How long have you been in the transportation business in Austin? 29 YEARS
You’re referred to as Mr. Transportation in Austin. What is your favorite part of working with ISES Austin planners?
THEY “GET†THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SERVICE I PROVIDE AND IT’S VALUE TO THEIR CLIENTS. IT’S NOT AS EASY AS YOU MIGHT THINK. IT’S ONE LESS THING FOR THE PLANNER TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
What does your ideal client look like? YOU!
Why is a transportation package so crucial for weddings?
A WELL COORDINATED EFFORT BY A TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL WILL ENSURE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR GUESTS. OFTEN THE TRANSPORTATION IS THE FIRST AND LAST IMPRESSION OF THE GUESTS. COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY AND HAVING A CONTACT PERSON, INSTANTLY ACCESSIBLE IS ESSENTIAL.
For corporate events?
DEMANDS CHANGE BY THE MINUTE DURING CORPORATE EVENTS AND A TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO THE SMOOTH FLOW OF TRAFFIC. ONCE AGAIN…COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY!
How best do you work with planners?
IF IT’S UP TO ME, I PREFER TO MEET WITH THE PLANNER AND THE CLIENT, IF POSSIBLE, TO COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS AND THE FOCUS OF THE EVENT. ONCE THE PLAN IS ADOPTED AND APPROVED, I’LL TAKE IT FROM THERE.
How simple or complex trans plans can your transportation company handle?
WE CAN HANDLE A SIMPLE SEDAN TRANSFER TO A WEEK LONG CORPORATE MEETING WITH AIRPORT ARRIVALS, HOTEL SHUTTLES, DINNER OUTINGS, ETC. FOR THOUSANDS OF GUESTS.
What makes your team stand out from others?
COMPLETE DEDICATION TO YOUR EVENT INCLUDING PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. EVENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT IS OUR ONLY FOCUS…AND WE DO A DARNED GOOD JOB OF IT…IF I MAY SAY SOJ.
Do you extend pricing advantages to ISES members?
WE OFFER OUR BEST PRICING TO ISES MEMBERS. WE ARE NOT THE “DISCOUNT†TRANSPORTATION COMPANY BECAUSE OUR FOCUS IS ON THE SERVICE. WE DO, HOWEVER, ALWAYS STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST OVERALL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND EXPERIENCE TO ALL OF OUR VALUED CLIENTS.
List five services you offer we may not realize:
FIRST AND FOREMOST…DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT. WE HAVE DONE EVENTS IN NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, LAS VEGAS, SAN DIEGO, SEATTLE, NEW ORLEANS, DALLAS, FT. WORTH, HOUSTON AND MORE! WE ALSO OFFER VALET SERVICE; ANTIQUE VEHICLES; VEHICLES FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, COMMERCIALS AND VIDEOS; EVENT PARKING OPTIONS; AND OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER SECURITY.
Most memorable transportation program?
WITHOUT A DOUBT…A 50TH BIRTHDAY CRUISE TO ST. BART’S FOR A VALUED CLIENT A FEW YEARS AGO. OVER A 3 DAY PERIOD I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MOVING JIMMY BUFFETT, CLINT AND LISA BLACK, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, THE BEACH BOYS AS WELL AS MANY OF AUSTIN’S LEADING CITIZENS AND PERSONALITIES. AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO BE STANDING WITH CLINT AND LISA BLACK AND WATCHING THE BEACH BOYS PLAYING TO A CROWD OF…100!! IT COULD HAVE ONLY BEEN BETTER IF I HAD USED SUN SCREEN…AS MY SWEET WIFE, JOAN, HAS POINTED OUT TO ME. RED LOBSTER HAD NOTHING ON ME!
Oddest request?
NOTHING TOO ODD FOR ME…WHY DON’T YOU GIVE IT A TRY??!!
To reach Bill “Mr. Austin Transportation” Talley at Transportation Consultants bill@transconsultants.com or 512.930.4835.
