{"id":5936,"date":"2021-06-28T19:19:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T19:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etereman.com\/remanu\/?p=5936"},"modified":"2021-06-28T19:19:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T19:19:41","slug":"make-new-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etereman.com\/remanu\/2021\/06\/28\/make-new-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Make New Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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My go-to grocery store isn\u2019t the biggest or the cheapest, but they make me feel like a friend. My car insurance likely isn’t the best rate out there, but my agent makes me feel like family. The dealership we just purchased two vehicles from doesn\u2019t have the best selection, but the people were invested in our experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s something about spending my money at a place that makes me feel like a priority. When I walk into a place and they know me by name or at very least seem happy to see me, it encourages me to come back. I trust them to provide me the same level of service they would to their mother. I would rather spend an extra few bucks or travel a few more miles, to give my business to a company whose employees make me feel that they have my best interest in mind and truly care. Whether it be the warm welcome, giving me the sale price even if I forgot my coupon or asking about the family, my loyalty to that business has been won and I will scream from the hills to let everyone know how great they are. And most importantly, I will keep coming back.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know this sounds simple, be friendly, greet guests with a smile, put out feel-good vibes when addressing a customer. It\u2019s customer service 101. But it\u2019s not always there. Our employees get busy, they get overwhelmed, they may not be invested in your business or your customers. The inability or lack of desire to make \u201cfriends\u201d with our customers has the potential to negatively impact your customer base. Customers who don’t feel connected, don’t carry loyalty to your business or your brand. They will shop wherever it is the cheapest or most convenient. If you want to make your customer value you, then you must make them feel valued in return.\u00a0 Repeat customers that let the world know how great you are are a company\u2019s greatest advertisement. And it\u2019s free!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a few tips to make your customer your friend:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Make them feel welcome. Greet them with a smile. Ask how they are doing. You will be surprised how quickly a stranger can turn into an acquaintance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Be observant. Is that a dog you hear in the background? Ask about it. Is the guy at your counter wearing a t-shirt with a logo you find interesting? Mention it, inquire. Talking about the weather is a fine way to fill the conversation gaps but engaging the customer in something they find interest in is your first step in beginning that friendship.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Take every opportunity to make the customer feel like they are a priority. Make them feel important and let them know you are invested in them. If you are invested in them they will be invested in you. Build a relationship that fosters trust and commitment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Close with a thank you, even if they didn’t buy this time. They came into your business, they spent their time considering you or your product or services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u201cSee you next time\u201d not good-bye. We need them to know we want to see them again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I have no delusion that some customers won\u2019t engage with your mission to befriend them. Some simply want to get in and get out. They want the cheapest and the most convenient. Those customers are fine not being your friend. You likely don’t have their loyalty, you are just another notch on their shopping belt. And that’s ok too. I challenge you to break down their walls, find a common ground and make a friend. If you fail, that’s ok. But, if you win, your business wins time and time again. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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