Have You Ever Called You? Go on, ask for yourself. Do it now. See what happens.

Have You Ever Called You? Go on, ask for yourself. Do it now. See what happens.

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote/Workshop Speaker; President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training   You’ll be amazed at the answers. And what your team knows or doesn’t know. It’s one of the best ways to see how your customers are being...
“Hi Bob!” Oh my! Maybe it’s NOT BOB???

“Hi Bob!” Oh my! Maybe it’s NOT BOB???

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Keynote Speaker; President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training Why you need to be VERY CAREFUL using CALLER ID. A short video story on why it’s best to answer all phones – office, home and cell (and whatever...
Are You a Phubber?

Are You a Phubber?

JULY IS NATIONAL CELL PHONE COURTESY MONTH. WHY NOT ALL YEAR LONG? WE SURE NEED IT. July is also the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. What a phenomenon! And yet we still know folks who are enjoying the solid, old flip phone. Go figure. Well whichever phone you use,...
5 Frustrating Voice Mail Phrases that are on Your Phone. Bet they are!

5 Frustrating Voice Mail Phrases that are on Your Phone. Bet they are!

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Keynote Speaker; President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training   When was the last time you checked your own voice mail on your cell phone? Or on your office or home desk phone? My guess? It’s been a while. Check...
Telephone Soft Skills for Everyone

Telephone Soft Skills for Everyone

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Speaker, Customer Service Expert, President Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training   “Even with all the new technology, people skills are actually more important now,” Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said in a...

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.”...