VERY IMPORTANT BIZNOTES

It's Almost Here!
Funshine Travel Trade Show Oct. 6-7 (Click here)

Make plans now to attend the Second Annual Funshine Travel Trade Show in Orlando, FL on Friday and Saturday, October 6-7, 2006. The trade show is free to attend. You may also register for 2 days of travel business building seminars from world class vendors for an all inclusive price of $25.00. Be sure and visit your Back Office for registration and complete information.

Please note: Due to Funshine Travel Trade Show (and we hope you’re there!) there will not be a Travel Training Call on Thursday, October 5, 2006. The regular schedule will resume on Thursday, October 12.
 


VIQ (Very Important Questions and Answers)
 

What is my "Toolbox" and
when will it arrive?

When you joined YTB, you were mailed your YTB Toolbox that includes a training manual, a sample of our printed materials, your RTA Credentials application, and a Success from Home Magazine that contains a CD-ROM/DVD presentation. Your Toolbox is shipped within one to two days after you join, and you should expect to receive it within seven to ten business days. If you have not received your Toolbox by that time, please enter a Customer Support Ticket from the Back Office of your website. We will follow up immediately on the status of your delivery.

When can I expect to receive my YTB Credentials Card?
In order to receive your RTA (Referring Travel Agent) Credentials card, you must complete the simple application (contained in your Toolbox), attach a color photo, and mail it to the YTB home office in the pre-addressed blue envelope. When your application is received, it is processed promptly and your credentials are returned to you by mail. If it has been more than ten days since you submitted your application and your credentials have not been received, please enter a Customer Support Ticket from the Back Office of your website so that we can check on the status of your delivery.

How do I change my personal information? (e-mail, phone number, web URL, password, etc.)
Your personal information is easily changed from the Back Office of your YTB website. Simply log-in as a member and click on “Edit Personal Info” at the top of the page. You may not change the Name on Account, Company Name (if applicable), or the SSN/TAX ID. This information can only be edited by an authorized RTA Support representative, and only under certain circumstances. You may change your address information, phone numbers, e-mail address, web URL, and password.

What are RTA Perks and Courtesies?
The travel industry may extend discounts and/or special pricing to travel industry professionals. These perks are solely at the discretion of the property or company and ARE NEVER GUARANTEED to anyone, including RTAs. However, most of the time RTAs will be extended the same perks and courtesies as other travel professionals if the RTA:
   1. Actively pursues the travel business as a business and not a hobby, and
   2. Acts, speaks and dresses professionally, and
   3. Meets all credential requirements as might be imposed by the vendor.
RTAs may also be eligible for FAM (Familiarization) Trips offered by vendors.


What is a Commission Claim Form?
The Commission Claim Form is a required form used when booking commissionable travel directly with any vendor. This includes hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, tours, etc. When travel is booked by any means other than your Online Travel Agency (booking engine), this form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to YTB Travel Network. Please keep in mind that group cruises booked and added to the website are vendor direct bookings and will also require you to submit a Commission Claim Form.

You must submit the Commission Claim Form immediately upon booking the travel to ensure your customer receives their travel documents and any corresponding information sent to YTB via the vendor in a timely manner. Without this form YTB has no way of knowing that the booking exists. You may easily submit this form online by using the Commission Claim Form link in your Travel Portal and following the easy steps.

 


Birthday Bash Contest Standings (Click here)
Current contest standings for Coach’s Birthday Bash Contest are posted on the Rep Resource Center page (in addition to the weekly BizReport).


Los resultados de la competencia para asistir a la celebración del Cumpleaños del Coach están localizados en la página de recursos del representante.
 


$6,000 Guarantee Program
Facts and FAQs

The $6000 Guarantee Program (in conjunction with Success from Home magazine) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are located in your Back Office (on the right side of the page in the section beneath the $6000 Guarantee Brochure). They are also located on the Rep Resource Center Page, which is accessed through the Resources tab at the top of your Back Office.


Preguntas frecuentes respecto a la garantía de los $6,000 Dólares.

El programa que garantiza los $6,000 Dólares (en relación con la revista “Sucess from Home”) y su sección de preguntas frecuentes “FQA” están localizados en su oficina virtual (al lado derecho de la pagina en la sección debajo del panfleto de garantía de los $6,000 dólares. Estos se pueden localizar, también, en la sección de recursos de la página del representante, donde usted debe elegir la opción de recursos “Resources” en la parte superior de la página.
 




Travel Store Setup Fee to Increase October 1, 2006
 
Effective October 1, 2006, the initial Travel Store purchase setup fee increases to $449.95. The monthly maintenance fee of $49.95 will not change. (The new setup fee also applies to YTB Association accounts).  This nominal increase serves several purposes: to maintain your quality customer service, to position YTB as it plans for international growth, and to maintain the high commissions paid out to our valued Reps and RTAs. As always, we thank you for your hard work and commitment as we pursue our goal to become the largest online travel agency in the world!


