Terrika Starks is the owner of Kiings World Travels, a home based travel business, and a single mother of one. The 33-year-old native of Columbus, Ohio, is the first gold consultant ever from the state. However, while she has 14 years of travel experience, she has only been a travel agent for 16 months.
Terrika is an agent with a 65 –year-old host agency called Archer Travel, which is based out of California. Archer is partnered with Evolution Travel of Las Vegas, NV, and Terrika believes the founder, David McCovy, has created the best business opportunity ever for those like her who enjoy travel and desire to work for themselves.
The gold consultant says was inspired to become a travel agent after she literally watched her sponsor and Platinum Consultant, Latisha Chambers of Virginia, traveling and making money for a whole year! After the eighth trip she booked for me, she said, ‘enough is enough. I need you to start earning commission on your own trips,’ Terrika recalls. So on November 22, 2017, Terrika stepped out on faith and a small investment of $30 and started Kiings World Travels!
“Being able to work from home has allowed me to spend more time with my child and less time punching someone else’s clock. I am able to set my own hours and work on my own terms! Since becoming a travel agent, I’ve booked 90 clients in 2018, with my biggest trip being my own birthday cruise to the Bahamas. I took 26 strangers to Miami and the Bahamas on a 5- day vacation, and in return I earned $1800 in commission!†shares Terrika.  “I currently have the highest rank in my state along with having the pleasure of training all 57 of the agents on my team, which I’ve named Team LIT (Living Individual Testimonies). I have trained them on how they too can not only earn 80% commission on each booking, but how they can claim 477 different tax deductions on their tax return reducing their taxable income!â€
Take a trip with me and get to know Terrika better below.
Fancy: How would you describe your swagher? What makes Terrika, Terrika?
Terrika: My swagher can be described as unique and outgoing. I’m a compassionate go-getter with a giving heart.
Fancy: What did you do prior to being a travel agent?
Terrika: I was previously an EKG Monitor at an ICU hospital.
Fancy: Cool, so you have a large team. Are you still seeking more members? If so, can you describe your ideal teammate?
Terrika: Yes, 67 agents is a lot. Yet, I am still seeking individuals who are currently traveling or looking to travel more and that are coachable and goal driven.
Fancy: I noticed you mentioned that before you booked quite often with another agent, if you don’t mind my asking, where were you going?
Terrika: Everywhere-in 2017, I traveled to Kentucky to see the Arch Encounter and Creation Museum, Virginia Beach twice. I also visited Cincinnati, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento.
Fancy: I know many agents suggest joining the business, if you already travel a great deal, but would you say there is a certain percentage of travel that your work or brand should require before seriously considering the idea?
Terrika: I would say no, and you really don’t have to have a percentage of knowledge of the travel industry due to all the training and resources that are provided, but there is a ton to be learned. Heck I’m still learning new things about the industry. A lot of the products we offer, are things people already do. We are able to provide more than travel accommodations. We have deals on restaurants, amusement parks, and even sports and concert tickets.
Fancy: With summer approaching, are there any destinations you would suggest or recommend?
Terrika: For a summer trip, I would have to say any beach is my go-to destination. I love the ocean, sand, and sun! I even had the pleasure, in 2017, to touch both the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean in the same year!!
Fancy: Do you have any travel tips for those preparing to travel during this busy season?
Terrika: Plan ahead and hire me!!! I take the pressure and stress off my clients, from researching the packages, booking, checking them into their flight or cruise and even checking in on them during and after the trip.
Fancy: Do you have any upcoming events or projects that you care to share?
Terrika: I currently have four group cruises going out this year, with one being an 80- passenger Ohio Authors Kickback in October going to Bahamas. I also have a 65-party destination wedding to Florida that I am coordinating, and I will be accepting my Gold Promotion plaque at nationals in Vegas in June!!!!
Terrika was our travel sponsor for our Angel McCoughtry cover shoot in Atlanta, Georgia, and we’re appreciative of her.
This boss chick says she’s grateful for the opportunity and the blessings that have come with the journey, and she’s excited to see what the future holds.Â
Connect with Terrika below.
FB Personal Page-Terrika Starks
FB Business Page-https://www.facebook.com/Kiings-World-Travels-2105387446356418
Instagram- @mikiingsmom
Website- www.kiingsworldtravels.com
Photography by Delilah Peach Photography.
