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title: "What I Wish I'd Known: 7 Veteran Agents Share Their Advice"
description: Think travel sells itself? Nope. Seven experienced agents share what they wished they'd known before they became travel agents.
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# [What I Wish I'd Known: 7 Veteran Agents Share Their Advice](https://hostweek.hostagencyreviews.com/host-agency-reviews-blog/blog/what-i-wish-id-known-7-veteran-travel-agents-advice)

 Written by [Steph Lee](https://hostweek.hostagencyreviews.com/host-agency-reviews-blog/author/steph-lee) | May 14, 2014 4:00:00 AM

A while back, I posted a question up on Facebook:

***Agent Friends: What advice do you wish someone had told you when you first became a travel agent?***

I had some great answers, some of which were turned into a delectable little infographic-like image for you! Sometimes, yours truly needs to flex my creative juices beyond writing... 😉

I couldn't fit everything on here but you can read the nuggets of wisdom in full [**on the original Facebook post**](https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/posts/787303724618541)  Or, better yet, share some advice of your own in the comments below! What advice resonated with you? What advice is missing for those that are looking to become a travel agent?

## That's All Folks

Well, there you have it. Our first infographic! If this is your inaugural visit to the site, what a treat for you! See, I typically write more long form content but you've been treated to a visual display of wonder this time around, oooo la la!

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