It has been a year since I signed up with OA. Now is a great time to share my experience with you if you looking for a new host ( like I was) or are a new agent looking to join the tourism trade.
OA is a GREAT host. No doubt. Before joining them, I simply picked up the phone and called them to speak with the owner. I had zero expectation of this actually happening but was pleasantly surprised when Chad Burt came on the line and spent a good half an hour speaking with me and answering all my questions. I signed up the same day. It didn't take me much time to understand their systems and if I had a question, the OA staff was very quick with their email replies. Best way to communicate with them. They have brilliant internal systems set up for just this purpose. Agency staff and higher-ups are almost always available for insight and help as and when needed. They are highly professional ( yet super funny on socials). I had a chance to meet most of the staff at one of their TA conferences and the vibe is that of one big family. For new agents, they have mentors for initial support. Though I have industry experience, I still set up a call with a mentor just to test the new waters. It was a lovely call.
They have great contracts with vendors, resorts, and consolidators across the world. Their payment system is top-notch with very little room for confusion. Payments have been on time on expected dates. The split is also one of the best ( that I know of) ( Ex host had a terrible split and I wish I had known of OA before).
All in all, I highly recommend Outside Agents. It has been a great year with them.
Happy Travel!
Incredible support, a strong and lively forum, no monthly fees, a generous commission split, tons of available training -- what's not to love about Outside Agents?
This agency is great. They are very supportive in every aspect of your business and are there to help you succeed. They are not out to nickel and dime you with fees and percentage. I would recommend this host to anyone that is looking to branching out on their own.
This is a great host agency for every start agent and also experience one. commission split is fair and there is no cost. agents are helping other agents, and plenty of vendors with great prices and deals. I am proud to be part of this community.
Outside Agents is one of the best out there. When you sign up its free. The owners also there to support you. You can give them a call or email them and they always help you. The tools they provide are awesome. I would suggest if you are looking for a host agency sign up with them, you will not be disappointed.