Customer Satisfaction and Service Lessons Taught by my Hairdresser

As I was leaving my hair appointment yesterday, I wished I could send big businesses to Mary to learn about … Read MoreCustomer Satisfaction and Service Lessons Taught by my Hairdresser

Are Core Values Important in Customer Experience Management?

Just a quick note on the importance of core values in regards to managing the customer experience and improving customer … Read MoreAre Core Values Important in Customer Experience Management?

Don’t Get Disconnected from Your Customer’s Experience

80% of companies believe they deliver a superior Customer Experience; however, only 8% of their customers agree. Clearly, here is … Read MoreDon’t Get Disconnected from Your Customer’s Experience

Would You Like to Improve the Customer Experience?

Customer experience management comes down to positively enhancing the feelings that the customer has when they do business with us. … Read MoreWould You Like to Improve the Customer Experience?

Dear Employer, Your Staff Has a Wish List…..

Dear Employer, It’s us… your staff.  You’ve been talking a lot about serving our customers well and doing everything we … Read MoreDear Employer, Your Staff Has a Wish List…..

Customer Service and Chocolate – The Ideal Combination

Picture yourself taking over a franchise that had developed a reputation for poor service. Can you imagine how disheartening it … Read MoreCustomer Service and Chocolate – The Ideal Combination

Offer to Make Your Customer’s Load a Bit Lighter

Yesterday I had two great customer service experiences.  Two completely different scenarios, but the same premise of providing excellent customer … Read MoreOffer to Make Your Customer’s Load a Bit Lighter

Improve Customer Satisfaction by Avoiding Jargon or Industry Terms

We’ve all done it.  We’ve used acronyms and terms that are specific to our world.  Be it financial, medical, industrial … Read MoreImprove Customer Satisfaction by Avoiding Jargon or Industry Terms

Support Your Staff – Your Customer Satisfaction Depends on it!

Yesterday, I was shopping at one of my favorite department stores, Kohls. I frequently shop there because their selection is … Read MoreSupport Your Staff – Your Customer Satisfaction Depends on it!

Make Your Customers Happy by Helping Out in a Bad Situation

To continue the story of the extended Vegas stay………. Upon discovering that we had missed our plane check in time … Read MoreMake Your Customers Happy by Helping Out in a Bad Situation

The Farewell is Just as Important as the Hello

I was just interviewed for an article for National Oil & Lube News about the importance of the proper farewell … Read MoreThe Farewell is Just as Important as the Hello

Improving Customer Service with Apologies Instead of Cash

There is an article posted today on www.dailymail.co.uk that will be surprising to many.  It states that when resolving a … Read MoreImproving Customer Service with Apologies Instead of Cash