Let’s Not Let Our Customer Service Go to Hell in a Hand Basket

Let’s Not Let Our Customer Service Go to Hell in a Hand Basket

By Nancy Friedman, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, Keynote Customer Service Speaker PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: Fortunately, our www.serviceskills.com training platform is used all over the world and 100% safe and in compliance with all social...
“CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?”​ UMMM, Maybe Not.

“CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?”​ UMMM, Maybe Not.

By Nancy Friedman, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, Keynote Customer Service Speaker “Can I pick your brain?” This phrase seems to bother people. I can understand why. When you need help with a thought, idea, or problem,...
5 Points to  Answering Your Phone the Most Effective Way

5 Points to Answering Your Phone the Most Effective Way

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Expert; Founder & Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training Every day we’re all reminded of how phones are answered. Such a simple thing. And yet, it’s not often given its due respect. I know because of the mystery...
How to “Be Kind”

How to “Be Kind”

By Nancy Friedman Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training. Keynote Customer Service Speaker I’m not Pollyanna, but I don’t believe many folks get out of bed in the morning and say, “Hey I’m gonna be real mean today.” Nor do I really think they...
Even SANTA CLAUS is Making a List and “Checking it Twice”…He’s a Double Checker! #Youshouldbetoo

Even SANTA CLAUS is Making a List and “Checking it Twice”…He’s a Double Checker! #Youshouldbetoo

By Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor; Customer Service Expert, Speaker, Founder and Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training One of my favorites: “Be a Double Checker” When something isn’t available for a customer, or not ready, or you don’t have it, or...

Are You the One Who Bleeds When a Call is Mishandled?

By Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor; Customer Service Expert, Speaker, Founder and Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training   Companies spend millions of dollars in advertising trying to get their phone to ring and when it does, potential sales...