A partir de Octubre 1, 2006, la cuota inicial por la compra de su Agencia de Viajes aumentara a $449.95. La cuota mensual por el mantenimiento de la misma continuara siendo $49.95. Esta no cambiara. (la cuota inicial para la compra de Asociaciones de YTB sera $449.90).

Este incremento nominal sirve para varios propositos: Mantendra la calidad del Servicio al Cliente, pondra a YTB en la posicion planeada con respecto a su crecimiento internacional, y ayudara a mantener las altas comisiones pagadas a nuestros valiosos Representantes "REPs" y Agentes de Viajes por Referencia "RTAs". Como siempre, ¡muchas gracias por su trabajo arduo, y compromise, al nosotros procurar nuestra meta en llegar a ser la mas grande agencia de viajes virtual en el mundo!


What is the Magazine Autoship program? How do I benefit?
By signing up for the Success from Home Autoship, YTB will automatically ship you the designated number magazines each month without requiring you to manually place an order. Magazines will be shipped on the third of each month so you always know when to expect your next shipment. Any changes to your magazine Autoship program must be made by the 27th of each month in order for those changes to apply to the next shipment on the third of the next month.

You may choose to sign up for Autoships of 25, 50, 75, or 100 magazines per month. Big savings! Shipping and handling are FREE when you participate in the Autoship program.
 


14564793 -- Know This Number!
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE for RTAs -- PLEASE NOTE 14564793 is the ONLY IATA NUMBER to be used for ALL travel and vendor correspondence.



WELCOME NEW YTB DIRECTOR LAREASE RIVERS

 

"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"

Originally from New York City, Larease Rivers has called Atlanta, GA home for the past 11 years. She and her sister, Christine Hill, own RiverHill Healthcare Solutions, a supplemental nurse staffing agency that employs Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants. It has been their dream to create this agency which provides assistance to various medical facilities throughout the Atlanta area, with future plans to implement a traveling nurses division.

Larease joined YTB in November, 2004 and currently has over 700 team members. She states, "I have an awesome group of team members who are committed to YTB and to helping others achieve their financial goals. One of YTB’s goals is to create more millionaires than any other company in the world. I am convinced 100% that YTB will also make my dream of becoming a millionaire a reality."

Larease describes her team this way: "First of all I would like to acknowledge an awesome group of women, in which I was privileged to form a bond of sisterhood, and from that bond we created the Ladies Of Team Vision, which consists of:

  • The fabulous, fearless leader Melissa Boston! Melissa and I shared one common goal, to reach the top, and assist everyone in our organization to reach their goals. We spend many late nights strategizing on what it would take to help everyone get to the next level. That commitment and dedication through trial and error, has paid and rewarded all those who stayed committed in our organization, to being coached and overcoming the fear of failure in an industry where few endure. Melissa’s unconditional friendship, and her dedication to myself and her team, has helped and contributed to all that I have accomplished with YTB. By far Melissa Boston is one of the greatest presenters in the organization; she has set the stage to create numerous leaders in this organization with her tenacious drive.
     

  • The dedicated Shavett Daniel! Shavett is one of the hardest working women I ever known. Through her I’ve learned that regardless of your career path and family commitments, we can still dream and achieve our dreams! Shavett is dedicated to her team and making it happen every day.
     

  • The awesome Aloycia Woods! Aloycia Woods is the master motivator, and an empowering leader, always giving a word of encouragement to her team and to all new prospects. Aloycia is not only one of our greatest leaders, but she is also a very dear friend of mine. Through her motivation and commitment to helping others she is destined to reach the top!

These women have all played a part in inspiring me to be all that I can be. How can one fail if one has all the ingredients on a team that will lead, direct, motivate, dedicate and empower your every step of the way. What more can a person possibly need?"

In addition Larease thanks Dr. Linda Avery, Michelle and Darnell Arbett, Samone and Marlon Gaines, Dianne Gay, Debbie Moore, Bill and Laverne Carter, Nicole Carter, Kendall Minter, Cheryl Thompson, Donna Cochrane, Steve Williams, Yvonne Durrant and all the other fabulous members of her team. She credits their insight, passion, vision, and very hard work for creating such a phenomenal team.

What kind of response do you get from new prospects? The beauty of this business is that everyone loves to travel. So the response is always the same, ‘This is too good to be true.’ I simply show them the truth!

