January 25th, 2006
The Top 6 Ways to Lose Clients
6> “… or to be connected to an operator, enter the next number in this sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8….”
5> Take them to Red Lobster to close the million-dollar deal.
4> Your company name, ProduktSuks, doesn’t really inspire customer confidence.
3> “My previous clients include Gore, Dole, Dukakis and Mondale.”
2> Just because you’re allowed to participate in their “casual Friday” doesn’t mean they want to participate in your “naked Wednesday.”
and the Number 1 Way to Lose Clients…
1> Remove their handcuffs.
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Credits:
Selected from 21 submissions from 8 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Mark Sweatt, Marietta, GA — 1, Topic
(Employee of the week!)
Richard W. Lipp, Lenexa, KS — 2
Peter Casper, Brisbane, Australia — 3, 6
Jim G. Phynn, Horsham, PA — 4
Bruce Kane, St. Louis, MO — 5
Jenn McNanna, Grosse Pointe, MI — 5
K.W. Wyckham, Youngstown, OH — Banner Tag
Wade Kwon, Birmingham, AL — President & CEO
