This week, I welcome Lesley Sawhook, owner of Exclusive Travel Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the hantavirus stories dominating headlines, plus summer travel prices and more. 

Later, Sawhook and I dive into the biggest pain points impacting travel advisors today. From tough clients to uncertainty in the world to chasing commission to onboarding new team members and more, Sawhook shares her insights and advice for fellow travel advisors to grow, learn, and improve their business. 

The discussion on travel advisor pain points begins at the 15-minute mark.  

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