Do you host any special events (vacation parties, opportunity meetings, etc.) to build your team?  The Ladies of Team Vision host two meetings per week. Over the past year we have experienced tremendous growth. Beginning with 5-10 guests, each meeting now hosts 200-300 guests. What a difference a year makes! YTB is definitely the right place at the right time, which is NOW! In addition, we also host various Grand Openings / Travel Parties for our team members every day, throughout the United States. All the leaders in the Ladies Of Team Vision have all stepped up to the plate, and have mastered the art of duplicating. This is the key-contributing factor in building a successful network marketing organization and team.

Any insights or helpful hints you would like to pass along to others? Desire comes from within! If someone is looking for an opportunity to change something in their life; then this is truly a once in a lifetime life changing opportunity! I absolutely encourage every one of you to share this opportunity with anyone who crosses your path, because it will without doubt not only change your life, but also touch the life of someone else. Enthusiasm causes a trickle down effect! By simply sharing your excitement about this incredible opportunity; it’s a guarantee your team will grow.

Larease shares her experiences and struggles: "YTB has truly changed my life! Prior to YTB entering my life I was a struggling entrepreneur, looking to end the financial warfare that consumed me everyday. I never lost sight and vision of my dreams and passions, because I believed I was destined for something greater. The one thing I knew for certain was that I did not want to work for anyone ever again. However, I knew that a radical change had to happen to change my circumstances; I could no longer continue to build an empire in a continuous financial deficit. My spirit was broken, my bank account was empty, my reservoir of solutions was empty. I was an entrepreneur struggling to build a dream with clear vision, but no means to ending the challenges that held me hostage daily. I was broken! But then a miracle happened! YTB came into my life, and every door of adversity began to close, news doors of hope opened, and an opportunity arrived that enabled me to now continue to live my dreams and build my empire, without worrying about where I should turn; because now I was able to turn to and depend on YTB. Now I wake up every day knowing that not only has my life changed, but I can now change other people’s lives. What a blessing! If you believe you can achieve!"


CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE YTB LEADERS!

 

$1000 Leadership
Bonus Recipients
Sept. 14 - 21, 2006

 

How Do I Qualify for the $1,000 Leadership Bonus?

Once you qualify to start your PowerTeam, you have unlimited time to earn your $1,000 Leadership Bonuses.  The first is earned when the total active On-Line Travel Agencies sold by your PowerTeam reaches 6 or more at the end of any weekly pay cycle (12 Midnight Thursday Eastern Time Zone). LeaderShip Bonuses will be paid WEEKLY on Friday of the following week for any Pay Cycle where the Active PowerTeam Enrolled RTA total reaches 6, 12, 18, 24 or 30.  We hope to see YOUR name on the LeaderShip Bonus list very soon!

Vince Abston
Susan & Peter Aimable
Etta Pleasant-Davis or
Alonzo Davis
Ana Amaya
Dell Anderson
Jim Arapkiles
Darnell & Michele Arbet
Marilyn Arce
Roland & Michelle Athouris
Sherryl Aubry
Preston Blair
Ricky Blunt Jr.
Melissa Boston
Deborah Bradley
Donald Bradley
Ronnie & Carolyn Brailsford
Jacqueline Brock
Shazz Sharon Browne
Ron & Pearl Bruns
Dave Buchanan
Marsha Burnett
Ronald & Phyllis Bush
Carmolita Caesar
Serafin Cailles
Daniel Cameron Jr.
Luis Candor
Jane Carey
Jane Carey PA
Ginny-Joe Caroselli
Robert Carroll
Bill & LaVerne Carter
Jeremy Cash
James Chadwick
Helen Chapman
Diane Chapman
Bob Clark
Aminia Clark
George Clinton
Jackie Coco Ford
Dean & Cindy Coffin Sr.
Ivan & Christina Cohen
Nora & Miguel Colon
Lynette Consigny
Steve Cook
Chaurice Corbin
Priya & Dan Crane
Juanita Sanders Cribb
Denise Criddell
Ethel Cross
Judi Crowley
Dale & Holly Delancey
Edison & Lorraine Denizard
Teodoro Diaz
Tim Dominey
Shayne & Tonya Dorries
Brenda & Lauren Dowlar
Ansel & Carolyn Drummond
James Dubro
Stephen Duffy
Joseph & Karen Effinger
Calvin Ellerbe
Leon & Delayna Elliott
Kelli & Tim Ellis
Ricky & Mildred Emmanuelli
Rodney & Ann Epps
Neslie & Phyllis Ethridge
Heather Farina
Tonya Farinella
Mark Ferguson

