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"I Love You More Than My Dog": Five Decisions That Drive Extreme Customer Loyalty in Good Times and Bad

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Citing the examples of companies who promote devoted customer loyalty, a former senior customer executive identifies five pivotal decisions that successful companies make in the areas of purpose, accountability, and being there for customers.


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Pages   206
Dimensions:   Length: 1" Width: 6" Height: 8.75"
Weight:   0.75 lbs.
Binding  Hardcover
Release Date   Oct 15, 2009
ISBN  1591842956  
EAN  9781591842958  


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Thought provoking case studies  Dec 15, 2009
I recommend this book to anyone who is dealing with the "But we can't because" syndrome. "I Love You More Than My Dog" is a collection of easy-to-read and understand case studies that provides thought provoking ideas on delivering customer service. She shows how companies overcame legal and regulatory barriers, fear of legal issues and "we've always done it this way" barriers to take customer service to new heights.

Read the entire book or just a few pages and you'll immediately begin the process of self-reflection and focus on the parellel between the case studies and your work.

It's not Pollyanna, it's not an instruction book--but it is the first step to identifying problems and getting your plan in place. It forces you to think--and then act.
 
Get one for your all employees!  Dec 1, 2009
During a time when garnering sales and finding and keeping customers is so critical, Jeanne Bliss' new book[[ASIN:1591842956 "I Love You More Than My Dog": Five Decisions That Drive Extreme Customer Loyalty in Good Times and Bad]) is a real gem. She boils down great customer service to a few simple decisions that can help you get and stay on track to building a stronger and more satisfied (read; more productive and profitable) customer base. Every employee should have Jeanne's book in their office.
 
Highly Recommended!  Nov 22, 2009
Jeanne is the expert when it comes to understanding what customers want and how they want to be treated. I've owned my business for 23 years and I still find there is plenty to learn from Ms. Bliss. I especially enjoyed the "challenge" questions: easy to digest, compelling and fun. I also like her paired down writing style as she gets to the point quickly without the fluff. How many books about business relations can you say that about?
 
Sound business advice that is unfortunately applied all too rarely  Nov 19, 2009
It seems that every news cycle is filled with stories of companies that are executing a business plan based on the premise that their customers are nothing more than a faceless and emotionless source of revenue. Into this mix, there is also the occasional story of a company in this category suffering dramatic and extremely steep losses due to lack of customer loyalty. In this environment, it seems clear that there is a great deal of room at the top for companies and organizations that do the extra things that will generate and maintain customer loyalty. That is the point, and it is a very valid one, of this book.
Bliss puts forward five basic principles, called decisions that companies can make that will put them on the road to having customers care about the status of the company they deal with. Many organizations declare these principles but very few of them live them because it requires courage and willingness to go outside the common practice and accept what will be lower profits in the short term. Those decisions are:

*) Decide to believe - this is a suspension of a cynical view of customers and employees. The strategy is to believe in the basic decency of both.
*) Decide with clarity of purpose - declaring and implementing the belief that the primary purpose of the company is to serve customers and that profits are a consequence of that.
*) Decide to be real - a decision to forgo hype and deception and exchange it with honesty and integrity, even when the company is in the wrong.
*) Decide to be there - the decision to never take a day or a play off; always be in a position and willing to do something extra for the customers and employees.
*) Decide to say sorry - as a great deal of evidence indicates, one of the best ways to maintain customer loyalty is to admit mistakes and make a genuine and heartfelt apology. Accompany the apology with a real effort to make amends.

No company is recession proof and immune from dramatic shifts in the economy. Nevertheless, as the case examples in this book demonstrate, being "compassionate in pursuit of profit" is a strategy that will retain customers and quality employees, a cushion that will increase your chances of surviving the tough times.
 
A "must read" for everyone in business!  Nov 18, 2009
This book is a must-read for anyone and everyone in business! We all need to be reminded from time to time what makes a great customer experience and what sets apart leaders in the market from others. Jeanne does a great job writing a book that is short enough, quick enough and straight forward enough that anyone, anywhere in any business can connect with the "Five Decisions That Drive Extreme Customer Loyalty." Brands like Zappos, Trader Joes, LUSH Cosmetics and The Container store make this book both relatable and relevant to all readers--employees, CEOs, customers and marketers alike. If this book doesn't inspire you to create your own customer journey with your customers or your business,nothing will. All my employees got a copy!
 

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