The Biz Huddle is a founder-led experience designed for established travel agency owners actively building profitable, sustainable businesses.
Designed as an intimate, mastermind-style retreat, Biz Huddle moves beyond traditional conferences. There are no keynotes, no trade-show noise, and no performative networking. Instead, we create space for real work through facilitated conversations, worklabs, hot seats, and peer-led collaboration that leads to tangible progress.
This is not a passive event.
Biz Huddle is an immersive experience for advisors who are ready to think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and make decisions that move their business forward. Every element is designed to support implementation, accountability, and momentum not surface-level tactics.
Our Philosophy
We believe growth happens through clarity, connection, and intentional action, not noise.
The Biz Huddle exists to provide the structure, space, and support experienced advisors need to step into their next stage of leadership with confidence and discernment.
Courtnie Nichols | Founder & Steward
Courtnie Nichols is the Founder of The Biz Huddle and a luxury travel entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple businesses inside the travel industry.
As the CEO of TravelBash and TRvLB, Courtnie remains actively embedded in the realities of agency ownership, serving high-touch clients, leading teams, navigating partnerships, and making real-time CEO decisions. Her work is grounded in lived experience, not theory.
The Biz Huddle was created as an extension of how Courtnie operates as a leader.
After years of attending industry events that prioritized volume over depth, she set out to create a room centered on honest conversation, meaningful collaboration, and real implementation. Biz Huddle reflects her leadership style: advisor-first, relationship-driven, and deeply respectful of the travel industry ecosystem.
Known for her clarity, discernment, and ability to curate high-trust environments, Courtnie brings together established agency owners, partners, and industry leaders to engage with one another as peers. Her focus is not disruption for disruption’s sake, but building profitable, sustainable businesses through strong partnerships, intentional leadership, and long-term thinking.
At The Biz Huddle, Courtnie serves not just as host but as steward of the room, protecting its integrity, shaping its tone, and ensuring every experience supports the growth of the advisors inside it.
The Event Team
Meagan Harris
Meagan is a highly organized and detail-driven meetings and event professional with over eight years of experience bringing complex events to life. She specializes in translating vision into seamless execution, managing every phase from planning through on-site delivery with precision and care. Known for building strong, trusted relationships with vendors and partners, Meagan plays a critical role in ensuring the Biz Huddle experience runs smoothly, thoughtfully, and at the highest standard.
La’Zendra Danforth
La’Zendra Danforth is the CEO of Studio D Events and a seasoned event manager with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and meetings industry. She brings deep expertise across conferences, large-scale events, and high-touch experiences, overseeing everything from strategic planning to flawless execution. A respected industry leader and mentor, La’Zendra is known for her steady leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences.
The Advisory Committee
The Biz Huddle Podcast
The Biz Huddle Podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, conversations, and experiences shaping The Biz Huddle.
Hosted by Theresa Chu-Bermudez and Belvin Baldwin II, the podcast features conversations with speakers, attendees, and contributors, along with occasional insights from founder Courtnie Nichols. Each episode is designed to give listeners a deeper understanding of what makes The Biz Huddle different and why the room matters.
This isn’t a strategy podcast. It’s an inside look at the voices, energy, and perspective behind the Biz Huddle experience, created for advisors considering attendance.