So finally, you have some skin in the game! You’ve transitioned from business manager to travel business owner and at last you get to steer a business in the direction you’ve always wanted. On this new journey, there are many wise words of wisdom you could draw from. Top of mind is the famous Steve Jobs, who would ask any aspiring business owner this key question prior to starting out – What are you passionate about? At Harvey World Travel, we are passionate about travel, and we know that owning your own travel business can be very challenging. If you are not completely driven by a greater purpose than profit, it will simply be too easy to walk away when the going gets tough. We know this because decades of experience has taught us that the road to success lies in an unwavering belief in the positive impact your solution will have on the customer experience. How  how will you now transform your vision and channel your passion into constructive and tangible results now that the buck stops with you?

Let’s look at three top behaviours you can practice, in the quest to successfully own your own business:

Start asking Why – and don’t stop:

Harvey World Travel encourages new entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between their passion and their business success by constantly challenging the status quo to uncover inefficiencies and opportunities. We know that questioning every process and decision is a powerful driver of innovation. When you consistently ask, “Why are we doing it this way?”, you move the business mindset from acquiesce to agility – and this leads to streamlined processes, smarter workflows, and fewer wasted resources. It’s your role to cut through tradition or inherited methods that no longer serve the business and always asking Why introduces a culture of curiosity and adaptability. Innovative solutions come from questioning deeply, being uncomfortable with complacency, and rethinking what looks obvious. Businesses that cultivate this habit tend to adapt faster and perform better over time.

Forget trying to be the smartest person in the room:

One of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner is not being on the receiving end of any validation for the choices you make. There are seldom peer reviews or a pat on the back when you excel and you are often only told what your employees think you want to hear. How do you break this cycle in your business and unlock meaningful engagement that brings fresh energy and new ideas, other than your own, to the table? Surround yourself with what we call A Players. These are people who are not just highly skilled – they are also proactive and willingly aligned with your mission. Think of Harvey World Travel as part of this team. Our franchisees enjoy access to a wide network of like-minded professionals who share your passion for travel.

This vibrant travel community generates energy and insight and raises the bar for everyone else, including you. When everyone brings excellence to their area of influence, you create an environment of high performance. – and that’s where the magic happens.

Develop an obsession for your product:

Harvey World Travel has spent decades committed to refining and reinventing travel products and services. We encourage our franchises to be as enthusiastic as we are. Ask yourself: Why is your travel product going to work for your customers? What makes it unique from other products on offer? How can it be better? Offering a great product or service that is sustainable, is the core of your business success. Harvey World Travel offers franchises big brand expertise and recognition that fosters customer confidence in your solution.  Our technology infrustructre and administrative support is your peace of mind which means you get to focus on the ultimate goal – a positive customer product and experience.  

In Summary

Harvey World Travel franchisees are well positioned to convert a passion for travel into a tangible and viable business venture. Think of us as your “Best practice buddy” while you get to explore whats next!  Curiosity might have killed the cat, as they say, but it’s perfectly safe in the context of today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Make Why a part of your daily vocabulary. Of course, answers to Why are going to be far more diverse and meaningful if they are coming from a smart bunch of thinkers – which is what you get at Harvey World Travel. Ultimately though, it’s your product that will have the final say. As a new business owner – don’t hesitate to question its value and longevity every day.