One of the most abrupt and shocking forbidden phrases you can say to a customer is, “We can’t do that.” These words close the door on the customer’s request as quickly as does its close cousin  — “That’s our policy.” Everyone has heard the “We can’t” phrase before, and we’ve heard it used in situations […]

Research shows that one “bad apple” – an employee with a negative attitude – can impact your entire team. It doesn’t take long before the gloomy team member infects others with their defeatist behavior. First, we need to understand why anyone would adopt an attitude that seemingly has no professional payoff. The answer is because […]

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Speaker, Customer Service Expert, President of Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training We’ve all heard the saying: “Hey, customer service is just plain old common sense.” But then we all know, too, common sense is NOT that common.  Decided to make a quick list of a few common sense things that aren’t so common. […]

Dealing with customers requires a specific mentality and skill set.  Equipping your staff with the proper tools to best navigate service situations will raise customer satisfaction levels, lower employee stress and improve bottom line results.  This complimentary eBook is loaded with proven service tips, relationship skills and sales techniques to help your team deliver world-class service. >>> Request eBook   Topics […]

By Nancy Friedman, President, Speaker, Telephone Doctor Customer Service My entire career has been focused on developing ways to help companies communicate better with their customers. Each year we run this popular article as a reminder for all. Great customer service is sought by most everyone. Businesses go out of their way to give good […]

By Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor Most business owners know that customers will walk – take their business elsewhere if they’re not treated as they’d like to be. But how does a business owner or manager find out what the customer really likes or dislikes? Well, your customers have told us what they may not […]

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Speaker, Customer Service Expert & Engagement Specialist.   A short, but ongoing course. Are you really engaged? Do you and your staff really know how to engage and interact with the customers? Do they even know what it means.  Seems as though every year there’s a “new” word in Customer Service. […]

Nancy Friedman delivered an inspiring customer service keynote presentation to the Funeral Service Association of Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland this week. Would you like information on Nancy’s Keynotes & Corporate Speaking for your next conference or corporate meeting? Customer Service Expert Nancy Friedman is one of America’s most sought after Keynote presenters on the topics of […]

by Nancy Friedman, the Telephone Doctor Doing the little things right is a key component to building a culture of service within any organization.  While most formal training courses take a bit of time to complete, here are ten quick service thoughts you’ll be able to implement immediately: Be a DOUBLE CHECKER. Learn to use […]