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Sep 2024
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536: Exceptional Customer Experiences wi...

Henry Lopez
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Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences in your small business with customer service expert Samantha Irwin.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/536-samantha-irwin-customer-expereinces/

On this episode we discuss how to create consistently exceptional experiences for our customers.

Samantha Irwin is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Kaizen Small Business Solutions.

She is inspiring and educating teams to create exceptional Customer Experiences that foster loyalty and advocacy, driving both financial success and heartfelt service for brick-and-mortar businesses.

With over 25 years of experience in leadership, Samantha's dual background in middle school teaching and boutique hotel ownership has uniquely positioned her to empower and educate business leaders and their front-line customer service staff.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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