Make your first impressions stand out
“First impressions last.” It is that simple. So focus on those first two essential minutes on the job. For example…
customer eyeglasses
Mike Lamunyon: “I was ready to have a nervous breakdown before SFS!”
Mike reminisces on the growth of his restoration business and how Jon-Don and the SFS program have been his “Partners for Success”…
Dealing “up front” with winter’s woes
When rainy/snowy/generally nasty weather arrives the residential cleaning cancellations start rolling in. Here is a “preemptive strike” to stop the madness.
SFS Member Profile: Chavez Restoration, Inc.
Chavez Restoration Inc. continues to honor the core values of 1) doing the best job possible, 2) being the best for the task and 3) keep the customer satisfied .
Cleaning up by “doing good”!
Restoration operations, building service contractors and carpet cleaning companies can all offer charitable efforts for the community. (And win a few new customers along the way!)
Respect your client’s “Personal Space”
You (and your employees) have a very short time to put your customer’s mind at ease. How long? Steve says two minutes! So you better get started off right…
The Three A’s – Part 3: Affability
Are you nice to your customers? Who isn’t? But are you affable? In the speed of today’s business world being pleasant, friendly or sociable is a luxury many business owners feel that they just can’t afford. Chuck reviews why cleaners and restorers need a little bit of “bedside manner”.
Words Do Matter (Part II)
Here are some more words to avoid along with the better replacements. Plus, our readers chime in with their favorite expressions.
Words DO matter!
Words paint a mental image in the already stressed out mind of your residential client. So Steve shares some great “replacement phrases” for the negative word “spray”!
Asking permission creates great Moments of Truth
You are a kind, generous person that delights in doing extra things for your clients AND at no charge. So why not get the credit for doing so and in the process create Cheerleader Customers? Steve shares a tip…
Always “do extra” but never do it “for free”!
Value Added Service is all about going the extra mile to make your customer happy. Here are a few options and tips on how to present your “no-charge” extras.
Focus on your technician’s shoes!
If you are cleaning floors you must focus on the work AND the shoes you are wearing. Why? Because your client will be! So your technician’s shoes should reflect your company’s “Commitment to Cleanliness”.
Avoiding the “Mirror Test” in hiring employees
Too many of us hire with this criteria: 1) Blow on this mirror. 2) Is the mirror fogged? 3) Yes? Great- you are hired! Steve analyses the moral, ethical and financial implications of hiring the wrong person.
Why can’t customer service always be this easy?
Everyone knows Big Billy has always been addicted to the coffee at Starbucks. Now his latest Starbucks experience has turned him into a raving fan. Future SFS attendees be warned …
TOP TEN #1: “Make the Cheerleader”
Steve shares his #1 best way to Make More Money (MMM) at each job AND a list with 45 easy tips on HOW to MMM! Don’t miss this one!