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The thrifting trend is making garage sales kinda cool again
There are only a couple things that will get my father to stand in line alongside…

Big box stores have everything but big customer service
Walking into a big box hardware store is a little like walking into a deserted castle…

Going global means learning to go local
When I hear the phrase “buying local,” I immediately conjure up images of farmer’s markets and…

5 dating questions you should ask your customers
Customer relationships aren’t that different from your romantic ones. You spend time getting to know a…

We’re not all meant to serve customers, but if you do… a Q&A with CX leader Jeff Toister
Jeff Toister knows CX... but he really knows culture. Here he talks about our responsibility to…

Worked at Red Lobster? Put that on your resume.
Years ago, when Sara Price moved to Chicago, she waited tables while trying to build an…

Begging the question, beating the straw man, and other non-sequitur nonsense
If you deal with customers, you will someday engage in customer arguments. Arguing, making your case,…

Selfish or selective? 6 ways Millennials are changing charitable giving.
Many people think of Millennials as self-centered, selfie-snapping, uber-texting, uber-riding, narcissists. Even some Millennials share this…

Inside a hotel room: tips for excellent customer service
Hospitality customer service is a niche that can help every industry. From retail to technology, these…

The good and the bad of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing is inarguably very popular in our world of social media. But do you know…

10 ways to be a great customer and get great customer service
Being a great customer has lots of benefits, including great customer service. Here are some lessons…

The value of hospitality, no matter what industry you’re in
The value of hospitality can help your business by creating more loyal customers, no matter what…

Empowering your team: kindness in customer service
Being nice plays a big part in customer service. So start empowering your teams to embark…

8 steps to creating loyal, human, customer connections
What if someone told you there was a formula for generating repeat business? That, in just…

Great expectations: why consumers demand the very best
Customers have great expectations, and those expectations transfer. A great experience with one brand or service…

First world problems aren’t just for the First World anymore
First world problems are not just for the First World anymore. Rachel Henry shares five books…

What we expect in the expectation economy
We expect every brand we interact with to deliver a high-quality, seamless experience. Welcome to the…

Giving thanks: brands need gratitude, too
You likely give the people in your life gratitude, but do you give brand gratitude? Telling…

How to turn customers into brand evangelists: a customer experience guide to the promoter economy
This Relate Leadership guide explores the role that customer service and customer experience plays in building great customer relationships and ensuring high customer satisfaction, which leads happy and loyal customers to become brand evangelists.

The goods on good materialism: how to have a better relationship with your stuff
There's a lot of talk about less stuff, more happiness. But is it about less, or…