Founded in 1984, family-owned Market Square Travel is one of the most successful travel agencies in the Upper Midwest, and multiple time winner of the Travel Leaders Network Agency of the Year award.

Through our scale and affiliation with Travel Leaders Network we can provide access to the highest commission levels and superb personal supplier support. We also can offer marketing, education, and technological solutions that you need to thrive. Our small size and family ownership allow us to offer an unparalleled level of personal support.

We have a dedicated full time support for our independent advisors. Our supplier relationships are top notch, diverse and boutique hosting. We have a large local presence and good relationships with our local reps. You can get to know the supplier representatives on a first name basis. And that means personal service and quick responses.

The latest technology:
  • GraspAgent, a real-time commission tracking tool
  • Sabre for qualified agents
  • Launchpad
  • CruiseComplete cruise booking engine
Dedicated support for your business:
  • Best practices task forces, offering unique opportunities for sharing and learning with fellow agents and selected suppliers
  • Agency-exclusive FAM trips
  • IATAN/CLIA cards for qualifying agents
  • Co-working sessions
  • Task Forces: Disney Dream Team, Luxury & Romance
  • Agency intranet with training library, booking engines, quick reference guides, and much, much more
Marketing and promotional support:
  • Lead generation program at no additional cost
  • An award-winning direct mail and email marketing system completely customized to your agency’s brand
  • Local supplier events
  • Social media marketing 
A simplified back office:
  • Monthly direct deposit of commission checks
  • Real time commission tracking and reporting
  • Tracking/resolution of unpaid commissions at the supplier level

Join the Travel Leaders team and follow the training path that works best for you. 

Earn while you learn 

Comprehensive Program 

Join Travel Leaders of Tomorrow Virtual Campus Program and participate in our Mentorship program for 6 months. Once you’ve completed our background check and orientation, you’ll also be eligible to start earning commissions. 

  • Travel Leaders of Tomorrow via weekly virtual live classes with a cohort and instructor for 17 weeks 
  • Market Square New Agent Mentorship 
  • Background Check 
  • Agency Set-up 
Self-Starter Program 

This program focuses on the basic travel agent training and highlights the business aspects of working as a home-based travel agent, and includes the personal interactions with our team to learn the ins and outs of selling travel through our mentorship program. 

  • Join Travel Leaders of Tomorrow Independent Learner Program and participate in our Mentorship program for 6 months. 
  • Online classes focusing on basic travel agent training and highlighting the business aspects of working as an Independent Contractor. Learn at your own pace. 
  • Market Square New Agent Mentorship 
  • Background Check 
  • Agency Set-up 
Personalized Business Coaching program

Your business is as unique as you, and the challenges you face are equally unique. Instead of an in-the-box program, Travel Leaders offers experienced advisors looking to move to the next level a unique, personal business coaching program. Together, we’ll identify your key business challenges and opportunities, develop personalized strategies to address them, and build an accountability system. 

Our Personalized Business Coaching program includes:

  • Six monthly two hour one-on-one coaching sessions, led by experienced leaders in the travel industry 
  • A proven track record of boosting sales and business performance 
  • Individualized performance development plan, focused on real, tangible improvements 
  • One-on-one sessions with marketing, accounting, technology, and other professionals tailored to your business 
  • Follow up check ins six months and one year after completing the initial mentorship period 

Gross Commission Earned

Commission Level Offered

Monthly Fee

New Agents/$0 – $5,000

70%

$40

$5,000 – $25,000

80%

$40

$25,000 +

90%

$40

ADDITIONAL FEES:

  • Criminal background check (one time): $75
  • Set Up Charge (one time): $350
  • Subagent: $50/month*
  • Sabre/User: $40/month
  • ClientBase CRM System/User: $40/month
  • Errors & Omissions Insurance/name: $15/month**

*Subagents must complete a criminal background check at a cost of $75.
** Agents may purchase their own Errors & Omissions Insurance. The $15/month fee will be waived upon production of a valid certificate of insurance.
=Submit-a-Sale Invoicing is available for agents who do not wish to utilize ClientBase or Sabre.
Monthly and Additional Fees are charged via agent credit cards.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TRAVEL LEADERS TEAM?

Complete the form below and our Host Agency Manager will contact you and schedule a personal conversation about how hosting with Market Square Travel fits with your business goals.

Please note that we are only responding to candidates residing in the U.S. and selling travel to U.S. residents.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Think of us as your business foundation. We provide the supplier relationships, booking access, commission processing, and the Travel Leaders Network behind you, so you can spend your time on clients instead of infrastructure.

It’s based on your sales volume. You start at 70/30 and can grow all the way to 90/10. The more you book, the more you earn.

No surprises here.

If you’re experienced:

  • Background check: $75 (one time)
  • Set-up fee: $350 (one time)

If you’re new to the industry:

  • Training path: $1,550 (one time), which includes your background check, set-up fee, and our mentorship program

Everyone pays:

  • E&O insurance: $15/month
  • Monthly fee: $40/month, the same for everyone

No, you’re an independent contractor. That means you’re the CEO of your own business, with a team behind you.

Nope! We welcome new and experienced advisors who are a good fit for our program. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your heart for serving clients.

It depends on where you’re starting. If you’re new to the industry, you’ll have training and our mentorship program. If you’re experienced, we’ll show you our systems and answer questions as they come up.

You get a complimentary agent profile on the TLN website. You subscribe to your own CRM, whichever fits how you work. We encourage you to purchase your own domain for your own website and professional email, which builds your brand as yours.

As part of the Travel Leaders Network, you’ll have a wealth of programs at your fingertips: group space, Select Hotel amenities for your clients, fam opportunities, additional training, and more.

Once a month. Everything you earned last month is paid the following month.

No niche exclusivity and no minimum requirements. Build the business you want.

Our contracts have a 30-day written notice clause. Either party can end the agreement, for any reason or no reason.

Who do I call when I’m stuck?
A real person. Whether it’s a booking question or a “what do I do now?” moment, you’re not figuring it out alone.

How long until I’m earning?
Building a travel business takes time, and most advisors grow steadily over the first year or two. We’ll help you set realistic goals and keep moving forward.

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