Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ashley Palmer. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Ashley , thanks for joining us today. Getting that first client is always an exciting milestone. Can you talk to us about how you got your first customer who wasn’t a friend, family, or acquaintance?

I received my first client from a Facebook post. It was an old high school classmate that allowed me to plan their last minute vacation to St. Lucia. I was extremely excited and happy that someone trusted me enough to create an experience for them. Prior to this trip I marketed a lot but didn’t receive any traction. I started to question if I was really cut out for this. When my first client officially booked their trip it gave me the confidence I needed to keep going and reassured me that I was meant to do this!

Ashley , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am not just a travel agent, I create experiences for others. I love when people give me a budget to work with and allow me to create. I specialize in domestic and international vacations. I was introduced to this industry by a close friend, but even before her introducing me to the business side my parents were the first people to introduce me to travel. One of my very first vacations as a child was out of the country to Germany for my 3rd birthday.

A problem that I have solved for my client is finding affordable vacation packages. I take pride in being able to find the best deals possible for my clients. I give my client’s a luxurious experience that is budget-friendly.

What I am most proud of is that I am consistently trying to give the best customer service possible. I am always looking to see what I can do to make my client’s vacation planning process easier. I am not afraid to go the extra mile and I always love doing something special for each client that I have.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

Building my social media audience was challenging because I started a new page. When you create a new page it’s hard to grab people’s attention. I decided to start posting on my personal Instagram, and Facebook page and purchasing Meta business advertisements to run daily. My following is still a work in progress, but I know that the more consistent I am the more it will grow. My best advice is to have your friends repost your page and not be afraid to pay for advertising. I was able to get a few sales through Meta business advertisements.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

The entire journey for me so far has been about resilience. I started my business in what is considered the slow season for traveling. It has been hard to continue to post and push forward when I felt like no one recognized my business. Especially when family and friends don’t support or decide to use other agents to plan their vacations. However, I do not let that stop me! I keep being consistent and learned that it’s okay if the person closest to you does not support you because as long as someone supports you that is all that matters.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://travelwithppe.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmerparadiseescapes/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084802112851&open_field=website&sk=about_contact_and_basic_info
• Other: https://linktr.ee/palmerparadiseescapes