Two BDMs and a Mic

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti. In todays episode we announce we will be attending Star Awards 2024! We are also joined by an amazing guest today in Ashley Beede who will be telling us all about her Sandals Journey and talking about things happening soon in the Northeast Region.

//TALENT

James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Ashley Beede - SR. Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast Region

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti. In todays episode we announce our arrival to our own Official Facebook Page! We give out tips and tricks for guests to follow upon arrival to our resorts and also we announce a New Promotion in Jamaica Calling and Beaches Jamming!

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James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we sit down with the Manager of Training and Development, Joe Vanderhoff, to discuss how to maximize your ROI while on resort trips. These tips on photo and video gathering will be instrumental in growing your reach with your clients.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Coach Joe tells us all about Photo and Video content creation while on Resort.

//TALENT

James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Joe Vanderhoff - Manager of Training and Development

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- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti. Today we are joined by Tanya Swann; The Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort. Little does she know we are here to celebrate her 20 years at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and we have an episode filled with surprise guests who want to let Tanya know just how much she means to us.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introductions

0:30 - welcome our Guest

1:17 - Housekeeping and current Promotions

2:18 - We have some BDM Promotions! Congratulations to Amanda Funk and Yasmin Davis

3:21 - Who is Tanya Swann and where did she come from before Sandals and Beaches?

10:45 - Ian Braun thanks Tanya

12:50 - Liz Purkey and the Southeast team joins the show

14:21 - Wendy White joins to say congratulations

17:20 - Chad Krueger joins

19:22 - Coach Joe stops by

20:25 - Dawn Bolte joins to celebrate Tanya

22:25 - Jamie McAnally congratulates Tanya on 20 years

25:22 - Tanya Gives Thanks!

28:15 - Goodbye

//VIRTUAL WEDDING PARTIES

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Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST

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James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Tanya Swann - Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions at Beaches Turks and Caicos

A message from Tanya:

Today it's all about me rolling back the curtain of memories and saying Thank You as it is said a heart that is Faithful, Grateful and Thankful is a heart that is blessed beyond measures.

Today I am blessed and proud to say that I have dedicated 240 months, 1,040 weeks, 7,300 days, 175,300 hours, 10,520, 640 minutes to the last of the true exotics " Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort"

20 years ago I was hired to fill a vacant position at this establishment and today I count it a privilege to recognize this as a milestone which took me on a journey of self evaluation, empowering, motivating, inspiring, growing, experiences and embracing myself for such a journey in my career. Within the past 20 years I was given the opportunities 8 different positions which I have worked my way up to where I am today. The following positions were:-

Secretary for Food and Beverage (start)

Administrative Assistant Sales and Weddings

Executive Administrative Assistant - General Managers

Banquet Coordinator- Sales and Weddings

Senior Sales Executive- Sales Office

Senior Sales Manager- Sales Office

Resort Sales Manager- Sales Office

Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions (current)

In between holding down all the above positions, I also took all the opportunities that was presented to me of upgrading myself educationally and got some extensive on the job training and did some courses with Sandals University and obtained the following.

Associates Degree in Hospitality &Tourism

Certified Train the Trainer

Certified Customer Service Management

Associates Degree in Business Studies

Professional Diploma in Leadership

Professional Bachelor Degree in Hospitality and Tourism

Professional Masters Degree in Hospitality and Tourism

I have also completed other certificate courses with the LMS program through our Learning and Development department as well.

Not only did I soar in holding down positions...

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC! Krysti sits down with Vice President of Trade Sales, Garth Laird in the Miami office to give a special message for all Travel Advisors!

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Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Garth Laird - Vice President of Trade Sales

//VIRTUAL WEDDING PARTIES

Please share with your potential Destination Wedding Couples to learn more about our program and Red Lane Spa incentive they receive when they book with you.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST

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🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we sit down with Sr. Regional Sales Manager Michele Huggins to give a recap of our Island Routes Excursion at the new Sandals Saint Vincent.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introductions

1:35 - welcome our Guest

3:00 - Why watch Mondays live?

4:55 - Housekeeping and current Promotions

8:43 - Virtual Wedding Parties (Link below)

9:28 - Who is Michele and what does she do?

13:50 - Michele's Advice for Travel Advisors

15:10 - Happy Birthday to Regional Director Chad Krueger

16:10 - Recap our Saint Vincent Island Routes Excursion

33:30 - End of year event for Two BDM's and a MIC followers

34:15 - Final Thoughts

36:10 - Northeast Regional event for Travel Advisors

37:13 - Goodbye

//VIRTUAL WEDDING PARTIES

Please share with your potential Destination Wedding Couples to learn more about our program and Red Lane Spa incentive they receive when they book with you.

Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST

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Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST

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//TALENT

James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Michele Huggins - Senior Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest

🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we sit down with Regional Director Chad Krueger to give a recap of our two days visiting the new Sandals Saint Vincent.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

- An overview of the Saint Vincent Airport

- We discuss the Transfer to the resort

- A breakdown of the entire resort

- A chance to be apart of a future TWO BDM's and a MIC event

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James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

Chad Krueger - Senior Regional Director for the Midwest

🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we discuss the latest news and topics in the world of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. In our latest episode, we talk about our week and dive into the MICE awards. We also check out a new episode of Caribbean Cribs!

🌟 Episode Highlights:

- some housekeeping notes in regards to what James and Krysti have going on this week.

- A breakdown of the current promotions (links provided below)

- Sandals wins awards with the 2024 MICE Awards (Link below)

- A Q&A session with James and Krysti with live questions

- Another episode of Caribbean Cribs with Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart

• https://www.instagram.com/adamstewart/

Todays Links

• https://taportal.sandals.com/love-and-let-fly-offer
• Innovation Leads as Sandals® Resorts Earns Six Prestigious Titles at the Annual World MICE Awards™ | Sandals Resorts

Interview with Kimberly Fecunda of Sandals Royal Curacao

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qeUz93vcnQ&t=176s

//TALENT

James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we discuss the latest news and topics in the world of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. In our latest episode, we talk all about Island Routes with Global Sales and Marketing Director, David Black

🌟 Episode Highlights:

- some housekeeping notes in regards to what James and Krysti have going on this week.

- A breakdown of David Blacks Journey through Sandals Resorts and Island Routes.

- In-depth analysis of how to maximize commission with Island Routes.

- A surprise announcement of a Loyalty program and some details for our Travel Advisors.

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James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

//GUEST

David Black - Global Sales and Marketing Director for Island Routes

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- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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🎙️🏖️Welcome back to TWO BDM's and a MIC with James and Krysti, where we discuss the latest news and topics in the world of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. In our latest episode, we're all about our Jamaica promotions and we take a look at Instagram and how you can utilize it as a travel advisor.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

- some housekeeping notes in regards to Jamaica and the current promotions that are running.

- A breakdown of the new promotion for the flight from Miami to Ocho Rios.

- In-depth analysis of all things Instagram

- A closing look into our own Executive Chairman, Adam Stewarts Instagram page and his Caribbean Cribs series.

//TALENT

James Ayres III - BDM North Texas and Oklahoma

Krysti Konopacky - BDM Minnesota and North Dakota

🎧 Available On:

- Spotify: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- Apple Podcasts: @TWOBDMsandaMIC

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twobdmsandamic

💬 Stay Connected:

- Twitter: @Twobdmsandamic

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobdmsandamic

- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

👉 Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. We love hearing your thoughts, so drop us a comment below or reach out on our social media!