Eat Your Own Lunch - Nathalie Schooling

From Transactions to Relationships: Your Roadmap to CX Success

Too often, businesses get so caught up in their own processes that they forget that their success depends on the people they serve. When you neglect your customers, you risk losing them to competitors and spending a fortune trying to replace them. On the other hand, when you make your customers feel valued, they'll reward you with loyalty, advocacy, and growth.

If you were to draw back the curtain and take a peek at what goes on behind the scenes at an organisation that not only delivers exceptional client experiences but delivers them consistently, you would find a tightly interconnected network of carefully thought-through, designed, implemented, continuously monitored, measured, and refined closed-loop interactions - otherwise known as a customer experience (CX) strategy. The key to success lies not only in creating this framework but also in continuously polishing it to ensure that it adapts to evolving customer needs and expectations. By investing in a robust CX strategy geared towards client retention, risk mitigation, and identifying cross and up-sell opportunities, not only will you stay ahead of your competitors, but you will build lasting relationships, drive repeat business, and increase your bottom line. It's not about gimmicks or one-off surprises - it's about consistently delivering memorable, meaningful interactions at every stage of the customer journey.

This practical handbook will give you the tools and insights you need to create a CX strategy that works for your business. We've skipped the jargon and the academia in favour of practical, actionable advice that you can start using right away. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a front-line employee, this book will help you understand what it takes to put your customers first and reap the rewards of a loyal, engaged customer base.