I have a friend who runs a fitness center. He told me that ever year their membership skyrockets in January and like clockwork, his business is packed most of the day in the weeks following New Years. You probably know what is coming next – by the end of...
Its a new year. Time to dust off that Customer service love and move forward into 2017 with passion. Many have taken the time to tick off the best of Customer service from 2016. Others will tell you what is up and coming for this new year. I want to talk about...
Airline Customer service is often an exercise in irony. I can tell you as a frequent traveler that there truly is a wide range of service when it comes to the airline business. Much like you might find a different dining experience in a drive through than at a...
Department stores invoke memories of a simpler time. I think back to the history of some of the most storied American brands such as JC Penney, Nordstrom, and Macys. These are iconic brands – a part of our social fabric and the precursor to the modern...
This week is like Christmas for those who serve Guests and lead teams. Why? Because it’s Customer Service Week! In 1992, President George H. Bush signed a proclamation establishing National Customer Service Week. Every year, in the first full week of...
When we discuss specialized industries, some bring more trepidation to Guests than others. For many, there is nothing more daunting than a foray in to the world of home improvement. Let’s face it, for most people their home is their single biggest...