Outside Agents

About Outside Agents

Founded in 1992, OutsideAgents.com is owned and operated by cousins Chad Burt and Steve Muraca. In its over 22 years of operation, it has grown to become one of the largest and most profitable host agencies in North America.
– Over 3000 active agents nationwide
– 100% Debt-free
– More stellar reviews from real agents than any other host
– Winner of many major awards (see below)
– Recognized as one of the top 3 hosts in America

OutsideAgents.com is absolutely committed to its agents. So much so, in fact, that the owners give agents their personal cell phones! But, don’t take their word regarding how great OutsideAgents.com is as a host, read the reviews for yourself!

Benefits

OutsideAgents.com and its parent company Cruises and Tours Unlimited are extremely well known names in the leisure travel industry. In fact, we’ve been leaders in the travel industry for nearly two decades and we are top producers for all major vendors. With this experience, we truly have the experience and the clout to make your business grow.

LESS TIME AND EFFORT
Start-up costs, including forms, technology, memberships, and accreditations, could be thousands of dollars. Just the time to learn and develop the contacts would take you many months. We have everything you need so that you can start selling and making money from day one.

MORE COMMISSIONS
Alone, you would be working on much lower commission level. When you partner with us, you get the highest commissions in the industry.

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
Become an expert, know what you’re doing. As part of one of the largest vacation agencies in the country, OutsideAgents.com associates are respected by vendors. With us, you will do business faster, do more deals, and you will do higher volume. You get knowledge and personal back-up. YOU are on a TEAM!

NO NEED FOR SECRETARIES AND BACK OFFICE STAFF
We do it for you. Our professional support staff is second to none. We take care of all the invoicing, paperwork, accounting, etc., all in the name of making you more profitable selling travel.

ACCESS TO SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES ON MAJOR CRUISE LINES AND VACATION VENDORS
By virtue of our size and sales volume, the cruise lines give OutsideAgents.com special rates such that their sales force can pass these on to consumers. These rates in most cases can’t be beat by anyone in the industry and thus, the consumer is more likely to buy from an OutsideAgents.com associate than other agencies just on the cost factor alone.

GREAT SUPPORT
Communication is the single largest failing point of other outside agent programs. Not OutsideAgents.com, though. We utilize cutting edge information processing technology to distribute information to outside agents via the internet. All of our agents always have their dedicated Sales Manager to assist them with unusual situations and to help answer any questions, either by phone or e-mail. We Want You To Sell and We’re Here to Help.

PREFERRED CONNECTIONS WITH VACATION VENDORS OF ALL KINDS
Our relationship with vendors gives us many advantages over other agencies. When we need specific accommodations, last minute changes, or any other special requests, the vendors are more than willing to spend the time with us and get it done whereas if it were another agency, they might just say, “It’s simply just too late to make any changes.” In fact, we even have special phone numbers (set aside solely for top producers) that we are assigned for just such cases.

TRAVEL AT REDUCED RATES AND CRUISE FOR FREE
As a productive associate, you’ll be eligible to travel at reduced rates. Also, as a group leader, you’ll even have the opportunity to Cruise For Free. This is a program exclusive to the OutsideAgents.com and is funded and supported by us for our top producing associates.

Plans

Here’s what you get with OutsideAgents:
– PowerAgency Access
– Customer Relationship Management Technology
– Advanced Marketing Tools and Support
– Access to All Vacation.com Has to Offer
– Highest Commissions on All Bookings – up to 38%
– Access to Over 20 Cruise Lines & 100’s of Vendors
– Real-time Online Booking System
– Ability to Book Air
– Car and Hotels
– Commissions paid twice monthly
– Consumer Website That Clients Can Book Through
– Deck Plans
– Ship Layouts & Cabin Photos
– Multiple Rate Code Displays
– Back Office Support
– Ability to Manage & Profit From Sub-Agents
– Ticket Fulfillment & Delivery
– Training – More than any other host
– Procedural and Sales
– Half Price CLIA Cards for Qualified Agents**
– IATAN Cards for Qualified Agents**
– Detailed Sales & Commission Reporting
– Branded Electronic Invoicing
– Marketing Training & Support by Experienced Travel Marketers
– Access to Specials Not Available to the Public
– Access to 1000s of Group and Contract Rates

** We require $5000 per year in annual commissions to non-agents and participation in at least 2 online trainings per year to qualify for CLIA. We require $5000 per year in annual commissions to non-agents and participation in at least 2 online trainings per year to qualify for IATAN. If you currently have a card through another agency, please call us to discuss how you can renew through us.

PRICING & COMMISSIONS
Agent Enrollment Fee: $0****
**** A one-time set-up fee of $39 will be charged and then refunded when you make a commissionable booking, purchase an AgentStudio website through us, or purchase E & O insurance through us, within your first 30 days. We will also automatically refund this fee for experienced agents. Just give us a call to discuss.

Monthly Fee: $0

Annual Agent Renewal Fee: $0

Consumer Website Fee: per month $0***
*** A sample of the free site can be seen at http://oafree.agentstudio.com. Advanced, fully customizable websites powered by AgentStudio with our live booking engine are available for $21/mo and up including E&O Insurance. A sample of these superior sites can be seen at http://oa.agentstudio.com. A video presentation regarding the various website options can be seen by visiting http://www.screencast.com/t/rAaJvDmT7R

Commission (depends on productivity): 80-90%