We recently connected with Jacqlyne Mba-Jonas and have shared our conversation below.
Jacqlyne, appreciate you joining us today. Do you take vacations often?
I’m glad to have a business that I can run from anywhere. With being a Travel Agent, its important for me to travel and experience different destinations firsthand so I can better advise and plan trips for my clients.
I travel almost monthly for weeks at a time. This year so far I’ve visited South Africa, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia. I have several more destinations planed for the rest of the year.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers?
I developed a passion for travel at a young age. The day-to-day routines of life and seemingly being stuck in one environment because of it was something I’ve always wanted to escape from. There was much more to the world than this little bubble my life revolved in, and I grew determined to go take in as much of it as I could.
I was scrolling through Facebook one evening and I stumbled upon some information on owning a travel business and was intrigued. After months of research, learning and 3 AM bedtimes, Journeys by Jacqy was born. Now I have the knowledge and resources to fuel my passion and help others find their ideal escape.
Now over 2 years later, I’m proud to have served hundred of clients and see my business grow year after year.
Journeys by Jacqy is an Independent Travel Agency. As a travel agent, my role is to simplify the trip planning process for clients (individuals, groups, corporations), arrange travel on their behalf, and ensure they experience the best trip possible. I assist with anything travel-related, like flights, cruises, rental cars, hotels/resorts, vacation homes, excursions, vacation packages, etc.
So rather than spend a couple of weeks researching your needs for a trip, you can come to me, tell me your needs, and I do the work for you while you go about your life. Within a short timeframe, you’ll receive a detailed trip proposal from me with options for everything you need for your trip. I assist with reserving your selections and all you have to do is pack your bags and go!
To top it all off, I do not charge for my services. My clients pay me absolutely nothing. Instead, I earn a commission from travel suppliers for a booking. Not only do my clients get a free, convenient service, they also have the potential of paying less than whatever they would find on their own online. By working with an industry insider, they get access to special industry rates as well! My clients also have the opportunity to pay off a vacation over time, no interest or credit checks involved!
In summary, I save my clients lots of time and money. Working with an Independent Travel Agent has a lot of other great benefits.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
It’s an awesome feeling having repeat clients and having those clients refer others to you. Having this happen all comes down to reputability. I strive to serve each client to the best of my ability. By being readily available and responsive. Being as involved as they need me to be when planning their trip. Making sure my recommendations are geared towards their needs. Saving them as much money as I can on a trip. Being there for them should any issues arise. Showing that I genuinely care about their well being and that they enjoy their trip from start to finish.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
My best source of new clients are past clients. That’s why it’s important to me to do a great job so my current clientele is comfortable enough to recommend my services to others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.journeysbyjacqy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeysbyjacqy/
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/journeysbyjacqy
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/journeys-by-jacqy-houston