How YOU can Cruise Full Time & Make Money on Social Media and Make Money As A Travel Agent

[@LaLidoLoca]

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH KZbin PAID ME FOR 10 MILLION VIEWS WATCH THIS NEXT kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqC1mZ9pl8x2g5I

[@SpaceForceCooks]

When you say you made $XXX,000 in 2021, does that include the the cruise fare and any cruise related expenses?

[@maryannemerritt9770]

Great info Tony! You are so honest and forthcoming! This is why you are successful! You are also a genuine person and it certainly comes across on your videos! Congratulations on making a living doing something you love! I got out of the “Rat Race”, 2 years ago myself. I’m a gig worker part time( instacart) and a substitute teacher. I love making my own hours and not answering to corporate bs anymore! I’m not getting rich, but I’m much happier!

[@DavidHayes-sx5xj]

Very well said!!!

[@Marcionsblackhand]

I'm gonna have a word with my high-school guidance counselor.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

My kid said she wanted to be a youtuber....not a bad idea, honestly.

[@twhit4080]

😂😂

[@dyamondcrawford2162]

Lol 😂😂

[@mroldnight]

😂😂😂

[@akah7187]

I used to be a travel agent that worked primarily with group sales. It is a crap ton of work! Hats off to you and Jenny for your success!

[@stevesse]

What separates you from many other wannabes, is that you come across as personable , genuine and articulate. That leads to success.

[@cwmoore7000]

Thank you for being transparent about the money and hard work required. This is the best presentation I've seen on how KZbin works.

[@missynorris18]

Imagine my surprise. Watching videos and I thought, is that my sister?

[@cwmoore7000]

@@missynorris18 HaHa, yes it is! I'm going crruuuuising baby.

[@AidaJof]

@@cwmoore7000 There is only one life to live and better make the best of it - good on you!!!

[@jayocean4724]

120,000 a year doing what you love to do and are passionate about! You've already won the game of life!!! Some wait till they retire to live their dreams! You are already doing it! I'm a travel agent and passionate about cruising. This is super inspiring.

[@athlestanthefirst1275]

It's great that you and Jenny can do this, and I wish you years of success. I would guess that one of the biggest hurdles initially was leaving something secure (I guess) and taking a risk. Congratulations.

[@gnegron22]

Things you need to hear come at the right time. My my wife and I own a photography/marketing business with the love to travel. Every trip we take, we document it so share with our friend. We give them pointers on their next trip and help them book. My passion got a lot stronger when I found your channel a couple years ago. I started researching every ship or port you talked about, to the point that my wife said all you do is talk about cruising why don't you just learn to sell them. Long story short, last month I signed up to be a Travel Agent to take not only my passion of cruising but photography together and create something. I have to personal thank you for pushing me with out even knowing me (I was hoping to meet you in the Mardi Gras out of NYC sailing) maybe one day I'll join the space of Cruise media.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Best of luck in your business! You can do it!

[@jcirillo63]

Good luck with your new endeavor. May I ask, did you sign up with a company to become a Travel Agent? I have been researching this myself. I have seen some where you can purchase a franchise, just not sure which way to go.

[@gnegron22]

@@jcirillo63 I signed up under a host agency. I wanted to learn the product first, learn the marketing of Travel and get all the help I can with . mentor before going out on my own. For me I already have a small business so I didn't want to jeopardize my other one till I knew how to balance both. Mind you I still have my full time job which brings in my main income.

[@Pizza78517]

congratulations, way to go!

[@jcirillo63]

@@gnegron22 That makes sense. I hope it all goes well for you! Thanks for the response!

[@jessicalbell]

I really like that you share this kind of information. It's not something I could do due my lack of sparkling personality and a huge desire for privacy, but it's inspiring to have content creators lay it all out there so honestly.

[@Ellen11703]

😊

[@jeromevincent8963]

There is something special about you. I work in media, and you are a natural presenter. That's the key. You engage with the audience.

[@marianmcbrine8980]

Ok before I watch this, I'm going to assume the answer it work your butt off, don't sleep much, and expect it to take years before it pays off. Ok now I'm going to watch.

