Superhost Sunday 5/11
Summary
This video from Build Short Term Rental Wealth features Bill Faeth sharing a story about a past business success. He recounts how his company, a ground transportation provider, went above and beyond for a client by offering them an 'executive for a day' experience, including chauffeured transportation and a catered lunch. This proactive approach, which involved taking extra steps to impress the client, ultimately led to securing a significant business deal.
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