We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for starting a travel agency:

#1: Hari Krishna Dulipudi, founder of Visa List:

We chatted with with Hari, founder of Visa List ($22K/month). In our interview, Hari says:

Before building anything, validate the idea first. It will save you a ton of time.

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Travelling opens a lot of opportunities and puts so many things in perspective. It takes you out of your comfort zone and familiar environment and unleashes your creative side.

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#2: Robin Finney, founder of Wandering Aunt :

We chatted with with Robin, founder of Wandering Aunt ($2.3K/month). In our interview, Robin says:

So often we compare ourselves to others and tell ourselves we “should” be farther along. When in reality, what works for one person may not work for you. We are all wired differently and must find what works best for each of us.

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I also believe that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on resources upfront. Start by getting a simple website up and use free tools like Mailchimp to grow your email list. Use trials of products you’re interested in prior to investing.

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#3: Marissa Waiters, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency:

We chatted with with Marissa, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency ($7K/month). In our interview, Marissa says:

Do research before starting. If you want to start a business - research before you pay anything.

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#4: Mar Pages, founder of Solo Female Travelers:

We chatted with with Mar, founder of Solo Female Travelers ($150K/month). In our interview, Mar says:

We wanted our tours to contribute to making the industry, and therefore the economy of many countries that rely on tourism, more equitable for women.

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The importance of finding the right business partner should not be underestimated. You need to find someone who is 100% aligned with you at a personal and professional level. Someone who complements you and who makes you better, but who would do the same as you in most situations.

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#5: Robin Finney, founder of Wandering Aunt :

We chatted with with Robin, founder of Wandering Aunt ($2.3K/month). In our interview, Robin says:

It takes time to catch up to your vision and to become the person who can hold the expansiveness of that vision.

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#6: Patrick Burkhardt, founder of Luxpitality:

We chatted with with Patrick, founder of Luxpitality ($410K/month). In our interview, Patrick says:

It’s ok to make mistakes if you learn from them.

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Don’t ever stop moving forward, be adaptable and make minor course corrections.

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#7: Nishan Rajakaruna, founder of Total Travel Solution:

We chatted with with Nishan, founder of Total Travel Solution ($20K/month). In our interview, Nishan says:

The top 3 secrets of success I teach are hard work, discipline & financial planning!

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#8: Marissa Waiters, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency:

We chatted with with Marissa, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency ($7K/month). In our interview, Marissa says:

Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back from realizing your potential and achieving your goals.

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I approach challenges with a clearer and more level-headed mindset. It's a small shift in perspective, but it has made all the difference.

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Starting A Travel Agency: Everything You Need To Know

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