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Home » customer service

Articles Tagged with ''customer service''

Customers are Raising the Bar

Keep them by exceeding their expectations.
Adams Hudson
April 19, 2013
What’s up with customers these days? It’s like they want better value, quality products, efficient service and someone they can count on. Then, if they don’t find what they’re looking for, they’re on to someone who’s got what it takes.
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Training Service Technicians

Paul Ridilla
April 19, 2013
Maintaining effective human relations throughout your shop and service department creates an enviable reputation for attracting key employees, which naturally attracts new customers.
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Technician Appreciation

The majority of your techs are open to change and want to improve their work.
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Kenny Chapman
April 19, 2013
I am amazed by how many of my fellow contractors are in a constant state of complaining about their technicians: “I can’t get them to do this. They won’t do that. Why don’t they understand?
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Selling with a purpose

Explain to techs why certain tasks are important on every service call
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Kenny Chapman
March 15, 2013
We find that many managers fail miserably when it comes to properly educating their teams on the reason, or the why, behind selling processes and strategies.
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10 Ways to Make Your Next Phone System Great

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
January 28, 2013
It’s smart to start compiling a MUST HAVE and WANT list for your next phone system as well as locating a new service company to sell it to you, install it and service it going forward. Phones like computers are the lifeblood to a service company.
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PM’s 2012 Best Contractor to Work For: Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, Denver

Public recognition, family-oriented events and excellent benefits keep employees happy and motivated
Bob Miodonski
January 15, 2013
People outside Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric have a hard time believing the company’s Refer an Employee program.


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Providing rest periods for your brain will give you energy to be more productive

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
January 15, 2013
When the busy seasons hit, most of us who work on the road are guilty of dashboard dining.


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Drive by your competitors

Adams Hudson
August 1, 2012
The only five-star cab ride Iíve ever had.
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Recession-proof service

Paul Ridilla
July 1, 2012
Don’t fall prey to ‘service sins’ that will cost you customers.
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The future of fleet management

Kelly Faloon
April 1, 2012
Updated technology increases productivity and driver safety while reducing costs.
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