Build a Business
Around the
Life You Want to Live
More freedom. More possibilities. Make it yours.
People are always looking forward to their next vacation, celebration, family reunion, or new adventure. You can turn that love of travel into a flexible, home-based business by helping people plan their trips and showing others how to start a travel business of their own.
With professional training, helpful tools, and ongoing support, you can sell travel, build a team, or do both—all on your schedule and at your own pace. Whether your goal is supplemental income or building a more substantial business, you can grow at a pace that works for you.
As you look through the page, I’ll explain how the two companies work, what it costs to get started, how you can earn money, and what you can realistically expect. My goal is to give you clear, honest information so you can decide whether this opportunity feels right for you.
Why Not Build a Business Around Something People Are Already Doing: Traveling?
Here is something worth thinking about: UN Tourism reported an estimated 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2025. Many travelers take several trips throughout the year for vacations, cruises, celebrations, business, family visits and new experiences.
People are already traveling. As a travel advisor, you are not trying to convince them to take a trip. You are helping them plan it with greater confidence and a more personal level of service. When you take good care of your clients, one trip can lead to repeat bookings, referrals and long-term relationships.
Build Your Business Around Your Life
You will have the backing of established companies, professional tools, training and ongoing support while building your business around the life and career you already have.
- Grow at your own pace
- Help others create meaningful travel experiences
- Build something of your own without starting from scratch
Two Companies. Two Different Roles.
This opportunity involves two separate companies: InteleTravel and PlanNet Marketing. They work together, but each one plays a different role. InteleTravel gives you the tools to operate a travel business. With PlanNet Marketing, you can share the opportunity with others to start their own travel businesses. Like any business, success does not happen overnight, and income is never guaranteed. Your results will depend on the time, effort and consistency you put into it. The good news is that you will have training, helpful resources and people to support you as you learn.
InteleTravel Is the Host Agency for Your Travel Business
InteleTravel gives you the tools and resources to operate your own home-based travel business and earn commissions by helping clients plan and book eligible travel. Those resources include:
- Your own personalized travel website
- A professional booking platform
- Relationships with established travel suppliers
- Commission tracking and processing
- Travel and supplier training
- Ongoing education, tools and support
PlanNet Marketing Provides the Ability to Sell Travel Businesses
PlanNet Marketing gives you the opportunity to share the InteleTravel business with others and help them start travel businesses of their own. It provides:
- Business-building training and resources
- Support from experienced business leaders
- The opportunity to earn income from personal referrals
- The opportunity to qualify for team bonuses under the compensation plan
Is This Right for You?
Are you the person everyone turns to when they need help comparing hotels, choosing a cruise, finding flights or deciding what to do when they arrive? If so, then you are doing all the work and not getting paid for it.
This is not a travel discount club. It is an opportunity to start your own independent travel business with professional tools, training and support already in place.
You do not need previous travel or sales experience. You do need to be willing to learn, follow the training and consistently work toward your goals.
How Do Commissions Actually Work?
Hotels, cruise lines, resorts, tour operators, and other travel suppliers pay commissions on eligible bookings. InteleTravel receives the commission from the supplier and then pays you your share.
New InteleTravel advisors currently begin with a 70/30 split. This means you receive 70% of the commission InteleTravel receives. You may be able to increase your share to 80% after reaching the required qualifying goal. Please remember: You are not earning 70% of the vacation price. You receive 70% of the commission paid by the supplier on an eligible booking.
There are no sales quotas or long term contracts. You decide how you want to grow your business and how much time you want to devote to it.
Here is a simple example:
Vacation booked: $5,000
Supplier commission: 12%, or $600
Your 70% share: $420
The 12% supplier commission shown is only an example. Commission rates vary by supplier and some parts of a trip may not be commissionable.
Two Ways to Earn
With PlanNet Marketing, you can earn money by sharing the InteleTravel business opportunity with others. There are two primary ways to earn:
- Direct commissions when someone you personally refer starts an InteleTravel business.
- Monthly residual income based on how many active representatives are in the organization you build. Additional bonuses may become available as your organization grows.
PlanNet Marketing income is separate from the travel commissions you can earn through InteleTravel.
You Won’t Be Starting From Scratch
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when it is something new. The good news is that PlanNet Marketing provides the tools, training, proven systems and supportive community to help you get started and continue learning as your business grows.
When you start with me, I will help you find the right training, understand your next steps and answer your questions along the way. You will decide how much time and effort you want to put into your business, but you will not have to figure everything out by yourself.
Build More Than Additional Income
One of the things I appreciate most about PlanNet Marketing is the PlanNet Pledge. Your business can create more than additional income because it can become a meaningful legacy.
A legacy business is something you build today that may continue benefiting your family in the future. Through the PlanNet Pledge, qualified Directors may designate an heir to take over their PlanNet Marketing business after they are gone.
What Does It Cost to Get Started?
There are separate costs for the two companies. You can choose the option that matches how you want to build your business. I will explain what is included, what each part costs and any ongoing expenses before you make a decision.
What About FAM Trips and Advisor Rates?
Travel advisors may have access to FAM trips, special advisor rates, ship inspections, resort visits, supplier events and other industry opportunities. These experiences can help you gain firsthand knowledge and better serve your clients.
Becoming an advisor does not mean unlimited free vacations. Each supplier sets its own qualifications, requirements, prices and availability.
