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The 14 Stages of Guest Interaction

The 14 Stages of Guest Interaction. with Bill Bullard Inn at Occidental of Sonoma Wine Country CABBI Bullard Partners bill@bullardpartners.com 707-823-0350 Slides available at www.bullardpartners.com. Proactive Approach. ?. ?. The Rule of Fives Time vs. Money. ?.

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The 14 Stages of Guest Interaction

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  1. The 14 Stages of Guest Interaction with Bill Bullard Inn at Occidental of Sonoma Wine Country CABBI Bullard Partners bill@bullardpartners.com 707-823-0350 Slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  3. Proactive Approach ? ? • The Rule of Fives • Time vs. Money ? ? ? $ $ $ 6 6 $ 6 6 6 $ slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  4. Rule of Fives ? ? When you are asked the same question five times OR You repeat the same guest task five times ? ? ? slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  5. Time vs. Money $ People’s Free Time is now more Valuable 6 6 slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  6. Website 1st Guest Interaction • Hire a proven B&B website designer • Expand from the basic pages- include EVERYTHING there is to do slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  7. Phone/Online Reservations2nd Guest Interaction • Ask only questions that you need to know • Use a simple form • Record in RSVP book • Process all reservations through single person Check and Balance slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  14. Confirmation3rd Guest Interaction Email typically • Automated through guest software • Links to extras, activity & dinner website pages • Link to website directions and PDF file slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  18. Pre-Arrival Email4th Guest Interaction Looking forward to your stay • Reminder about Dinner Reservations with Links • Reminder about Activities requiring Reservations with Links • Links to Weather website • Things not to Pack (e.g. Hairdryer, Robe, Slippers) • Things to Pack (e.g. Laptop, Cell Phone, Light Jacket) • Extras Available slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  21. Arrival5th Guest Interaction • Hand Guest all Reservation Cards • include Directions, Phone, Address • Late Check-in Boxes slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  30. Paper Supplies • Find your local paper wholesaler • Select paper, cover stock, and envelopes that are stock items… no special orders • Have local printer cut cover stock into ¼ sizes • Have your logo designer make a masthead • Use MS Word to create cards • Use a standard dot matrix or laser printer (Costco), consider color laser Need Help? Find a 15-year old whiz kid slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  31. Late Check-in www.GESecurity.com (formerly Supra) 1) www.homedepot.com 2) www.lvsales.com Key Safe Pro (big) Key Safe Original (small) slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  32. Room Information6th Guest Interaction Use check off sheets Have templates! • Inspect Rooms before Check-in Time • Welcome Note (by hand) Guests don’t listen during check-in • Guest Directory • Signs (pros/cons) • Place Info Card visible with Important Details e.g. Breakfast, Smoking, Check-out, Turn-down • Comment Card • Postcards • Letterhead • Forgotten Amenities • Note Under the Bed/Over Armoire slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

  33. Room Checks slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  41. Guest Resources7th Guest Interaction • Internet Access, wired/wireless • Guest Computer • Burn Guest Pictures • Press Binder • Brochure Rack slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  44. Evening Reception8th Guest Interaction • Interaction • Hosted Event • Offer Dinner Menus and Recommendations • Discuss Plans for Next Day(s) • Provide Map and Activity Pamphlets • Offer Personal Touch and Insight slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  48. Return from Dinner9th Guest Interaction • Provide Place to Deposit Comment Cards • Sweet Dreams • Tomorrow’s Weather info Posted or Slipped under Room Door slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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  50. Music & Lights Timers slides available at www.bullardpartners.com

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