This was from a quarterly back in 2008 and reflects the growth they were showing. Had companies, sports teams, Churches, almost any membership body starting up travel clubs for their employees, fans, members, etc...
............... (home-based independent representatives)
"The number of RTAs ' increased to 138,814 in the first quarter of 2008 from 82,932 in the comparable quarter of 2007. The Company believes the significant increased number of RTAs is attributable to the emerging market shift for travel services to the Internet."
Multiply the growth by $450-$500 initial and, I believe, $50 a year from all and a cut of sales, and they advertised themselves to be among the 25 top travel agencies in the country.
They've changed the business model to more of a franchise type operation where they call their affiliates "Travel Store Owner"