We’ve all seen it on countless competitor websites: “We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations!” It’s a seemingly innocuous statement, a badge of honor in many industries. But what if there’s a better approach? What if exceeding expectations, while well-intentioned, actually undermines your value proposition? This article challenges the traditional “exceeding expectations” mantra used throughout […]
Tag: Customer Loyalty
Best Practices for Sending Customer Feedback Surveys
In the world of customer feedback surveys, there exists a prevalent misconception that merely soliciting input from customers is enough to drive business growth, enhance customer experience, and align with expectations. While customer feedback is undeniably valuable, this belief oversimplifies the process and ignores the nuanced strategies required to effectively gather and utilize feedback. To […]
The ROI of Implementing a Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
I heard a speaker say recently, “There is no reason for any firm to apologize for its need to make a profit. ”He was right. Profitability is essential to the health of any business. Furthermore, it’s necessary to enable a business to continue to grow and provide jobs for its employees as well as service […]
Why your Net Promoter Score needs a GPS to drive success
The Net Promoter Score (NPS®) measures the willingness of clients to recommend your firm’s service to their peers. It is typically used as a proxy for gauging your clients’ overall loyalty to your firm and your brand. Many Client Experience (CX) and Voice of the Client (VoC) programs incorporate NPS. The founding principles of NPS […]
Identify referrals with your Customer Feedback program
Implementing a customer feedback program gives your firm a tool to identify and quantify your raving fans. It also keeps your firm (and your customers’ appreciation for what you are doing for them) top-of-mind.
To know me is to love you – building client loyalty
I have a few brands I love. Like many people, I fly Southwest any chance I can – even choosing connections and higher ticket prices just to stay in the brand. But we all know these consumer brands and their stories. Southwest, along with Ritz Carlton, Amazon, Chick-Fil-A, and the other darlings of customer experience […]
Is rapid growth stressing your team?
It doesn’t have to. I recently had dinner with a client while at an industry event. He’s the young leader of a regional office for a larger firm. He shared his story: “Six hundred percent growth in just a couple years. Most of my peers would envy what we’ve done. I’m not sure my staff […]