Why I Started My Travel Business
I’d love to share a little about myself so you can get to know the person behind the business. My name is Sheri Brown, and I’m proud to call the great state of Texas home. I live in Pasadena with my husband of over 50 years, along with our youngest daughter and our three grandkids, a set of 7-year-old twins and a 6-year-old. As you can imagine, life at our house is always interesting, lively, and full of love.
I’ve always had a heart for travel. Growing up, I was fortunate that my family got to explore most of the United States, and now I’m just one state away, Hawaii, from visiting all 50. These days, my focus has shifted to international travel, where I love experiencing new cultures, meeting people from around the world, and truly soaking in each destination. I specialize in Europe, but I help people travel the world. I also enjoy cruising and will gladly cruise just about anywhere.
Before starting my travel business, I spent years working in the nonprofit arena as Executive Director for our school district’s Education Foundation. I loved being able to make a difference in the lives of our teachers and students. I decided I wanted to retire, but I became so bored that I went back to work in corporate America. Like many people, I found myself feeling underpaid, micromanaged, and unfulfilled.
I knew I wanted something different – something that brought me joy. When I came across a Facebook post from a friend who had started her own travel business, it truly felt like a God moment. I took a leap simply because I love to travel, and I had no idea just how much it would change my life.
Previously, my budget did not always allow me to take the types of trips I wanted to take. Through this business, I have earned additional income and have been able to travel more than I ever dreamed possible. What began as an opportunity to earn additional income became something I could build at my own pace and share with others.
I love the freedom my business gives me to spend quality time with my aging mom, my children, and my grandchildren. I appreciate being able to control when and where I work. I am working to build my legacy, not someone else’s.
Eight years later, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has allowed me to see more of the world, help people experience their dream trips, and help others start travel businesses of their own. I love making a difference in people’s lives.
I’ve Decided to Do This. How Do I Get Started?
1. Sign Up
I will walk you through the online sign-up process. It usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes. You will then receive access to your travel business tools and personalized website.
2. Decide What You Want From Your Business
Think about whether your goal is to earn supplemental income or build a more substantial business. Knowing what you want will help you decide where to focus your time and effort.
3. Learn the Process
Follow the step-by-step training, learn how the business works, and begin putting the established processes into action. You will have helpful tools, resources, and ongoing support along the way.
4. Stay Connected
Starting a new business can feel overwhelming when you are unsure where to begin. I will help you understand the opportunity, connect you with the available resources, and guide you through your next steps with confidence.
You Will Have Someone to Help You
The companies provide the system, but my personal experience, encouragement, and availability are what you will receive when you start your business through me.
I will help you understand the enrollment process, show you where to begin your training, answer your questions, and help you find the resources you need.
I cannot build your business for you, but I can share what I have learned, help you avoid unnecessary confusion, and be available as you work through the process.
You will own your business, but you will not have to figure everything out by yourself.
Have Questions?
Not ready to talk yet? Here are answers to some of the questions people commonly ask before getting started.
1. Is This a Legitimate Business?
Yes. You operate your own travel business as an independent contractor, not as an employee. Depending on your earnings and current tax requirements, you may receive the appropriate tax forms from the companies you work with. Because everyone’s tax situation is different, you should consult a qualified tax professional with specific questions.
2. What Would I Actually Do?
You can help clients research and book vacations, cruises, hotels, resorts, rental cars, and other travel. You may also choose to introduce others to the opportunity and build a team.
3. How Do I Earn Money?
You can earn commissions by booking eligible travel for clients. If you choose to build a team, you can earn money by helping others start their own travel businesses. You may also qualify for bonuses based on the company’s compensation plan. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on your effort, activity, sales, and results.
4. What Does It Cost to Get Started?
There is an initial cost to establish your business, along with ongoing business expenses. I will clearly explain what is included, what each part costs, and any continuing fees before you make a decision.
5. Can I Do This Part Time?
Yes. Many people begin part time while working another job, raising a family, or enjoying retirement. You decide how much time you want to devote to your business.
6. How Much Time Does It Take?
That depends on your goals. Someone seeking occasional supplemental income may spend fewer hours than someone working to build a more substantial business. You control your schedule, but consistent effort is important.
7. Do I Need Travel or Sales Experience?
No previous travel or sales experience is required. You will have access to step-by-step training, professional tools, supplier education, and ongoing support. You must be willing to learn and put what you learn into action.
8. Do I Have to Sell to Friends and Family?
No. You may choose to let friends and family know about your business, but you are not limited to people you already know. There are many ways to meet potential clients and introduce people to the opportunity without pressuring anyone.
9. How Do I Find Clients?
Clients can come through referrals, personal connections, community involvement, social media, networking, and repeat business. I can help you understand different ways to promote your business and begin building relationships.
10. Can I Start a Travel Business After Retirement?
Absolutely. A travel business can offer retirees a flexible way to stay active, work from home, help others, and potentially earn supplemental income. You decide how much or how little you want to work.
11. Will I Receive Training and Support?
Yes. You will have access to training, business resources, supplier education, and helpful tools. I will also be available to help you understand the process, find the right resources, and determine your next steps.
12. How Much Money Can I Make?
There is no guaranteed income. Results vary based on the time, effort, skills, sales, and consistency each person brings to the business. I will explain how compensation works so you can decide whether the opportunity matches your expectations and goals.
Ready to Explore Your Next Step?
Let’s have an honest conversation about your goals and see whether this opportunity feels right for you.
No pressure. No exaggerated promises. Just clear information so you can make an informed decision.
Ask Sheri
Tell me what interests you, and I will personally follow up to answer your questions. Your information will not be shared.