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I’m excited! It’s nice to be back! Many thanks for continuing to support my service revolution with book sales. Speaking of exciting, several production companies have asked for a script to consider for a mockumentary about the book WHY? Because You are Paid to Smile and Serve which is underway. Why you ask? Their comments included, “It’s hilarious.” “Domestic market for this project is very promising.” “It’s very relatable right now.” Sad but true. I will keep you posted along…..
Today is National Get to Know Your Customer Day. Oh, it’s not just today. The third Thursday of each quarter is devoted to this tribute, according to the National Day Calendar. Any business servicing the public that only devotes four days a year to getting to know their customers is going to enjoy an early retirement. Based on these unprecedented times we live in, maybe it should be altered to Get to Know What Your Customers Go Through When We…..
Friday the 15th is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Friday is also National Bill of Rights Day and National Underdog Day. Do you sometimes feel like the underdog when shopping at this time of year? Don’t lay down and roll over! America loves to cheer for the underdog. Get up, put on your best ugly sweater and get out there and speak up! Pleasant and efficient service should be expected, even at this hectic time of year. Our forefathers are…..
Normally at this time of year, I wish for peace and good health for all. However, this year I am going to wish that CEOs of any business serving the public call in to their organizations to see if they can get through their own telephone systems without dozing off.
“Martha Humler has written a deceptively important book. Deceptive, because she’s used her searing wit and iconic humor to create a book that would be worth reading simply for the pure pleasure of her language, but which goes much further to offer real insights and practical advice on the topic of service that anyone, in any industry, will find valuable.”—Jim Huling, Managing Consultant, FranklinCovey
“Martha’s stories are a lighthouse of actionable insights for service professionals that are swimming in a sea of mediocrity.”—Dr. John Timmerman, Chief Scientist, Customer Experience & Innovation, Gallup
Why is there a presupposition to think of the hospitality industry when customer service is being discussed? Well, it is valid. Hospitality does do a better job. The last six weeks, I have stayed in five different inns/hotels ranging in price from just $130/night to a luxury brand, new to me, for a room rate you would expect. It did not matter. Each one of these establishments showcased warm employees, bending over backward to assist and provide the best service…..
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