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With the holidays in full swing, you have a lot on your plate. And if you run an indoor facility, you're most likely gearing up for the peak birthday party season.

During this busy season, it can be easy to let service level standards slip, but doing so can cost your facility a lot of missed upsells and lost bookings if your team's not operating at the right level. That's why we brought back this popular post about the pitfalls many inbound sales teams succumb to – and how to avoid them.

After working with sales teams for over six years, one of the struggles I hear about most is that sales team members don’t feel valued or supported by management.

For many FECs, one issue close to everyone’s mind remains how to bridge the gap between sales and marketing and operations.

In many businesses, these three departments (or job functions) couldn’t be further apart. The reality is, though, that the best companies create a symbiotic relationship between all three.

Selling gift cards is a terrific way to introduce new people to your facility and increase revenue.

Inbound and content marketing strategy is a practice that requires the perfect cocktail of art and science – and it’s always changing. But what hasn’t changed is that your consumer desires relevant, personalized content and offerings that speak directly to their needs, wants and interests.

Fall is fast approaching (yes, go ahead and order your pumpkin spice with wild abandon), and most of us in the amusement industry are gearing up for fall trade shows to learn what’s new and hot in the space.

While you’re on the hunt for your next attraction or product offering, it’s also a good time to evaluate the current state of your facility’s operations to make sure your systems and capabilities are enough to support your continued growth.

Your point of sale touches every guest and every dollar, so it’s a critical component of your success. Here are five warning signs that will let you know it’s time to consider an upgrade.

It’s easier to sell more to your existing customers than it is to get new ones (and it costs less, too). But many FECs and amusement destinations fail to make the most of each customer relationship.

More engaged and loyal guests will help you achieve more revenue, so focus on cultivating a flourishing customer relationship to get closer to your goals. Here are five steps to help you identify and entice your best guests.

Offer special sales and pre-purchase opportunities to fundraiser groups, VIPS or group events with hidden webstore links that you can add to any digital marketing effort or campaign.

Today’s CenterEdge Pro Tip from Director of Training and Education Rosie Salas shows you how to create special offers via private link to your webstore without making them available to the general public.

There are already plenty of amusement outlets competing for the entertainment dollar, but for many indoor family entertainment centers, the summer presents even more challenges to keeping your guests loyal.

Before you decide to change your hours or do a rain dance in the parking lot, consider this sage advice from marketing expert, Jill Konrath: “Know your competition, but don’t obsess over them.”

Are you doing all you can at your FEC to maximize your bottom line?

Get guests to come in and keep them coming back for more with a solid sales process and a toolbox full of marketing efforts to entice guests ... and improve profits. Here’s what you can do to keep your facility top of mind and guests jumping for more.