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Category: Visiting Clients – Ideas that WOW!

‘Tis The Season For Thanks And Giving

In the hotel industry, we are always thanking and we are always giving…. especially in November and December. Unless you are a winter destination or resort,

November 9, 2018

May Day: Day to Celebrate or a Cry for Help?

On Tuesday, May 1st we celebrate May Day. It’s a sure sign that warmer weather is upon us and that summer cannot be far behind.

April 30, 2018

Love Is In The Air. Or Is It?

The Beatles say “All You Need Is Love”. John Paul Young says “Love Is In The Air”. The Captain and Tennille say “Love Will Keep

January 12, 2018

Loyal Customers – Are They Worth The Price?

Why are people loyal to a product? Is it because the product is just that good, familiar or worth it? Or, are we getting customers

November 2, 2017

The Power of Love

The power of love is a curious thing. Some celebrate with their true love. Some celebrate the love of family. Some celebrate the love of

January 18, 2017

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

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

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

Customer Service or Customer Wowing?

“Our strength is great customer service,” I exclaimed on my most recent sales call. “Great, the last 10 sales people I spoke to claim to

September 23, 2014

You’re Engaged…. Congratulations!

Happy Valentine’s Day! OK – so it’s a couple of days early, but I do want to wish all you hotel lovers a great day,

February 12, 2014

Just How Cold Are You?

While many of us are suffering through the Arctic chill that has plagued our nation this week, we need to remember that warm sunshine, Spring

January 7, 2014

Summer Doldrums? Who Said So?

Linda’s Star Spangled Pops Hands-on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 per sandwich What you’ll need: Mini ice-cream sandwiches Sprinkles or nonpareils

June 18, 2013

The Art Of Cocktail Party Speak

Let’s face it, some of you are blessed with the gift of gab, and well, some of you just find mingling, conversing and networking the

June 2, 2013

Stand Out In The Crowd

Stand Out: Send a Spring Thank You Customers often expect cards and gifts during the winter holidays, when your message is just one of dozens

April 3, 2012

The First Day Of Spring – What’s A Sales Person To Do?

I know what I want to do. Not sit at my desk today! I want to move my computer out on the back porch and

March 21, 2012

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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