From Solo Struggles to Shared Success
Three agency owners solved the challenge of low training attendance by combining forces—boosting participation, supplier engagement, and advisor morale.
Trust-Fueled Collaboration
What sets this model apart is deep trust, aligned values, and similar agency sizes—creating harmony without hierarchy or ego.
Richer Learning, Stronger Bonds
Advisors now access a broader range of supplier knowledge and peer support, while owners enjoy shared workload and mutual mentorship.
About the Course
This is the definition of collaboration over competition. These three travel agency owners have built a thriving collaborative model that merges training, mentorship, and community-building across their businesses. By unifying efforts, they’ve created a more valuable experience for advisors and suppliers alike. One rooted in mutual respect and practical support. Their approach is unique and brings so much efficiency to their agencies.
Meet Laura Wagahoff
Laura Wagahoff is the owner of It’s A Small World Adventures in Edwardsville, IL. She joined the agency in 2018 as an independent consultant while staying home with her three daughters, originally planning to return to her career as a Child Life Specialist. By the end of 2020, that side project had grown into full agency ownership. With a background in child development and working with kids in healthcare settings, Laura never expected to end up in the travel industry or owning her own business, but she loves helping families plan fun travel adventures & meeting fellow travel advisors. Today, her agency has 15 independent contractors in 5 states. Laura is married to her middle-school sweetheart and enjoys watching her girls activities and Fighting Illini sports.
Meet Chris Cook-Leitz
Chris Cook-Leitz is the owner of On The Road Travel, based in Wentzville, Missouri. Chris has been with On The Road Travel since the fall of 2008, first as an independent contractor and then transitioning to owner in January of 2015. The foundation of Chris’ business was built on theme park destinations and the agency now sells well outside of the theme park realm. On The Road Travel’s team of advisors is small, but mighty with 9 ICs located across 5 states.
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Meet Elizabeth Hollman
Elizabeth Hollman is the owner of Me and The Mouse Travel, based in St. Louis, Missouri and has been in the travel industry and owner for over 15 years. She is married and has two children.... her son just graduated this past December so she is excited not to be an empty nester anymore... When she is not working with clients you can find her shopping at TJ Maxx, having lunch with friends, or on the golf course with her family... Her favorite pastime is cooking and she loves getting new recipes from Tik Tok...
Learn more about this unique collaboration!
These owners take you through how it's structured and what they have created
$45.00