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Articles Tagged with ''customer service''

inflationary economy

Matt Michel: 11 ways to deal with price complaints in an inflationary economy

Best practice tips for dealing with customer objections.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 6, 2022
Take care of the simple things

Matt Michel: 16 simple steps to superior service

Take care of the simple things and the rest will follow.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
April 6, 2022

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi used to start off his training camps by holding up a football and stating, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” 


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Business is all about finding a balance.

Kenny Chapman: Is efficiency and customer service killing profits?

Business is all about finding a balance.
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Kenny Chapman
April 4, 2022

We’ve all been taught that the most important things we can do in business are taking the best possible care of our customers and running the business operations as efficiently as possible, right? 


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Power Selling Pros launches YouTube, Facebook show to help contractors improve customer service

March 16, 2022

During the show, Power Selling Pros Head of Marketing Zac Garside listens to customer service calls and discusses how the CSR could have improved the experience.


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8 wants service plumbers
SERVICE PLUMBING PROS

Matt Michel: The 8 wants of service plumbers

Addressing consumer wants leads to repeat customers.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
February 4, 2022

We often get consumer needs and wants confused. When water’s flowing where it should not, when the shower is cold, when the toilet does not flush, the need is obvious. Solving needs brings relief, but it does not bring loyalty. Addressing consumer wants is what leads a consumer to proclaim, “So and so is my plumber.”


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T&S announces promotions

June 21, 2021

T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Susan Albright, Nancy White and Maria Facchin in order to support ongoing growth and cement T&S’ leadership role around the globe.


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Tool Tips: Damage prevention

October 19, 2020

We are a full service plumbing company. There are times when we have to gain access to the roof of million dollar homes. 


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work from home

Working from home won’t last forever

Tammy Vasquez
September 30, 2020

Categorized as essential even in lockdown states, home service professionals have to balance protecting the health and safety of their teams with the needs of their customers.


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Sell what they ask for

It’s not about you. It’s about them.
Dan Holohan
August 25, 2020

Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate Black Friday. 


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Customer service can make or break your company

Ensure your entire team knows the meaning of good customer service.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 30, 2020

Well, it finally happened. Michigan weather heated up, and my AC sputtered and died a sad death. 


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