55 Steps to Outrageous Service

Table of Contents

  • I "Outrageous Service" Philosophies
  • II "Outrageous Service" Tools
  • III "Outrageous Service" Ideas
  • IV "Outrageous Service" Equals Outrageous Sales
  • V Outrageous Education and Training
  • VI Some Final Thoughts
  • I "Outrageous Service" Philosophies

    Chapter 1: Just Win the Damn Ballgame!
    Chapter 2: The Definition of Outrageous Service
    Chapter 3: The History of The Hatcher Agency
    Chapter 4: Outrageous Work Hours (24 Hours a Day, Of Course)
    Chapter 5: Tell People what you are going To Do and then Do It (It ain't braggin' if you can back it up.)
    Chapter 6: On Your Worst Day You Must Still Be Very Good
    Chapter 7: Hatcher Agency Employee Job Description
    Chapter 8: Brainwash yourself on the Way to Work
    Chapter 9: There is No Off Switch on A Tiger
    Chapter 10: Our Attitude Is the Difference
    Chapter 11: "Outrageous Service" Means Saying NO Too
    Chapter 12: If I Were A Car Salesman, I Would Sell Cadillacs
    Chapter 13: Honesty Is the Best Policy
    Chapter 14: Swim Upstream

    II "Outrageous Service" Tools

    Chapter 15: A Two-Dollar Bill for a One Percent Improvement
    Chapter 16: Five Thank You Notes per Week
    Chapter 17: Donuts in the Morning, Cookies in the Afternoon
    Chapter 18: Holiday Cards
    Chapter 19: Progress Notes
    Chapter 20: Everybody Loves a T-shirt
    Chapter 21: Voicemail by Request Only
    Chapter 22: We Deliver
    Chapter 23: The Enrollment Van
    Chapter 24: Goodwill Calls
    Chapter 25: Expressions of Sympathy
    Chapter 26: The Blue Sheet
    Chapter 27: Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries
    Chapter 28: Fax Updates
    Chapter 29: A Dictation Unit is a Must
    Chapter 30: Birthday Cards

    III "Outrageous Service" Ideas

    Chapter 31: You Cannot Deliver "Outrageous Service" with High Turnover
    Chapter 32: You Have Made A Mistake That Hurt A Customer… Now What?
    Chapter 33: Administrative Bonuses for All Employees
    Chapter 34: Staff Meeting at 7:00 a.m.
    Chapter 35: Hatcher Time (The Hatcher Agency On-time Rules)
    Chapter 36: Be A List Maker
    Chapter 37: Write It Down
    Chapter 38: How About a Personal Coach?
    Chapter 39: Seek First to Understand… Then To Be Understood

    IV "Outrageous Service" Equals Outrageous Sales

    Chapter 40: Incentives Must Be Service to Ensure Great Service
    Chapter 41: The Dan Gable Story
    Chapter 42: "Outrageous Service" Will Get You Referrals
    Chapter 43: You Can Have Everything In Life You Want…
    Chapter 44: Fax Information on Your Company Prior To the Appointment
    Chapter 45: Be a Community Volunteer
    Chapter 46: Become the Best at What You Do and You will Never Have to Prospect Again
    Chapter 47: Cross Training

    V Outrageous Education and Training

    Chapter 48: Fringe and Intangible Benefits can Lower Turnover and Improve Service
    Chapter 49: Yes, We Have a Full Time Trainer
    Chapter 50: All Employees Go To Insurance School
    Chapter 51: Videotaped Training Sessions and Give Exams
    Chapter 52: Read A Book A Month
    Chapter 53: Speaker of the Month

    VI Some Final Thoughts

    Chapter 54: Don't Be Afraid To Fail
    Chapter 55: Swing for the Fences