43 pages 1 hour read

Ken Blanchard, Sheldon Bowles

Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles guides individuals in customer service to transform customers into enthusiastic supporters. The book emphasizes understanding customer needs, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining consistency. Through simple strategies, individuals are encouraged to create a memorable customer experience, ultimately fostering loyalty and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.

Reviews & Readership

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Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles' Raving Fans is widely praised for its straightforward, engaging narrative and practical customer service strategies. Readers appreciate its simple yet powerful message on exceeding customer expectations. However, some criticize its overly simplistic approach and lack of depth in complex business situations. Overall, it's a valuable, if basic, guide for creating customer loyalty.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Raving Fans?

A reader who enjoys Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles likely seeks to improve customer service and leadership skills. They appreciate practical guidance and storytelling. Fans of The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber or Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh may find it compelling.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Relationships: Teams

Society: Economics

Values/Ideas: Win & Lose