[@blondeminnie4869]

My husband has been asking me to start a channel with him. Your honesty and passion has been great to hear. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHInCT]

It is often said “It’s only work if you would rather be doing something else”. Sounds like you have made you a great transition to something you love. 35 years ago I read a job hunting book called “What color is your parachute?” Premise of the book was to find out what makes you happy and then find someone to pay you to do it. Then you never work a day again. I am retired now but was fortunate to find my happiness job. Keep up the great content. Thanks for what you do.

[@subcooled1422]

Thanks Tony for the straight on explanation! However don't short change yourself, You do have a Talent that many people do not have including myself, you make it look easy. Thanks for the Show.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks, I work at it a lot. Go watch a few videos from 2018, I feel I’m better now and that came from purposely changing my presentation.

[@tadchisholm6509]

Thank you Tony for opening up about KZbin and travel! I retired in 2020 from a major airline after 32 years, due to the pandemic. I wasn’t quite ready to retire, but the package was a good incentive. Just 6 months before that, I started an IA travel agency with a host company as a supplemental retirement plan, well we all know what happened shortly after, and even though I’ve felt like throwing in the towel many times, I’m still passionate about travel and cruising so I keep plugging on. Fortunately I’m not totally dependent on my travel income but I could really use more business. So I really want to boost it up, so that we can travel more. Your tips today have given me new HOPE!

[@elizabethsternal2094]

I appreciate that you don’t go for freebie cruises - so many y tubers who start to go down that road, whether it is cruising or food etc, seem to change, it becomes an expectation.

[@robclutter1278]

Your really the only one where I watch all the ads and let them finish, just trying to help out in a small way to keep you on!

[@ThatChickTee]

I don’t have the personality to make cruise videos but I have enjoyed your videos for years. Always wondered if you did this full time. Keep moving on up!

[@mirandasanderson9304]

My husband tells me everyday I should become a cruise travel agent. My hour lunch break I spent finding all the cruise news I can. I love it. I just don't know really where to start. Love watching you and Mrs. Jenny B.

[@pattimunk1411]

I am exactly the same way…my husband tells me that too😂 There’s so many places to look at online for becoming a travel agent, you also have to be like a salesperson and I am not sure I have that kind of skill.

[@mirandasanderson9304]

I worked with the public where I did have to upsell at check out. You can do it.

[@aprilsonnenberg6412]

Oh my goodness yes!! you absolutely should! It's the best decision I've ever made!!?

[@aprilsonnenberg6412]

You are definitely a non-paid travel agent already you should just do it, I've been doing it 5 years now and absolutely love it!

[@edoedward]

Been watching your channel for the last 2-3 years. How much Tony has grown in front of camera is the statement of what he said in this video on how to get better everyday. I just felt that as you've gotten more professional, you have lost some genuinity (if this is even a word) along with it. Don't get me wrong, I still watch a lot of your videos, but your genuinity was the one that grabbed me in the first place. Let's cruise!

[@stn0920]

I give much love for you telling it like it is . And for actually telling people HOW you do what you do. You deserve everything you two get.

[@angelarthrasher]

The opportunity is out there for everybody like you mentioned BUT not everybody has the personality, talent and very well spoken in front of the camera like yourself to make it in the media world! I watch some people and they have an annoying voice, habit or quirk that I just click off...you either have it or you don't and you are fortunate to have it! :)

[@markt.3454]

Great video, Tony!! I suspect it's hard to communicate the amount of "hustle" required to make TWO travel related businesses successful simultaneously, especially during a pandemic. In addition you to being an astute business manager, you also have to be a good "story teller". Not everyone could do that! I love your formula for success! 'Look at the work and improve one thing every day.'. That works for physicists, too, and I suspect just about everyone else!

[@jesusvalencia3450]

This Gentle Bear is very generous, honest, and not selfish person, this is the first a time a person likes him open up about his business. More blessing for you and a very generous karma for you and your wife. Hoping and praying of your success in life.

[@LifeWithLowee]

Watching from my office wishing I worked at your office 😍

[@mariadoeslife4093]

My husband and I have been cruising since 2012. We love it!

