouragement designed for real life.

No fluff. No overwhelm. Just clear, doable steps to help you move forward with confidence. Even if you only have a few hours a week.

Click here to join the course and start building your business today.
Your dream is worth making space for and I’ll help you make it happen.