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Why is it So Important to "Wow You" at The Village Market in Wilton CT 06897?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Dagny's Real Estate

Why is it Important to "  Wow You"  at The Village Market in Wilton CT 06897?

I just learned of this yesterday, and I was so thoroughly impressed!  Why would it be so important to the employees of the Village Market in Wilton, CT 06897 to be able to " WOW "  me?

Village Market in Wilton CT 06897

I usually shop at the Village Market, a long time favorite of most residents, because they got my loyalty many years ago when my children were small.   The employees were taught by " Uncle Charlie"   how to bag (keep the bags from rolling over in the car, and do not squish the bread) and how to make a customer happy.   My children tended to have ear infections, but no matter how unhappy they were, if we entered the Market in Wilton, there were smiles.   "  Uncle Charlie"   would always take the time to come over and ask them - not me - them!  how they were, and give them a treat.   It could be a piece of fruit - it didn't matter - it was a treat from Charlie...

The point was to make me want to return, whether my kids were sick or well.    And, I did!  

Today, I was at the checkout line, and a gal named Maria offered to bag for me.  That doesn't always go well, but I was game.  (I usually just bag my own.)   I asked her to make sure to "stack it well" so it wouldn't fall over in the car, and fit everything into my two Village Market reusable bags.   I watched her, placing things in carefully, then - wow- taking things out so that she could try again to make it fit nicely.    She succeeded in getting everything into two bags, nothing was squished, and the bags were equally heavy.   I told her, "  WOW!   I am very impressed with that bagging!   You did a perfect job."    She stopped for a split second, grinned from ear to ear, and asked, "Did you say, "  WOW?"

I said, "  I sure did!"    She asked if I minded telling the manager about the WOW.  I said sure.  Why?

Maria stated that the Village Market had recently started a campaign to encourage employees to go the extra mile for the customers.    If a customer noticed enough to make a  comment, there was a reward I guess.   I didn't wait to find out - Just went straight to Mike, the manager for the day, and explained what had happened.  As I left the Village Market, I noticed a lot of employees gathered around Maria to congratulate her. 

This post has nothing to do with real estate, but everything to do with why I love the town of Wilton, CT!


Why is it So Important to " Wow You"  at The Village Market in Wilton CT 06897?

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Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I think this is a great story... and it does have to do with real estate.. we too, have to WOW our clients!

Aug 27, 2011 04:08 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Dagny ~ So often, in our busy lives, we miss the 'Why' and the 'Wow.'  This is a fabulous post for both... and exactly the reason why I love non-real estate related posts! 

Aug 27, 2011 04:19 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Dagny, sound like great customer service to me and something we can all learn from and relate to realestate.  the way to keep them coming back is to strive to WOW them with our service.

Aug 27, 2011 06:16 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Hi Dagny. What a great story.  I love places like that and I'm so happy for that store employee.  She made your day and then you made hers.  I will look out for that store next time I'm in Wilton.  I seem to be going there more often lately with several customers thee.

Aug 27, 2011 11:34 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Dagny, i truly think this is so unusual & i have not found stores doing this except the large ones 'who get it'....the smaller ones are definitely missing it in my area..

Aug 28, 2011 01:43 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Thanks, Joan.   You are right!  This store has always "gotten it"

Aug 28, 2011 01:57 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Mel - It really was a fun time, and left me with a huge grin for the rest of the day!

Aug 28, 2011 02:01 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Leah - Definitely the best customer service is to make the client feel comfortable and special. 

Aug 28, 2011 02:05 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Debbie - It's a great store, and it's right in the center of town.   Stop in next time...

Aug 28, 2011 02:16 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Ginny - The larger stores here have no variety in their stock.  The Village Market has so many varieties of eveything that it is usually everyone's first stop.

Aug 28, 2011 02:18 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

This sounds like a great store to shop in.  Going the extra mile with customer service makes such a huge difference whether shopping in the market or in our business.  It's the right thing to do.

Aug 28, 2011 11:06 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Elyse - It is a wonderful market.    I am extra faithful because of their customer service.

Aug 28, 2011 01:39 PM