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How to “lose” a customer with a lame lost and found policy
I’ve been traveling the globe on business for more than 20 years. Occasionally, I will inadvertently leave something behind in a hotel room. Who hasn’t, right? And I’m almost always amazed—and annoyed—by the work that’s required on my part to get my item back. Real...
Home Depot: Bad Customer Service – Part 2
Last week, I shared a real world story with you about a friend of mine leaving a Home Depot dissatisfied and vowing never to return. This week, her story continues… Real World Story: “I decided that I would give Home Depot one more opportunity to provide me with...
Home Depot: Bad Customer Service – Part 1
Have you ever had a customer service experience that left you so frustrated that you vowed—and have kept your vow—never to return, EVER? A friend of mine has, and she shared her recent story with me. Real World Story: “I was at Home Depot looking at area rugs. I found...
Does your personal appearance show customers that you care?
Let’s be honest. When you think of companies that provide exceptional customer service, I bet you DO NOT think of heating and air conditioning companies. Am I right? After all, how can some grumpy, smelly, unshaven guy in dirty overalls ever deliver a great customer...
How to turn customer dissatisfaction into customer loyalty
Bad customer service is a simple fact of life. Products fail. Services are sometimes less than stellar. Customer service reps can certainly have bad days, just like the rest of us. Because of these circumstances, I’m sure you’ve had a customer service experience that...
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