I’ve Been Holding “FOREVER”

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service How many times have you called a company and asked, “Please put me on hold.” Right! My bet is ZERO. And how many times have you been told “Hang on a second.”...
Selling to Women? Pay Attention Please!

Selling to Women? Pay Attention Please!

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, President of Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training A few years ago, one of my automotive clients came to me and said, “Nancy, we need a program on Selling to Women. Some of our guys just don’t get it,”...
Do you return all your emails & phone calls?

Do you return all your emails & phone calls?

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Speaker, President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training   A while back, folks used to ask me, “Nancy what do you think of people who don’t return their phone calls?” My answer was simple – “NOT VERY MUCH!” Not return a phone...
It’s Never Too Late to Send a Thank you Note

It’s Never Too Late to Send a Thank you Note

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Speaker, Customer Service Expert, President of Telephone Doctor Customer Service   The email below, was received recently. (Thursday, June 16, 2016 – MANY years after the incident.) It was still very appreciated, made me feel super and...
Fly The Flag

Fly The Flag

A special day, a holiday We fly the flag so high Now we ask you simply Why? We fly the flag because We’re very proud to be In a land that’s rich and Best of all, Completely free. A special day, a holiday We fly the flag so high But why not every day you...

Does Your Voice Mail or Cell Phone Message Say This? If so, you’re busted!

By: Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service   Merry Christmas? Happy Holidays? Or I’ll be out till June 3?  Hey, Nancy, what’s going on? Well, what’s going on is outdated voice mail...
Don’t do this while driving

Don’t do this while driving

Don’t Do This While Driving:   Dialing a handheld cell phone may be the most dangerous distraction for drives.  In a study of 3542 drivers, researchers found that dialing while driving posed a crash risk 12 times higher than normal. Driving while angry, sad, or...