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January 2024

White Glove Customer Service is the Great Equalizer, Part 2

In a world saturated with digital interactions and impersonal transactions, genuine human connection and personalized service have become the ultimate luxuries. This is where the alluring concept of “White Glove service” takes center stage. But what exactly does that entail, and how can businesses harness its power to elevate customer experiences? And, does it really reap tangible rewards? Here we reveal the formula to White Glove service and why it’s worth it.

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White Glove Customer Service is the Great Equalizer, Part 1

Everyone’s looking for the next billion dollar idea. Every entrepreneur wants to build the next ‘better mousetrap.’ The next “Big Idea.” The next Unicorn. The next App. They want to make a product or deliver a service faster, easier, smarter, cheaper, etc. But what if the next “Big Thing” is actually the same old thing, just with much better service? Here is the truth that no one wants to talk about… there is a customer service leak and it has spread to all industries. Hospitality. Aviation. Insurance. Healthcare. Property Management. Banking. Law. Accounting. No industry is exempt. But this is good news for companies that can deliver exceptional customer service. Is your business delivering white glove customer service? Just exactly what does that look like?

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A Big Hairy Audacious Goal and the Bannister Effect

Word Count: 1,659Estimated Read Time: 6 ½ Min. It’s the start of 2024.  You made a list of resolutions.  You wrote out personal, professional and/or business goals.  You sketched out a plan of action.  And determined company leaders have set … Continue reading

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From Ideas to Impact: Boosting Your Execution in 2024

Word Count: 1,313Estimated Read Time: 5 ½ Min. It’s January and the pressure to make and keep resolutions is strong.  People resolve to tackle big dreams and even bigger ideas.  But success is typically predicated on execution.  A plan is … Continue reading

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Avoiding the Most Common Marketing Delusions, Part 3

In the high-flying world of business — where ambitions skyrocket and dreams take flight — there lurks a hidden danger that causes even the most accomplished marketing gurus and business trailblazers to falter: marketing delusions. These insidious misconceptions about the nature and effectiveness of marketing strategies can act like fog in the cockpit, steering even the most seasoned leaders astray. These delusions promise quick fixes, easy wins, and meteoric rises, but instead cause believers to crash land in a harsh landscape of wasted resources, ineffective campaigns, and missed opportunities. Don’t let these very common marketing delusions trip you up in 2024.

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