When expansion moves faster than your service culture, the cracks always show up in the customer relationship — not the clean restrooms. A look at what Buc-ee’s BBB “F” rating really means, and the five steps every scaling brand must take before it’s too late. ▪ THE NEWS — MARCH 2026 The Better Business Bureau… Read Full Article
Why the Companies Rushing to Replace People with AI Are Already Reversing Course The Research That Confirms What I’ve Been Saying for Years I’ll be honest — I wasn’t surprised when I read this. But I was glad the data finally caught up. According to new research from Gartner released in February 2026, half of… Read Full Article
How world-class companies create lasting customer loyalty through intentional details, not expensive reward programs—featuring proven strategies from Ritz-Carlton, Starbucks, and hospitality leaders. Your competitor just launched a flashy new loyalty program. Points, tiers, exclusive perks. Your leadership team is nervous. Should you match it? Go bigger? Offer deeper discounts? Here’s what most leaders miss: The… Read Full Article
How to build a customer experience strategy that creates competitive advantage through systems competitors can’t duplicate—featuring proven frameworks from companies like Starbucks, KeyBank, and Domino’s. You’ve seen it happen. A competitor launches a new app feature on Monday. By Friday, three others have rolled out something similar. Someone drops their prices, and suddenly everyone’s in… Read Full Article
An Above & Beyond Story that Literally Saved a Customer’s Life Check out this incredible story of a Florida chef searching for his loyal customer who hadn’t been in. *Related – 5 Customer Experience Strategies For 2026 This Week’s Customer Experience Microlearning Have your team answer these three questions to focus on building a consistent,… Read Full Article
One constant I have heard repeatedly this past year is that customers’ expectations have never been higher. I totally disagree. I believe customers are less tolerant of poor service and are more willing to voice their frustration and switch brands faster than ever. Customers are tired of the customer service recession. They have had to… Read Full Article
“If you can be in a bad mood for no reason, you might as well be in a good mood for no reason,” –Alex Hormozi The Greatest Skill Any Person Can Develop I love this 30-second video clip by Alex Hormozi, in which he shares what he considers the greatest skill one can develop. I… Read Full Article
Customer Service Consulting Services: Transform Your Business with Expert Support Solutions Customer service can make or break your business. Studies show that 89% of customers switch to competitors after experiencing poor service, while companies with superior customer experience generate 60% higher profits than their competitors. If your business is struggling with customer retention, negative reviews,… Read Full Article