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The Customer Service Revolution
John R. DiJulius III
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In "The Customer Service Revolution," consultant John DiJulius III - who transformed Starbucks and Lexus's service culture - reveals why exceptional service makes price irrelevant. What shocking strategy did he implement that made one reviewer call this "the most actionable business book" they'd read in years?

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The Customer Experience Revolution: Where Service Becomes Strategy

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In today's hyper-competitive marketplace, exceptional customer service isn't just a nice-to-have-it's the ultimate differentiator. Companies like Zappos, Starbucks, and The Ritz-Carlton have built their empires not on products but on unforgettable experiences. What makes these organizations stand out? They've recognized that customer service isn't a department-it's the entire company's reason for being. This revolution represents a fundamental shift in business philosophy: moving from transaction-focused operations to creating emotional connections that make price irrelevant. When customers stop comparison shopping because your experience is so consistently exceptional, you've won the only battle that truly matters. Research confirms this approach: 85% of American consumers would gladly pay 5-25% more for superior customer experiences. The most successful companies aren't competing in price wars-they're dominating the experience wars where there's far less competition and infinitely greater rewards.

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The Social Media Uprising: When Customers Seized Control

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Service Aptitude: The Missing Link in Customer Excellence

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Walking in Your Customer's Shoes: The Empathy Revolution

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Creating Your Service Vision: The North Star of Excellence

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Secret Service: The Art of Personalized Experiences

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Creating Your Experience Revolution: From Service to Movement

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