July 3, 2019
Have you noticed that your life seems to be getting busier? Most of us have, and the most of us includes your customers.
When you are promoting your events, create a flyer or email that not only tells...
June 26, 2019
There is a lot of planning that goes into winery special events. Time is spent working on the venue, as well as the food and the wines that are going to be served.
In order to create an exceptional event...
June 19, 2019
As event season is already upon us, it’s important that we are ready to ensure the success of the events we work hard to produce. Here are a few tips when hosting events.
Create An Atmosphere
You want...
June 12, 2019
Last week I presented tips on selling to the Silent Generation and Boomers. Today we examine selling to the younger generations: Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.
Gen X
Gen X sometimes seems to get lost between...
June 5, 2019
One of the most important aspects of creating converts (those customers who spread the word of your winery far and wide) is creating a connection with them during their first visit. When you do they will...
May 29, 2019
No winery can have too many brand ambassadors. People who will tell the world about your wine. Usually we think of brand ambassadors as customers who are connected to your winery and love your wines. However,...
May 22, 2019
I found an interesting article from Entrepreneur online this week. Written by Travis Bradberry, the article discusses how we learn more through body language than we can through what people tell us verbally....
May 8, 2019
As it is already May and wineries throughout North America are getting busier and busier, it seems like a good time to remind you of methods of interacting with guests that can and will increase sales...
May 1, 2019
As it comes into the selling season, I thought a quick blog on some of the things to look for when you are hiring new hospitality employees might be helpful. I go into lots and lots of wineries and other...
April 24, 2019
This week we continue the topic of managing employees. Last week’s blog discussed giving credit where credit is due, which is the first rule of good management in my mind.
I also wrote about breaking bad...