We finally found a way to make our creator life pay for itself.
Ad revenue and affiliate commissions weren’t cutting it. A travel agency partnership did—and opened up a whole new way to fund our travels.
We all know how tough it is to actually afford this lifestyle. Ads barely cover a coffee, brand deals come and go, and affiliate links… well, let’s just say they rarely cover the airfare, even when the fucking Honey browser extension isn’t stealing our commissions.
Here’s the thing:
About 18 months ago, Erin and I stumbled into something that worked better than anything else we’ve tried since starting our channel in 2019. It’s not flashy, but it’s real—and it completely changed the game for us.
Antarctica had been at the top of my bucket list, but with pre-airfare prices ranging from $10,000-25,000 per person and with our videos featuring our family of four, it just wasn’t in the cards.
Until it was.
I had gotten a cold call from the head of a respected travel agency (yes, they still exist). He outlined the ways we could earn real referral revenue through a partnership, but considering my 7th Continent Dreams, he proposed starting with a hosted trip. Within days, we had pulled together plans for a group cruise across Antarctica.
The deal was simple:
Erin and I would join the trip at no cost
We’d split commissions 3 ways (us/agency/agent)
Our kids’ cost would come out of our commissions
We received over $50,000 in compensation for that trip.
A penny saved is a penny earned and by saving the $12,000 per person cost for a trip we already wanted to take, we saved $48,000 between the four of us. And after paying for our kids out of our split, we still got a commission check for $5,000, which more than covered 4 international flights and other expenses along the way. My pricey Antarctic dream? Completely free.
Interesting tidbit: had Erin and I been traveling sans-children, our cash commission check would have been $21,000.
Honestly, before this, I had no idea this kind of thing was even possible. Most people don’t, because nobody talks about the behind-the-scenes side of these deals. But now that we’ve done it—and figured out what makes trips like this succeed (while others flop)—we want to share it with other creators who are in the same boat we were in. For the win-win.
But that was just the start
we started a travel agency
we’re making more now than on that one trip
Here’s the thing: when these brands are paying $500-2,500 per guest in commissions, things can get lucrative fast.
Two Ways to Partner with ABC Trips
1. Referral Commissions
Share your unique ABC Trips link with your audience.
Earn a commission on every booking we close.
Weekly performance reports + fast payouts (within 10 days of us being paid).
2. Influencer Trips
Work with us to ideate, plan, launch, and promote your own hosted trip.
From surveys to gauge audience interest, to destination selection, to full promo support—we’re with you at every step.
You focus on creating content and building excitement; we handle the logistics, booking, and operations.
(Pro tip: most creators who’ve tried this elsewhere failed. We’ve cracked the code for choosing the right trips and making them work.)
How It Works (Simple + Clear)
Submit the interest form.
Hop on a quick Zoom with us.
We set up your referral links and/or influencer trip strategy.
You start sharing with your audience.
We provide weekly reports + marketing support.
You get paid within 10 days of us being paid.
Why ABC Trips?
We’re creators too—we’ve been where you are.
We know what works (and what doesn’t).
We’ve got insider access to premium trips your audience actually wants.
Our system is battle-tested, profitable, and creator-friendly.
Call to Action
Ready to finally monetize your audience in a way that fuels your travels?
👉 [Fill out the interest form now]
Optional FAQ (you can flesh out later)
How much can I realistically earn?
Do I need a certain audience size?
What kinds of trips can I host?
Who handles customer service and logistics?
When do I get paid?
If this sounds like something that could help you the way it helped us, we’d love to chat. No pressure—just fill out the quick interest form and we’ll share what this could look like for your audience.