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Dec 2024
56m 2s

Building Trust as a Competitive Advantag...

Scott Joseph
About this episode

How does trust directly impact a company’s top and bottom line?

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a recognized thought leader when it comes to the topic of trust. The founder of Success Through Trust Inc, she is on a mission to make trust the cornerstone of every business. 


Join Scott and Natalie as they explore: 


* Natalie’s new book, Trusted: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Business Growth.


* Why "trust equity" is a measurable and essential business metric.


* Common leadership mistakes that erode trust.


* How a company’s internal trust dynamics affect customer relationships.


* Practical exercises and workshops to improve team and customer trust.


* The tangible benefits of trust on sales and customer loyalty.


* The concept of "being the most trusted company" as a North Star.


Chapters for this episode: 


(02:30) Natalie’s Journey to Becoming a Trust Expert

(06:05) Trust During Challenging Economic Times

(13:45) Measuring Trust Equity 

(21:14) Building Trust Within Teams 

(36:26) Common Mistakes Leaders Make About Trust

(44:43) Practical Tips for Building Trust 


Thanks to Natalie Doyle Oldfield for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. 


Natalie Doyle Oldfield is an author and the creator of the Client Trust Index, a proprietary customer experience diagnostic tool, and an online course called Becoming a Trusted Advisor.


Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliedoyleoldfield/ 


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