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Can you remove the sticker?

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Education & Training with www.reallysold.com

Buying yet another pair of pink shoes this weekend (my name is Kirsty and I have a shoe problem) I was delighted to see something so simple and yet so nice.

As the young male salesperson packed up my shoes, he made sure he removed the price and sale stickers from underneath each one.

It took him less than 15 seconds and yet it was pure gold to me. He didn’t just remove a sticker, he removed potential embarrassment for me. If you’re anything like me – you’re more excited at wearing the shoes than thinking about the underside of them. I know I’ve walked out of the house numerous times with the price showing on my shoe (only marginally less embarrassing than leaving the price on a birthday gift!).

Well done gentleman from Betts, Hobart CBD. If it’s a company policy of Betts – even better.

I’ve bought (sadly, literally) hundreds of pairs of shoes (this week – ok not quite) but I can’t remember ever having this done for me in the past. How simple and easy was it for them to make my day just by anticipating a need I didn’t even know I had?

Before your business runs out and spends the big bucks on that new billboard, the new marketing campaign or on that new software system – take a little look at the basics and see if you can find a way to “remove the sticker” in your business.

Kirsty Dunphey is one of Australia’s most publicised young entrepreneurs and is the founder of www.reallysold.com - the ultimate tool to help real estate agents write amazing advertisements. The youngest ever winner of the Australian Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year award, Kirsty started her first business at 15, her own real estate agency at 21, was a self-made millionaire at 23 and a self-made multi-millionaire at 25. For more information on Kirsty or either of her books – Advance to Go, Collect $1 Million and Retired at 27, If I can do it anyone can, or to sign up to her weekly newsletter head to: www.kirstydunphey.com 

 

Lissa Uder
RE/MAX Next Generation, LLC - Lebanon, MO
Your Lebanon MO Real Estate Agent

Nice to meet you Kirsty. My daughter (almost 16 yoa) also suffers from a shoe addiction. She has over 50 pairs of flip-flops alone. One closet solely for shoes.

It's amazing how one tiny gesture can make a world of difference. That's where great customer service comes in.

Mar 19, 2008 04:50 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
Nice to meet you Kristy. I hope to read more posts from you. I am going to check you out because I want to be a millionaire like you one day superstar. Great post.
Mar 19, 2008 05:00 PM
Stephanie Ballou
Keller Williams Coastal Realty - Dover, NH
I love your posts! It really is about setting yourself apart.
Mar 20, 2008 01:59 AM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate
Another great post Kristy! I personally hate to shoe shop in part because of the horrible service I have received in the past. It really is the little things that make a BIG impact.
Mar 22, 2008 03:50 AM
Blowing Rock Real Estate Boone Real Estate
Blowing Rock Investment Properties - Blowing Rock, NC
What a great post. Love how you brought it full circle.
Mar 22, 2008 06:31 AM
Kirsty Dunphey
www.reallysold.com - College Station, TX

Lissa - your daughter and I would probably get along well!

To everyone else - thanks for the fab comments, glad you enjoyed the post. It truly is all about remembering little details and making an impact on your clients.

 

Mar 27, 2008 01:59 PM
Harley Ramsey
Keller Williams - Chatsworth, CA
Chatsworth, CA Real Estate
Small gestures of thoughtfulness and care go a long way...thanks for the reminder through a very vivid story.  Cheers, Harley
Mar 27, 2008 05:56 PM