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How to Say YES – Every Time

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Trippi is a world-class, award-winning hotel manager and Mitchell is a super-successful restauranteur. Both know the value of their customers hearing yes for an answer. If you dig a little deeper into the concept, it’s not so much about saying, “Yes” to every customer. The key is in how you train people to not say, “No.”

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 11, 2024

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5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.

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When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road”

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I would love to get some service-related feedback. My hotels have struggled this year with our service scores. Do you provide ongoing reinforcement or training to keep your employees guest-focused? . This hotel owner knew his ratings were slipping and wanted to do something about it. He writes: .

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Upgrade Your Customer Service to a First-Class Experience

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It could be a nicer hotel, a better seat in a theater, a better cut of meat at the grocery store, and more. He found that it often doesn’t cost much more to upgrade. So, I started thinking about this advice and how we can apply it to the customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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Tipping Used to Be For Good Service

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People used to tip servers at restaurants, taxi drivers, hotel staff and other traditional service-oriented businesses. Now customers are being asked to tip at auto shops, retail outlets and more. I recently bought a candy bar and paid through the store’s self-service checkout system. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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A Restaurant that Offers Car Washes on the Menu

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This was a great way to keep the valets busy during slower times and make them some extra money when the customers generously tipped them for an amazing experience. . Certain hotels used to offer a shoe-shine service while you were asleep. So, I started thinking about other ways I’ve seen this concept in practice. .

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of March 2, 2020

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Marketing guru, Stan Phelps, shares some data from NTT Ltd’s Annual 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report that might make you believe that it’s true. say it forms a crucial part of organization strategy. Use This Pyramid To Increase Customer Loyalty and Grow Your Revenue by Allyssa Munro. Lots to learn here.