How many times have you listened to others and completely spaced out while they were talking? And when they finish, they ask, “What would you do?” To which you stammer about not being sure and that you’d have to think about it. In today’s fast-paced, multi-tasking and...
Even though we all strive toward providing the best possible service, our efforts are not always enough to keep a customer satisfied and coming back. Sometimes, when a customer asks to cancel our service, we need to do so graciously and without adding any further...
All companies want loyal customers. Yet, most are clueless about how to create them. Companies that are consistently successful know that when customers have memorable stories of their experiences with you, it creates a permanent place in their brains and hearts,...
Miscommunication happens all the time. So many words in the English language have multiple meanings. Combine that with cultural diversity and it’s a true wonder we can communicate clearly at all. However, in the business world, miscommunication can lose you customers...
Have you ever had a bad “exit” experience with a company that caused you to never return again? You were greeted warmly and with a smile. You were assisted kindly and called by name throughout your interaction. All your questions were answered, and you were given...
To help me kick start my consulting services with any new company client, I always ask how well customers are treated. Inevitably, most owners and managers reply with an answer like “Our service is great!” When I ask how they know this to be true, they usually say...
