Episode 091 - Seven Mistakes New Business Travelers Do Wrong and How to Avoid Them

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Seven Mistakes New Business Travelers Do Wrong and How to Avoid Them

Mistake #1 - Not signing up for TSA PreCheck

These situations happen often and TSA PreCheck will save you over and over.

(For the podcast: I’ll put the link for TSA PreCheck in the show notes). Simply go HERE to apply. (https://www.tsa.gov/precheck)

ERW Tip: If you travel across the US borders, (north eh to Oh Canada or south, no espanol to Mexico) consider Global Entry. (For the podcast: I’ll put the link for Global Entry in the show notes). (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply)

Mistake #2 - Not getting your passport now

Quick Tip: Don’t leave your passport at home but always carry it with you in case you need it for another proof of identification.

Mistake #3 - Not using a packing list

These first three rookie road warrior mistakes are all before your trip:

1. Not signing up for TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry
2. Not getting your passport now
3. Not using a packing list

Mistake #4- Checking a bag

Personally, I’m using the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage

https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07QL926MX/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3VV2Y43SXN6OQ&dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner&qid=1601046147&sprefix=Genuis+pack%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-11

ERW Tip: Use packing cubes to maximize space. You’d be surprised how much you can get in a carry-on bag if you pack properly.

(I’ll put a link in the show notes for options: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=packing+cubes+for+travel&crid=1LDM7DALES8RN&sprefix=packing+cubes%2Caps%2C194&ref=nb_sb_ss_midas-iss-sm_2_13 )

Mistake #5 - Drinking too much at business events

Busy = Can’t Stop Now and I feel hurried

Beatdown = Can’t Take This and I feel stress

Burnout = Can’t Keep Going and I feel done

Mistake #7 - Not maximizing your destination

These 1st three are pre-trip...

1. Not signing up for TSA PreCheck
2. Not getting a Passport now
3. Not using a Packing List

These last four are during a trip…

1. Checking a bag
2. Drinking too much at business events
3. Working all the time on a business trip
4. Not maximizing your destination

You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091

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