Kyle Nichols and Robert Fuse, a young military couple based in Central Florida, have found their encore career in the travel industry through Cruise Planners. Their journey from military service to owning a travel franchise is a testament to the opportunities that Cruise Planners offers to its franchisees.
Robert, with 18 years of service in the Coast Guard, and Kyle, who was recently furloughed and looking for a new career, found a common ground in Cruise Planners. Kyle's previous experience in travel and Robert's familiarity with cruise ship inspections from his Coast Guard days made Cruise Planners an attractive option. They took the leap and haven't looked back since.
Kyle reflects, "I think when I was originally thinking about it, wanting to research everything to death and have everything in writing and have this 20-year plan figured out before I even went anywhere and did anything…I really wish that I would’ve taken some of the time I wasted on that and just hit go. Just hit go with Cruise Planners, it will all fall in place."
Training and Support
Cruise Planners provides comprehensive training and support to its franchisees. Kyle and Robert were particularly impressed with the depth and structure of the training. "OMG, the training is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The in-depth amount of training…is probably the number one life saver," says Kyle. Robert, who appreciates structured training from his military background, found the hands-on approach of Cruise Planners' training to be very effective.
Technology and Tools
Cruise Planners also offers cutting-edge technology and tools to its franchisees. Robert praises the integrated tool, CP Maxx, saying, "Looking at other things out there and how other people run different travel agencies…I don’t think anyone has a tool like CP Maxx. Not as integrated as our tool is. That, for me, makes my life a whole lot easier."
Freedom and Flexibility
Owning a Cruise Planners franchise has given Kyle and Robert the freedom to be their own bosses and the flexibility to work from anywhere. They have been able to travel the world while running their business. "CP has given us the opportunity to travel a lot...and doing that we've run into advisors from other host agencies. We take for granted all the things we have at our fingertips but not everybody has the tools and resources available to them that CP has built for us," says Robert.
Kyle and Robert, exchanging office desks for kayak paddles. With Cruise Planners, they're achieving their dreams and building a successful business from any corner of the world. That's the recipe for a fulfilling and prosperous life.
