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Tailor to the Type – 5/25/21

May 25th, 2021 (No Comments)

Every customer is different.  We need to look at each customer as unique, because they feel that they and their situation are unique. But even when you have that individual focus, there are a few basic philosophies of great customer service that apply to certain customer types: If they’re upset, listen. If they’re new, learn. […]

The Problem with “No Problem” – 5/18/21

May 18th, 2021 (No Comments)

The man asked for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage, and she said: That’s not a problem! The customer walks into the bike shop wearing a cast and notes that the new bike he just bought had brakes that failed and that need to get fixed. The employee responds:  No problem. The employee picks up the […]

Attitude Can Enable or Limit Success – 5/11/21

May 11th, 2021 (No Comments)

Jerome was exceptionally good at customer service; he always received rave reviews from his customers. But Jerome felt like he knew everything there was to know about customer service, and, therefore, he did not need to attend any training or conferences.  His attitude was that he knew it all. Because of that, his professional growth […]