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Make customer service fun

by Kevin Stirtz

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I was reading a book by Stevie Ray and I came across a perfect example of how to have fun while serving a customer. And the example is from an organization that’s not exactly known for having a zany culture: The Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Here’s the example:

Employee: “And a gooood morning to you. Department of Revenue.”
Caller: “Yeah, I need to order a replacement tax form.”
Employee: “Well don’t worry. We won’t hold that against you. What company is this for?”
Caller: “ABC Company”
Employee: “I think I’ve heard of you. Were you on America’s Most Wanted?”

(The conversation went on from there.)

This employee made a conscious decision to have fun while he helped people. He was still effective. He did his job. But he made the experience memorable for his customers. And he probably lightened their mood a little (which is a good thing if you’re calling the Department of Revenue).

What is one thing you could today to have a little more fun with your customers? How could you create a more positive and memorable experience for them (while still serving them well)?

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Kevin Stirtz - who has written 550 posts on AmazingServiceGuy.com.

Kevin Stirtz is the Amazing Service Guy, a speaker and trainer who helps organizations of all kinds deliver Amazing Customer Service. His recent book: "More Loyal Customers" has won 5 star reviews at Amazon.com. Kevin lives in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul). More at: author's website.

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