[@unwinedtravels1126]

I would love to see you having small virtual classes in the future, sponsored by Zoom. ;) You come from an Analytical background, as myself, but you are relatable. I can see people paying for that kind of small teaching environment. That is what you have been doing; teaching us about Cruising. You and Jenny have come a long way, Congratulations!

[@howardosden3112]

I agree with Cleejack's comment below. It seems there are lots of people in this game now. I watch vlogs of people on cruises doing ship tours and you can see others walking behind them heased in the other direction with their cameras, apparently also doing it. I fear the next time I cruise the vlogers will be as prolific as the ship photographers!

[@LaLidoLoca]

You never know.

[@douglasbray3563]

I recently signed up to be a Patreon member (even thought I am in traffic on Tuesday evening when you do that additional show). I have purchased dozens of shirts and I watch each video as it comes out daily (including any adds) and I like comment on each video. I have been able to join you and Jenny and the Loca Fam on a couple of group cruises and we are booked on 3 more of them in the future. I love what you and Jenny do and you are both fantastic people and I look forward to seeing you again on the 2022 Halloween Group Cruise.

[@jeremykirchner4987]

The amazing thing about you tony is how honest you are, that’s why you are loved

[@dennisrm6912]

Thank you for the show. It answered my basic questions about the financial side of things. I appreciate your shows because they typically provide facts with humor. I am not thrilled with others that seem to give opinions over and over (I can make up my own mind). With respect to cruising decisions, I often tell myself, and my wife "know thyself". That remains my favorite takeaway.

[@troyjhinkle]

Very happy to celebrate in your success here, Tony! I really enjoy the content and wish you even more success as you continue your content creation.

[@joethecomputerguy1]

I am a bookkeeper but retired entrepreneur. I help other business owners who are not as saavy financially to become better. I have clients that are in the content creation arena and also other revenue streams like you discuss. You mention you don't know how much you made. I keep my clients books up to date so at any point during the year they know where they stand so they can also do some beneficial tax planning. And for sure it can be a lucrative business to the tune of 7 figure net income. You have the personality for that! Kudos!

[@Wanderlustertoo]

Tony, very interesting vlog. I’m sure you agree but it’s more than the money. It’s all about the life you live and the memories you make. If you both love what you’re doing, you’re living a wonderful life. Congratulations to you and Jenny for 5 years. Keep up the great work!!

[@mariefeser6720]

Tony, just love you and your wife. Our fist cruise is coming up and I have listened to you daily for you 'Cruuiissiing ✋️ ' news. Keep up the great work!

[@angelabrown3994]

👏🏽Good for you and Jenny. Your hard work and planning is obvious. Way to go!

[@Robutube1]

I'm very late to this one, but I just wanted to register how refreshingly honest this was. I also appreciate your stance on freebies from the cruise companies - I can't be alone in being deeply suspicious of some of the channels in this niche who either under-declare these payments-in-kind or say the meaningless "yes, they've paid for me/us to be here but my opinions are my/our own". I would not be so uncharitable as to say that they don't believe this to be true, but neither can I be the only one to immediately lose trust in the rigour of that particular review. Oh, and while I'm on my hobby horse, well done also for actually bothering to do research - another pet peeve is the lazy trope amongst to many YT cruise channels to just say something like "I think I'm right about that, but maybe if you know better you could comment down below" as their default.

[@7JordansTravel]

Yes Tony!!!! I'm loving this all this information you giving out!

[@Sotweetie]

Love how open and honest you are in this video, and I believe you've been transparent about your goals/strategy all along. You and Jenny are gems of the KZbin cruising community! 🚢

[@TheCadillacLyriq]

Congrats for making that video Tony and explaining to all of us the way you earn your money. Also would like to say you are a great talker! You are right on your X mark for doing this I think.Your videos are always interesting and very informative. Congrats.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks

[@tracysmith9965]

Hi Tony, I have to say, your outgoing personality, laughter is perfect for drawing attention! I would love love to make a living cruising!

