Can customers really be drawn to you, almost like a magnet?
submitted: Jun 2nd 2008 |
by: ScottNelson |
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The "Millionaire Maker" Dan Kennedy didn't get that nickname and the acclaim that goes with it by being mediocre. His focus is to show his clients the exact road map to take their ideas and turn their ideas into a successful business.
Entrepreneur Magazine says Dan Kennedy has 101 money making ideas for any business owner. One of the things that make Dan unique is his ability to take his principles and apply them to any industry or business. He currently works with clients in over 50 different businesses, industries and professions. In any given year, he'll earn $250,000 plus in a single month just providing direct-response and direct marketing advice and strategy.
Kennedy's value is best measured by what he has been able to do for the mom and pop business that is failing in every way. They'll turn to Dan's methods and in months will go from high debt to zero debt and revenues of over $200,000 a month.
On the other hand there is Dan's marketing consultations with billion dollar information marketing company Guthy Renker. Dan helped U.S. Gold increase its revenues by millions. The list goes on and on.
In the case of my business, Dan brought it to good health with one simple principle I wasn't applying. I think it is a principle ignored by many businesses. It is the principle of total customer value. Basically, the crucial skill of having relationships with existing customers is an essential profit center. He sees it as even more vital than how well a business is attracting new customers.
The thing that made the biggest difference in turning around our business was learning about what it meant to give excellent customer service and to set out to doing those things consistently. This means dealing with the customers in all states of emotion. Customers are just easier to deal with when everything goes the way they want it. The fact is that things don't always please them. So customer service is really about managing the times when they aren't happy. It is a much harder skill to master but with the potential for great rewards. The goal is to take the difficulty and grow customer loyalty by how you handle it.
Customers can and do take offense to any number of things when it comes to doing business with you. Often they are upset with the product, the prices or the customer support. You can't simply ignore their complaints. Start by acknowledging the problem and set about defusing the situation by:
Thanking them. Thank him/her for their comment, even if it was expressed in an impolite manner. Try to remember that their attack is not personal, and it's best that you don't treat it that way. Keep your composure and remain cool.
Start your response with: "Let me see if I understand you completely." Then restate the person's complaint back to them. What this accomplishes is vitally important. First of all, it gives the customer a chance to cool down. It also shows the client that you are truly listening and are serious about their concerns.
Finding at the very least one thing in their complaints that you agree with. It doesn't matter how unfounded their complaint is in your mind, you should pick out one major point you agree with. Build your response around that point. For instance: "Well, Mr. Johnson, I can totally relate to you being upset about the late delivery. I will make sure that it doesn't happen again. Now, about your other concerns. This shows them you are not defensive about the situation, and you are not interested in making excuses, but solving the problem.
Finding a solution to the problem. Remember, the only reason a client picks a fight in the first place is to get their point across that they have a problem. Your job is to always stay focused on solving that problem. Don't forget that when you handle this situation correctly, you will gain more customer loyalty and this will really pump up your bottom line.
In my mind the right instruction saved my business. I learned about total customer value and how refocusing on that alone can make things fun and profitable, where before it looked dreary and hopeless. Dan Kennedy's Magnetic Marketing is the centerpiece of his teachings.
He lets the customer try the program for 1 year with a full money back guarantee with a promise that there won't be any hassles if it isn't for you. If you are just starting out, or if you have been at it awhile with dud results, it is well worth checking out. Maybe Dan Kennedy is the right teacher at the right time. He was in my case.
My advice would be to copy those that have had success. Take the trail blazed by the millionaire business man.
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