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The Cruel, Cruel Summer Is Over

It’s been a cruel, cruel summer. It’s been too hot, business was a bit down at most of our hotels, I sold my house and

September 1, 2016

Leaders of the Pack – Motivating GSRs to Gather Wool

Every person who walks through our front door is a potential customer and our Front Desk staff is an integral cog in the sales conversion

June 29, 2016

Mental Sorbet…. A Good Intermezzo For Managers and Leaders

A great meal is always enhanced by an intermezzo. Sorbet cleanses the palate and allows you to open up your tastebuds for the flavors to

June 24, 2016

Lettuce Turnip the Beet and Sell!

Selling is a very broad-based activity. Everyone’s style is different – kinda like listening to the different music genres. Because June is National Fresh Fruit

June 15, 2016

Body Language. Getting The Upper Hand In Sales

Your body language is an important and integral piece of the salesmanship puzzle. The right body language will exude confidence. (Please watch this Ted Talk about

May 24, 2016

“Darn Good Advice” If I Do Say So Myself

I got a notification today that someone had “liked” one of my blog posts. Just for giggles and to stroke my own ego because someone outside

May 20, 2016

SuperMom

If there every was a SuperMom, it would be my Mom. My sisters follow closely in her footsteps, but nevertheless, my Mom is da bomb!

May 2, 2016

Looking for Love in all the Right Places

Finding business for your hotel is much like searching for Mr. Right. Are you “Looking for Love in all the Right Places”? Is the perfect business

April 22, 2016

Can You Dig It? Earth Day Awareness

I can dig it, can you dig it baby? Last year, right around this time, I blogged about the value of celebrating Earth Day. (Follow

April 13, 2016

I Love My Red Sox!

I Love My Red Sox! There is nothing that warms my heart more than “opening day” of Major League Baseball. And today, I am a

April 4, 2016

Tips on Telephone Etiquette ~ “Can You Hear Me Now?”

Telephone etiquette is a hot button in my book… the quality of you and your hotel’s salesmanship can be interpreted in just a very few

February 18, 2016

One Giant “Leap” For Sales and Marketing

In July, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped down upon the lunar surface and proclaimed, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” This

February 10, 2016

“Big Game” Starting Line-Up

The “Big Game” weekend is about to unfold. “Big Game” parties have been planned, invitations are out, game colors are washed and ready to wear,

February 4, 2016

De-Cluttering Your Brain = Improved Selling Power

Some days my brain actually hurts from data overload. I stare at my computer waiting for a brilliant idea to surface, or trying to come

January 21, 2016

Be Quirky And Unique – Stand Out From The Crowd

I cannot begin to count how many times I have blogged or published articles about being different and unique, and “standing out from the crowd” when

December 18, 2015

My Holiday Gift To You

My greatest pleasure is that I love selecting and giving gifts to everyone who is near and dear to me. Couple that with my Catholic

December 17, 2015

Elf On The Shelf and Other Silly Holiday Traditions!

One of my favorite activities around the holidays is the Elf On The Shelf. Originally designed as a family tradition, where a little elf figurine

December 1, 2015

Sales Is Scary

Holidays are fast approaching and unless your hotel is located in a tropical, warm weather or snow-covered, mountain resort destination, you are probably looking at

October 27, 2015

So We Gotta Say Good Bye, To The Summer…..

I am a beach girl. Always have been, always will be. Every year I look forward to summer with fresh fruits and vegetables at my

September 3, 2015

Gone Fishin’ – Bait Your Hook and Start Prospecting!

Prospecting is a necessary skill for sales persons. One can find any excuse to not prospect – your customer needs you, you need to do

August 4, 2015

2019... The Year of the Pig

'Tis The Season For Thanks And Giving

Be A Star When Analyzing Your STR Report

"Darn Good Advice" If I Do Say So Myself

"Big Game" Starting Line-Up

Be Quirky And Unique - Stand Out From The Crowd

Are You Wallowing In The Grass Or In The Mud?

Act Effectively - Work Smarter Not Harder

"This Is My Generation... Baby!"

Are You Laboring On Labor Day?

10 Habits You Must Quit To Be Successful In Sales

BAR! Now That I Have Your Attention...

Asking For The Sale = Increased Bookings

"The Power Of Advice"

Add A Call To Action To Everything You Do

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