[@carolebroyles6339]

Tony, besides being a great business manager you make the best & most engaging videos. I know being shy in your personal life is who you are, but your media skills are informative & fun! When you said the PETTA was after you because you destroyed the towel animals I laughed so hard I cried. And you are righteous in your occasional rants. May God continue to bless you & Jenny B.with your hard work! 😍.

[@Pizza78517]

I agree with all of your points! 👍😁😁

[@angelas9467]

Oneof the best and mostt honest vids I've seen in a while. Most important, stuff we WANT to know.

[@JourneyWithTheGingers]

This was an awesome video! I appreciate your transparency and honesty so much! It’s always wonderful having a profession that you love. 👩🏻‍🦰❤️🛳

[@cruisingwithkristie]

I loved this video. I love the encouragement to new content creators and travel agents. I started cruising in 2023 and like you got the bug and started a cruise channel. I love your content with your entertaining cruise news. It is the ONLY news I watch. As a teacher with just a few years until retirement, I’d love to be like you and Jenny living the dream and getting paid to do it. Knowing it is hard work. 😊. Wishing you continued success.

[@marylynngallant5168]

Very informative,Tony. Thanks for these well created presentations!👍🏻

[@robinandgeraldnickoli5761]

Thank you Tony and Jenny - you are inspiration to the ole adage that hard work does pay. Kudos to you for your willingness to share your success story with others. Godspeed!

[@kimblatnik6035]

Your videos are informative and entertaining. You have something special and I know you work hard to achieve that. I wish you and Jenny continued success doing what you love 😊

[@TimeisReel]

Tony, that was Great. I saw your Channel grow. There were many Bloggers that started around the same time as you. And I saw you grow and become more natural with your content. Look forward to Cruising with you guys...one day.

[@gonzosadventures3722]

Thanks Tony for the insight and quite honestly the motivation. I’ve been wanting to do both Travel agent and cruise media since retiring from the military and your video cemented that. I look forward to the adventures. Please keep doing what you do because it’s awesome.

[@andrewmarquardt4496]

Love your honesty and enjoy your shows. If I were younger I would give your life style ago, but for now I will live vicariously though yours. Keep up the great and entertaining shows!

[@jerrym5802]

Tony, let me add my thanks for your candour in telling us, your viewers, how your businesses get the revenue that you so richly deserve! As you said, it’s not a 9 to 5 work day, so both you and Jenny really do have to give your all to become as successful as you have. Wishing you continued fun and happiness as you entertain and inform us all!

[@Hootymae]

Wow, it doesn’t seem that long ago! I’m happy and proud for you both. I will admit that one of the things I still m

[@brianweber8706]

For your total income, is that minus / after expenses such as the costs to go on cruises so you can report back and create more content? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@lincolnroad3]

You’re paid for your contagious passion and enthusiasm. Well deserved 👏👏👏

[@janelayman2745]

You are sooooo correct! I only do it part time, but when I retire from teaching, I will go full time with my agency. LOVE it! PS...I am sooooo stoked that you did this! You answered all of my questions. Not sure I would ever get to the level that you and Jenny are at, or that I want to try, but I would like to look at cruising from an education standpoint for my classes, as I am a tech teacher. Sometime I will show you what I am thinking and you can weigh in on it. Thanks again!!

[@ginamariedavis7751]

Same here! I’m a mail carrier by day and a travel agent by night. I have several years left until I retire from USPS. Like you, I’ll go full-time travel agent.

[@williemaedorsey8778]

What ever you make I am sure you work hard .I appreciate your news because I am a cruiser thanks for what you and your wife do !!👍❤

[@KarynHill]

And I'm so glad y'all decided to do it! I'm a behind-the-scenes kind of person so I couldn't ever do it myself. I have spent a bit of time trying to figure out if there's some sort of side hustle I could turn into earning a living with but haven't found one yet. It could happen, though!

[@carriekrause4824]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love cruising so much, have recently started researching being a travel agent. I see so much conflicting information though. Would love to hear more about how the Mrs. Jenny B became a travel agent

[@xXxSapphir3xXx]

Awesome video Tony! Question for you.. What happens to your revenue, ad revenue mainly, if someone paid for KZbin premium?

[@davecass485]

I wonder the same as a Premium subscriber.

