Join me in celebrating the September, 2021, release of the book “I’ll Be Back“ in my one-on-one interview with the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling author, customer service and experience expert and award-winning keynote speaker…Shep Hyken. “I’ll Be Back” is Shep’s 8th book on the delivery of customer service and customer[…]
Now that businesses are reopening, customers are excited to shop again but they’ve also raised the bar on their expectations from the businesses they patronize. Here are 4 ways to help you meet the challenge of exceeding those expectations as a business owner, entrepreneur or manager and to making your customers say “WOW!” First….Your Customers[…]
Delivering an amazing, “WOW!” level customer experience is not just about having a solid process in place for the delivery of that experience, it also requires an unwavering commitment to your company’s purpose. Purpose can be defined as an attitude—a mindset; but not just yours. It should be the attitude and mindset of your entire[…]
Now that businesses are reopening, customers are excited to shop again, but they’ve also raised the bar on their expectations from the businesses they patronize. Here are 4 ways to help you meet the challenge of exceeding those expectations as a business owner, entrepreneur or manager and to making your customers say “WOW!” 1. Your[…]
My dad was one of my greatest mentors in life and in business. And, with Father’s Day here, I share a video tribute to my dad through my memories of his years as a manager of a Kansas City grocery store and the five valuable lessons I learned from him in treating customers—treating people with[…]
No doubt the COVID-19 pandemic lock-down has played havoc on businesses across the country and around the world. But, believe it or not, there can be a brighter future for those business owners and entrepreneurs who continue to focus on moving toward the light at the end of the tunnel. Businesses that survive this unexpected[…]
Did you know that Pixar Studios—the folks that brought you “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars” and “Finding Nemo”—has won 16 Academy Awards? Even so, they don’t rest on their laurels. Every team member in the Pixar organization, from the receptionist to the president, is encouraged to take four hours of class every single week on[…]
“It’s about service to others, cause that’s what it means to be human. Everything about our make-up, our biology and our anthropology is designed to get us to look after each other.” — Simon Sinek A couple of weeks ago I was in a big rush to get out of the house and on my way[…]
“We Solve Customers’ Problems Before They Become Problems.” There used to be a billboard between my home and downtown Kansas City. It was owned by one of the big banks in the area and it read “We solve customers’ problems before they become problems.” Now,that’s a fairly bold statement for any business to make and[…]
Beginning Thursday, March 19th at 4:00 p.m. (CST), I will host a FREE, group #CustomerExperience coaching call for wedding and event professionals via Zoom. Here’s the details: Right now is the perfect time to be proactive in making improvements in your business and in strengthening the relationships that you have with your couples. Beginning this[…]
