I also send new clients to my agent. I haven't got close to 17 new ones though! At present she has 3 future bookings from my referrals. I think I've provided a dozen or so in total.
Being an ex-travel agent I to send lots of clients to the agents that take care of me. I always send the groups to them from my old days because I always gave the best service, they will still call me for referrals and I refer them to those that take care of me. I do have to admit though if I am just booking for me anymore, I just use RCCL's people. They just gave me a great upgrade for the veryyyyy low end inside cabin on deck 2 to a nice outside cabin on deck 9. But I also send those nice people referrals also because thats how they get paid I am sure.
I'm sure you'll see mousepads, cute paperweights, or coffee mugs with cruise line logos. AND don't forget all those fams!!!
Ha! Yeah, right. Well I DO have a nice collection of little stuffed dolls from one cruise line, along with a glass jar filled with mints. Mouse pad? Haven't used one of those in years.
Sonny, I hope your travel agent names you King of the World! You have the right idea in talking her up to your friends. We live for referrals -- and great clients like you!