[@ladybugbkkinTexas]

Good question!

[@kristi6486]

I came here to ask the same question!

[@yarnmoods]

I've heard other KZbinrs say that they get a set amount for the time a premium viewer watches their videos since they don't watch ads

[@marilynwolff-hall6014]

Tony, not everyone can do this! Ones personality has to be very pleasing as is yours, one needs to have drive, and especially on Jenny's end one has to be very organized and patient. You are not giving yourselves enough credit!

[@williamd9205]

I was always curious about this. Thanks for the info Tony. How long does it take you to make one of your daily episodes?

[@LaLidoLoca]

4 to 5 hours

[@williamd9205]

Wow! I think you work hard for what you earn. Of course you do get to enjoy lots of time on cruise ships, not to mention time with Don. 😄

[@PapaCrescendo]

Dude you earned a new sub. Thanks for your transparency.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Welcome aboard.

[@99neener]

Love watching your videos. I am a travel agent and I appreciate all your helpful hints. You crack me up too and it makes my day . Keep on, keeping on!

[@denisemiller9296]

It's a lot of work I can tell and you both have great personalties so I think that is 1/2 the battle. I know you are working on it full time. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dreddpiratetony]

Tony you are the man. So transparent! Neat to peek behind the curtain on the great content you produce.

[@annsmith1891]

Thanks for keeping it real. Started following you when I searched for when the Mardi Gras came into Port Canaveral first time and there you were excited as I was to see it. We finally got on her last October. My niece has a KZbin channel with over 100K subs and I follow her too. She quit a corporate job to help her husband on their farm and tell her stories and follow them on the farm. She has done quite well doing that and has her own “store”. Keep up the great work.

[@codymui3110]

Tony, you are the man! I watch you almost every day and I always feel I am in the know. And now I have to check out your t-shirts.

[@kathyd510]

You’ve taught me a lot. You deserve your success. Happy sailing.

[@devonneubauer4184]

Wow! Tony, you are sooo rad! (and we are the same age so I know you get that reference). I love your transparency and honesty in this video. So refreshing. YOU are a true influencer in the cruise realm and have built and forged your own path toward building a strong business. I love supporting you and am so happy to see your growth and development. I’ve mentioned in your comments before that I’ve been cruising for 35 years. It’s always been my hugest passion and I’ve dreamed for years of making something bigger of that. But you, my friend - who I’ve yet to meet on the Lido (maybe one day) - are doing it! Bravo!!!!

[@josephhodge5803]

I think this was one of your best videos. It was informative and revealing. I am happy for you and Jenny. Now go enjoy your cruise.

[@cassiehyre4903]

Whatever you earn you work so hard for that with all the great videos you give us. You certainly deserve it all.

[@wambutu7679]

I watched both ads on this video. Normally I don't. But you shared valuable info. Thanks.

[@doctorheartmd620]

You are an transparent, honest, smart and very likable guy. Sharing everything you learned with others is inspiring. The world is a better place because of people like you and Jenny. I watch your journey and you hone your craft - keeps on getting better and better. You will reach your first million subscribers in no time. Only poor health and illness can prevent you from getting there.

[@LibbyRal]

Fascinating! Thanks for breaking that down. In the 80's I dated a travel agency owner and boy did we get some great deals. Fam trips, invites to special events, free cabins for booking groups. It was a great life

[@sueweller2347]

Thank you for your transparency. You are a true stand-up guy!

[@jenniferconnors2705]

Thanks for that! I have been an at home travel agent as a side job for almost 10 years and have not been able to have consistent enough income to leave a full time job. That is my goal! You give me hope to keep going. Just discovered your channel recently and I am enjoying your content. Thank you.

[@kathleencraig3804]

that's so awesome you have a gift you are outgoing and brilliant. I'm a entertainer musician lead singer do solo and in 4pc band out of port charlotte florida we play from bradenton to ft myers and it's fun and takes alot of energy to do this. But your personality is what people like and you are such a nice individual. You are really providing a excellent service also.