Essie Fischer
Charlene Fitzgerald
Janice Fitzpatrick
Perry & Pat Fontanilla
Charlotte or Joe Ford
Donna L. Franklin
David Frazier
GM Family Freedom
Irma Frye
Mark Garner
Cris Gentilman
Joyce S. Germany
Kevin Giguere
Francis Gonzalez
Orlando & Wendy Gonzalez
Marc Grant
Glenn Green
Sandra Greene
Louis Greenup
Charles Grey
David Griffin
Jacquelyn & Wayman Griffith
Larry Grimsley
Georgia Hall-Neal
Sue Brotherwood Hargraves & Mark Hargraves
Graham Harris
Cecelia Harshaw
Pamela Hodges
Anne & Bill Hoffmann
Richard & Jason Holland
Prudence Hood
Roderick & Jennifer Houston
Charles & Linda Howe
DPS INC
Dr Billy Ingram
Tonya Iverson
Spencer Iverson
Adriana L. Jacobson
Jacques Johnson
Nellie Jones & Bill Nelson
Phyllis Jones
Martin Kelly
Saskia Kelly
Nicole & Joe Kessler
Kevin King
Silas King III
Denise Kohli
Kenneth & Sherry Koon
Eric & Sharon Kruep
Timothy Kugler
David Lanzi
Flo D. Lattery
Bob E. Leach
Trinece Levias
Leonard Lewis
Bradford C Lucas
Osmany & Ivonne Lugo
Eduardo & Brenda Lugo
Brenda Lynch
Jesus Jimmy Macalalag
Greg & Betty Malone
Strictly Success Marketing LLC
Rosa M. Martinez
Miguel A Martinez
Antonio & Dixia Martinez
Myron & Serena Mathis
Connie Mack McKithen
James & Terrain McRae
 

Carmen Medina
Lashanda Millner-Murphy
Yelena Milovanova
Tyrone Mitchell
Debbie Moore
Rachel Moore
Yahaira Morales
Linda Morris
James Muhammad
Carol Murray
Jay & Doris Newsome
Von Nickleberry
Gary Nogard
Laura Olivieri
Martha L Ospina
Amy Ottaviano
Robert Pack Jr.
James A. Padgett
Nolan Padgett
Nick Pagano
Al & Diana Peltier
Freddie & Terry Perez
Honora Perry
Catherine Phinney
Sandra Pittman
Richard Pogue
Robin Powell
Laura Powell
Robert Pressley
Edward Pryor
Miles & Sharon Raynor
Keenith & Mendi Reed
Ginger Reno
David Rivera
Larease Rivers
Waverly Robinson
Gustavo Rodriguez
David & Vernette Rosier
Sandra Rubino
Kerry Ryan
Elisa Pineiro Samuel Gomez
Carl & Oimmy Scotland
Ron Shiver
Karen Smith
Reggie Stewart
Linda Straight
Karen Strayhorn
Chris & Glynna Suljak
Denson Taylor
Cynthia Thompson-Scott
Bill & Gayle Thurston
Kim Tiano
Bo Tomlyn
Guru Travel
Ryan Vanderpool
Ruth Washington-Dean
Byron & Raquel Watson
Gordon Ladymemeh Weeks
Gardy R. White
Chad or Charmin Wickline
Kenneth Williams
Kevin & Dionne Williamson
Metre Wishom
Russell-Irene Wolf
Tracy Wren
Jerome & Joyce Wynn
Kevin & Tracey Young
Gretchen Zayas
Mahmoud Zidan
 


SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2006 CRTA EVENTS

 

Become a Certified RTA at the location nearest you!  Take your YTB businesses to the next level as you learn from the best in your business - The YTB Directors!

MORE CRTAs THAN EVER!
 
YTB Directors will be planning and conducting CRTA trainings - these field leaders will share the knowledge and experience they have gained on their way to outstanding YTB success. Remember what Coach says: 
"To be a success, find a successful person and follow their plan!" If you haven't taken an RTA Certification course, plan to do so soon! 
The education and motivation are priceless!

Sign up from your Back Office and you’re on your way!

Upcoming 2006 CRTA Events:
(Click each event for more details)

Saturday
September 30
Atlanta, GA
Saturday
September 30
Dania, FL
Saturday
September 30
San Francisco, CA
Saturday
September 30
Atlanta
 (Perimeter), GA
Saturday
September 30
Charlotte, NC
Friday Evening,
October 13
Bradenton, FL
Saturday
October 14
West Palm Beach, FL
Saturday
October 14
St. Petersburg, FL
Saturday
October 14
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday
October 14
Orlando, FL
Saturday
October 14
Norfolk, VA
Saturday
October 21
Dania, FL
Saturday
October 28
Baltimore, MD
Saturday
October 28
Denver, CO
 



ASSOCIATION TRAINING

 

YTB Association Division Offers Outstanding Training

 

Location
  Lake Buena Vista Palace

Lake Buena Vista, FL
(Orlando area)

Sunday, October 8, 2006

Lake Buena Vista Palace
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Reservations: 866-397-6516
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Your Instructors:
 Steve Chandler and Mike Wood


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