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The Real Cost of Customer Churn and How to Reduce It

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Here is a number every pest control operator should know cold: the industry average retention rate hovers around 70 to 80 percent, which means a 500-customer book loses 100 to 150 customers every year, taking $30,000 to $48,000 in recurring revenue out the door with them. That is not a slow leak. That is a business quietly bleeding its most valuable asset, a paying customer who already trusts the brand, while the owner spends money trying to replace what walked away. Churn gets less attention than lead generation in most […]

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Customer Service Basics: What Your Team Needs to Know

Customers are your company’s most critical asset.  When it comes to customer service, a positive customer experience can be the key to gaining and retaining a loyal customer. 87% of people say that good customer service changes their buying behavior. In fact, of people who reported having a bad experience, 97% claimed to change their buying decision. This is why it’s crucial that all employees, no matter what their role, are trained in the basics of customer service. Essential Customer Service Skills Active Listening – Customers want to be heard; […]

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