Cultivating Customer Relationships with Rae Cerasoli
01:44 - Developing People Skills “I try to focus a lot on positive energy. Part of my job is talking on the phone with people. You have to shine through the phone so they feel that from you.”
04:00 – Cultivating and Maintaining Connections “Always touch base with your clients, even if it’s just a phone call to say, ‘Hey, I heard the weather was bad over there, so I wanted to check in on you.’” I check in with my big clients at least once a month.”
07:54 – Why Fostering Relationships with Clients is So Important “I believe that once you have that connection with customers when it comes down to it, they feel comfortable calling you.
11:39 –Beginning a Relationship with Clients “I always spend a lot of time with them and always follow up with an email with spec sheets and details the customer would want.”
15:09 – Listening is Essential “You have to have the listening skills down pat because you really need to hear what the customer saying.”
19:41 – Benefits of Having the Product & Doing Installation “It’s an easier process, and we hear that a lot. It takes the worry and concerns away from them.”
21:48 – On Working with Michael Mercado “He is there to assist and always provide a second set of eyes. He’ll jump on a call with me any time. He’s hands-on.”
25:06 – Getting Call Backs “Sometimes customers go for the lower price rather than the quality—but 50% of the time they call us back after their flash-and-dash job is done.”
27:52 – Customer Feedback “We often hear feedback about our crews from customers: they can’t believe how professional they are. They also like that we stay in contact during a project and give consistent updates at least every two days so they know what’s coming next. They’re just happy.”
31:35 – Staying Organized “A lot of organization, a lot of notes, and a lot of lists every morning. I write down everything I have to complete that day. At the end of the day if it’s not checked off, it’s the first thing I’m going to do the following day.”
32:52 – Why People Love SUNDEK “Our motto is, ‘You Stand On It, We Stand Behind it.” I’ve been with this company for 21 years, and that’s one of the reasons I have been because they really do stand by their word. And it’s just a great group of people we work with.”
33:45 – When Customers Have a Bad Experience with Other Companies “I don’t talk bad about the other companies, even when the customer is. I typically say, ‘Sorry you went through this, but let me tell you what we can do for you.’ I think that’s another reason they feel good when we walk away.”
35:56 – Tips for Success in the Commercial Market “Utilize the commercial team as a resource. Let us walk you through it. We would be happy to guide you along.”
Cultivating Customer Relationships with Rae Cerasoli
01:44 - Developing People Skills “I try to focus a lot on positive energy. Part of my job is talking on the phone with people. You have to shine through the phone so they feel that from you.”
04:00 – Cultivating and Maintaining Connections “Always touch base with your clients, even if it’s just a phone call to say, ‘Hey, I heard the weather was bad over there, so I wanted to check in on you.’” I check in with my big clients at least once a month.”
07:54 – Why Fostering Relationships with Clients is So Important “I believe that once you have that connection with customers when it comes down to it, they feel comfortable calling you.
11:39 –Beginning a Relationship with Clients “I always spend a lot of time with them and always follow up with an email with spec sheets and details the customer would want.”
15:09 – Listening is Essential “You have to have the listening skills down pat because you really need to hear what the customer saying.”
19:41 – Benefits of Having the Product & Doing Installation “It’s an easier process, and we hear that a lot. It takes the worry and concerns away from them.”
21:48 – On Working with Michael Mercado “He is there to assist and always provide a second set of eyes. He’ll jump on a call with me any time. He’s hands-on.”
25:06 – Getting Call Backs “Sometimes customers go for the lower price rather than the quality—but 50% of the time they call us back after their flash-and-dash job is done.”
27:52 – Customer Feedback “We often hear feedback about our crews from customers: they can’t believe how professional they are. They also like that we stay in contact during a project and give consistent updates at least every two days so they know what’s coming next. They’re just happy.”
31:35 – Staying Organized “A lot of organization, a lot of notes, and a lot of lists every morning. I write down everything I have to complete that day. At the end of the day if it’s not checked off, it’s the first thing I’m going to do the following day.”
32:52 – Why People Love SUNDEK “Our motto is, ‘You Stand On It, We Stand Behind it.” I’ve been with this company for 21 years, and that’s one of the reasons I have been because they really do stand by their word. And it’s just a great group of people we work with.”
33:45 – When Customers Have a Bad Experience with Other Companies “I don’t talk bad about the other companies, even when the customer is. I typically say, ‘Sorry you went through this, but let me tell you what we can do for you.’ I think that’s another reason they feel good when we walk away.”
35:56 – Tips for Success in the Commercial Market “Utilize the commercial team as a resource. Let us walk you through it. We would be happy to guide you along.”