[@donfayetteville3582]

Excellent info for people looking to expand their experience's. Tony and Jen 99.9% of people don't understand when you say put the work in. Key word WORK --- $$$$ it just doesn't come to you NO matter what you decide to do in life. Most say when they find something they love doing-- it's not work! As you 2 have found out- you love it but it's hard work. Thanks.

[@dennisdessureau6432]

Tony we just watched your weight loss video, we are so proud of you, you are looking GREAT! It is so easy to gain weight, and so hard to lose it. I have been heavy all my life, and thru a local program for diabetics, I have lost about 90 lbs. Keep up the good work, it is not easy. Food can be another form of addition and weight can do a lot of damage. I am so happy at my new weight and so will you. Again, so proud of you! we love you and your wife and hope you secede! Stay Safe!

[@jaeninetravelclub8894]

This video is exactly why I call you The Professor. What a gracious video! You are Blessed and are a Blessing. Thank you for sharing. So informative as usual.

[@yukitamura9228]

Tony, this is a great video and glad you are doing so well. And especially enjoying what you do, that's all matters. Keep going and doing a great job. I love it.

[@okemaevans-godbolt7810]

I am new to Travel Advisement. Your content is always well worth my time. Thanks!

[@undisgraziato]

Your honesty is refreshing!

[@TripReviews]

Tony, good advise. You’re making a very good combined income but it comes at a cost and some people don’t realize this. Nothing is easy, nothing is free, there are no free lunches. My son like you is earning a living with his KZbin channel and everything else he does that is related to his channel. He never stops, work for him is day and night 7 days a week. Me on the other hand have made a few travel,videos over the years but I don’t dedicate my life to it but congratulations to those who can. Actually instead of watching your video this afternoon i should be involved with doing some editing on my own video! It does become challenging to do sometimes as I am considered legal blind. The Cheers Tony and Jenny keep up the hard work. I know it isn’t easy.

[@gregthomas2654]

Hey Tony, like others l really did like this one. As an ex teacher, you really appreciate the power of knowledge… now l know, but also agree the bottom line is you still have to work hard and enjoy what you do. A very very good clip. Enjoy the rewards

[@caroljames6371]

You're both very good at what you do. Of course you should get paid and some perks are pretty nice, too! Sounds like a lot of bookkeeping, though! Keep up the fun stuff you do!

[@Tillyduck]

Great Video - I love your hard work and dedication to Cruising and Traveling. Keep it up.

[@lindarobinson2104]

Thank you for making this. It's official. La Linda Loca is my favorite travel KZbin channel.

[@lynneshrode2927]

Happy for you that you are able to do something you love for a living. Now get to shuffling…..we love watching your cruising adventures and garnering tips through you.

[@susieturner3243]

best of love and luck to you and Jenny. I'm grateful for your time. can't use Jenny from downunder but it's fantastic you guys have made a profitable business together 💗😁

[@donnastinnett1668]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share your experience.

[@HuddleAdventures]

Living the dream. You’re awesome. - Eddie & Laura

[@kittygrace2]

You are just the best, thanks for sharing your success story. I don't agree that anyone could do this however, it takes someone with a lot of personality and charisma of which you are an overachiever in both. The only question I have is do you think you'll ever get tired of it? Traveling is not a breeze like it used to be in the good old days.

[@ally203katt]

Good for you and Jenny!! Living the DREAMMMMMM 😎

[@jadeh2699]

Tony, you and Jenny are successful because you are the best at what you do! Your content has gotten steadily more professional over the years, yet you and Jenny have remained the fun, common sense, caring couple that you are. Congratulations on your cruising success and wishing you bigger and better in the future!

[@bethalexander1748]

Success comes from hard work. So glad that you have found a way to turn your passion into a living. Great job!

[@cecegarceau9414]

I'm so fortunate to have found you Tony! We're cruising in May to Alaska and it's our third cruise but I've learned SO MUCH from you and Jenny!

[@dolphinsnshells]

This is a great share with people . As a TA most people have no idea the background work there is behind bookings . It is a lot of “hard work” and it takes more time than many people realize. It’s great how you work as a team. Getting thru C19 has definitely been challenging for all agents working to protect their clients. It’s also exciting to see everyone who has rebooked to be back at sea 🚢 .