We call every single customer and thank them. New Jersey is one of the only states that allows you to record your calls so I've been able to go back and listen to some of these phone calls. I would call customers and tell them thank you, but they hung up because they thought they were going to be sold something. A lot of our customers are actually calling us back and apologizing for being rude because they thought there was going to be a catch.
We've become really cynical, because we're all in sales mode. I truly believe in my heart that a lot of people are putting a lot of effort and oomf into planning their wedding then putting energy into their marriage. I truly believe that is the analogy of how people are treating their business and marketing tactics. I think about this every day.
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8 thoughts on “We thanked our customers and they hung up.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Roman says:

    Love this content!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars So-Cal Ponds, Inc. says:

    Eric Triplett

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Howell says:

    This is a classic clip. I hope to make it to one of your events sometime!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ian Fields says:

    Such a good point regarding the wedding planning portion. I've definitely seen situations where your observation is spot on.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Austin Evans says:

    Interesting.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Roberts says:

    7% … shocked

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Erik Hooijer says:

    Je kunt je klanten natuurlijk ook gewoon bellen. Om ze te bedanken dat ze klant zijn. Wel leuk: ze weten niet wat ze overkomt!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Josh Woodward says:

    When I order music gear from Sweetwater, they do a similar thing. And honestly, it annoys me even though they're not directly trying to sell me anything. If someone's going to interrupt my day, especially a business, it better be for something useful. Email is fine, but phone calls are invasive and should be reserved for urgent issues.

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