Tag Archives: WOWplace

Customer Service Should Be At the Customer’s Convenience and the Company’s Cost, Not the Other Way Around

The challenge when it comes to service and service recovery – of any kind, internal or external, personal or professional – is in the answer to this question: When you’re done,would you rather have people say, “That was nice.” or “That … Continue reading

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Johnny the Bagger Shows Us How to Create WOW Experiences

This video has made its way to a lot of people, so you may already have seen the story of Johnny the Bagger, told by my friend and speaking colleague, Barbara Glanz. If you haven’t seen it before, you’re in … Continue reading

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Is Your Customer Service “Nice” or is it “WOW”?

Once again, the nuances of customer service were completely missed by a store that was trying to offer something nice to their customers, but missed the mark due to a tiny detail that would have made a huge difference and … Continue reading

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“Sister Act” Creates a WOW

The movie “Sister Act” starring Whoopi Goldberg is one of the most funny, innovative and touching movies I’ve ever seen. A lot of other people must think so, too, because one of the incredible and creatively-arranged songs (a twist on an old … Continue reading

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Getting Cash at the ATM Can BEE an “OW” Experience

I usually go to my bank branch’s drive-up ATM machine to make deposits and get cash. But I recently found myself near a different branch when I needed to deposit a check, so I went there. This branch happened to … Continue reading

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A Real WOW from WestJet

OK, this is probably one of my favorite WOWs – EVER!  Enjoy…

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Whole Foods Creates WOW Experiences

I recently visited a Whole Foods market where I was blown away by the service I received at the checkout counter.  Not only was the cashier interested in talking to her customers, not just “getting through” each one with as little … Continue reading

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How to Create WOW Experiences by Targeting the Bulls-Eye

We talk a lot about creating WOW experiences – but how do we go about doing it? I’ve created a simple template, in the form of a target that will help you put every aspect of any experience into it … Continue reading

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Is Your Phone Greeting a “WOW!”?

I visited my doctor’s office recently. The office staff there is very friendly and we talk and joke all the time when I’m there.  But on the phone, it’s a different story. When I call, their greeting does include the … Continue reading

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Better Customer Service Requires “Better” Customers!

With a splitting headache, I recently pulled into a car rental lot, hauled all my luggage out of the trunk, dragged it into the building, waited in line and went up to the counter to check out, when… ACCHH!!! I … Continue reading

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