How to sell: Nat Geo-Lindblad Expeditions
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How to sell: Nat Geo-Lindblad Expeditions

How do you sell the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions experience in 30 seconds or less?

In the latest episode of Cruise Corner's How to Sell series, co-host Jack Carter is joined by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' head of UK sales Danielle Bates to explore what sets the expedition line apart.

Bates also shares the three things agents should keep front of mind when matching customers with the line.

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