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Deliver the Honey, HONEY!

LaZendra Danforth  (Owner & Principle Strategist, Studio D Meetings & Events)

Location: 9C

Date: Tuesday, February 13

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: TSE-Business & Professional Development

Theme: AEP- & CSEP-approved

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Deliver The Honey, Honey!
In this session, we are taking it back to the basics: Customer service 101. In the hospitality industry, we are in the business of saying "yes". We will discuss how to successfully maneuver through challenging clients with huge expectations while still keeping the integrity of our company and problem solving in a respectful way. While many view customer service as a dying art, it is the heartbeat of our industry. In this session, you will master how to exceed expectations, maintain boundaries, and create customer retention with exceptional customer service. After all, you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar!

Presentation File

9C.pdf