Building Meaningful Customer Relationships
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February 14, 2022
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The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center
Return on Experience (ROX) through Customer Relationships
84% of organizations working to improve the Customer Experience (CX) report an increase in revenue. Explore our tips for building meaningful customer relationships across – each has the potential to improve your bottom line.
- DO Treat customers as if they will remain customers.
- DON’T treat them as though this is the last time you will see them.
- DO get beyond a transactional mentality. If you view customers with a hands-off “Next, please” attitude, you will never build strong customer relationships/
- DON’T rush customers. Customers know when they’re being hurried. Relationships take time. Qualities like trust, sincerity and care need time to develop and grow.
- DO share some of your own life. Look for ways to connect with customers. Maybe you both root for the same sports team, or you both have children.
- DON’T overshare. Although you’re building a relationship with customers, you still want to practice discretion and ensure that your customer is comfortable throughout your conversation.
- DO follow up on past conversations. If your customer mentioned a new pet or told you about a hospital visit, be sure you ask for updates. Showing that you remember and care will strengthen your bond.
- DON’T forget to give a fond farewell that includes gratitude and the expectation that you will see the customer again.
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