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Mike'd Up Marchev is your five minute practical business coaching podcast. Get in and out quickly with an actionable snippet of common sense business advice for your travel agency.
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May 6, 2021 • 9 min
What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail? That is the main topic of today's Mike'd Up Marchev episode. The answer is that you would attempt and accomplish a great deal if you removed the fear factor from your daily thought process.
Mike also reminds you today that you will be the same person you are today one year from today except for the books you read and people you hang out with. You will be challenged to re...
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April 30, 2021 • 6 min
This week's episode of Mike'd Up Marchev reminds the listeners that it is okay to use ideas, proposals, presentations and past products again. By simply bringing them up to date and perhaps making a few pertinent edits, you can avoid reinventing the wheel while attempting to land a few new accounts. This is another true story taken from Mike's arsenal of experiences. This one happened to end up as a "winner."
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April 25, 2021 • 8 min
First impressions are very important. It is the last impression we make however, that sticks in the mind of our audience. Don't get lazy and let your guard down until you are out of sight and it is time to move on. Also, as a bonus reminder in this episode, Mike will remind you of the Three-Part Ritz Carlton Credo that is responsible for their unquestioned leadership in the customer service category.
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April 16, 2021 • 10 min
This week's episode of Mike'd Up Marchev introduces you to the acronym "LIA." These three letters stand for listening, internalizing and acting.Two additional messages follow Mike's take on "LIA" reminding you that each second/minute counts and is important in and of itself. The necessity for learning to say "no" wraps up this week's episode and has a lot to do with your mental health.
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April 8, 2021 • 6 min
There is no better feeling than knowing that you were the right person for the job at this very moment. Where a lot of travel professionals go wrong is when they spend too much time wishing, hoping, dreaming, and praying that their future will be kind to them. As cozy as this may sound, none of these practices replace determination, commitment, and action.
In this episode Mike talks about hey three word mantra that will mentally s...
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April 1, 2021 • 8 min
A recent injury was the catalyst for this weeks episode of Mike'd UP Marchev. Trying to get back in shape too quickly in order to compete in an upcoming 70.3 Ironman Triathlon created a situation which I can say is most unpleasant at best. While seeking professional guidance in attempt to salvage the last six months of tedious training, I wear reminded once again of the importance of BALANCE. In this week's episode I will c...
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March 25, 2021 • 51 min
Fasten your seat belts because today's episode of Mike'd Up Marchev has over 50 minutes of solid, entertaining and career changing information. From petting puppy dogs to celebrating your accomplishments, Mike is going to have you riveted to your chair in anticipation of his next thought track.
From press release ideas to brand enhancement; from follow up to nutrition; from interpreting the decision matrix to identifying ...
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March 18, 2021 • 6 min
In today's episode of Mike'd Up Marchev Mike is going to share two ideas that surfaced in the past week. The first stems from a gift he recently received. It was a book that stimulated his thinking as it relates to his "next" book. His new title will sound something like "100 Bedtime Stories For Travel Professionals Interested In Honing Their Selling Skills."
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March 13, 2021 • 13 min
Mike has just returned from conducting a 10-day Mastermind Retreat in Cancun, Mexico. Along with Stuart Cohen, the boys met with 22 proactive travel professionals for two separate sessions of three days each to zero in on the challenges, issues, problems and concerns of travel entrepreneurs as they begin to exit the Covid -19 conundrum. The bottom line indicates that good news is just ahead.
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March 5, 2021 • 6 min
Today's episode is coming to you from Cancun, Mexico. After a year of cancellations our Mastermind Owners Retreat is finally taking place at The Grand at Moon Palace. And what a beautiful place it is. Our group of professional travel agents is in our third day of collaboration and although the occupancy rate of the hotel may be low, the energy in our meeting room is at the highest level. We remain masked and socially distanced ...
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February 25, 2021 • 19 min
In today's episode of Mike'd Up Marchev you are going to be introduced to a number of individual reminders which will have you thinking in the right direction. From thinking before you speak, to getting other people talking, in his easy to listen to down to earth delivery Mike is sure to keep your attention.
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February 18, 2021 • 5 min
Michael McDowell was the winner of this year's Daytona 500 NASCAR race after fourteen tries. It took all 200 laps coupled with a last minute pile up. But he finally won by being in position to win.
We have come to understand that the "favorite" does not always win. But in more instances than not, the winner has always been in position top win when the opportunity presented itself.
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February 11, 2021 • 8 min
In this episode Mike Marchev Mike is going to call your attention to the huge opportunity that exist today as a result of the fast-paced world we are living it. People have become frazzled, irritated, disoriented, and fed up with what has transpired in the last 12-months. You can blame it on the pandemic, American politics, or the weather. You can blame it on anything you want. But the truth remains that there is a huge opportunity...
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February 4, 2021 • 42 min
Today's episode features a candid interview with Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed who happens to be one of the most refreshing voices in the industry. As you will soon realize, Vicki is the "real deal." Among her sage advice was the reminder that all "red" lights eventually turn "green" and that with patience, we will all see daylight at the other end of this dark and long tunnel. Listen to Vicki's ...
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January 28, 2021 • 7 min
In this week's episode I decided to share my thoughts on the first two letters of the Salesman's Alphabet. Letter "A" stands for authenticity and Letter "B" stands for bogus. There are more reminders like these as we work through the alphabet. Let me know if you want to move onto more letters in he coming weeks. Mike@mikemarchev.com
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January 21, 2021 • 6 min
In this episode Mike shares his candid thoughts on how proper and diligent training builds confidence which leads to polished and highly respected skills. The sad truth is that too many good people allow their mind to entertain negative self-talk resulting in their quitting too soon.
Mike underscores the absolute need to avoid being tentative without appearing obnoxious or overbearing. The following six minutes could significantly...
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January 14, 2021 • 42 min
In this episode I chatted with Dr. Rob Gilbert from Montclair State University. We discussed various sales lessons gleaned from watching this Netflix "best watched" program. The story involves a young girl who later becomes more than just proficient at the game of chess. (Watch it if you can.) The sales lessons are numerous and Dr. Rob kept this interview fun and lively. Check it out.
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January 6, 2021 • 9 min
It has been said many times over the years that it is not as much what happens as it is how you respond to what happens. It is important during times of change and challenge that we keep things in perspective. In today's episode Mike features Scotland's famous Tattoo Military Festival as an example of keeping your thinking in check.
Then Mike draws your attention to the concept of "potential." What once was conside...
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January 1, 2021 • 17 min
We've partied like it's 1999 and now we have the hindsight of 2020. What does that mean for 2021? Here's what we, the podcast hosts at Travmarket Media Network, are hopeful for and resolving to do in 2021.
Happy New Years!
~ The Hosts of Travmarket Media Network
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December 24, 2020 • 14 min
Today's episode reminds us that "these are the good ole days" regardless of the shenanigans going on in the world. It appears that there is finally some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel and people will soon be planning their next get-away. Mike draws your attention to the fact that your volume of activity may not be the answer.Your success will come as a result of the effectiveness of each of your contacts with y...
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