Customer service is the direct connection between your business and your clients. The way you serve your clients and the experiences you provide them with have a major impact on your business’ profit. If you’re wondering why exemplary service is so crucial in building profit or how you can provide great customer service to your clients, we’ve got the answers for you! Let’s break it down.
By providing excellent customer service to your clients, they will naturally trust you more than competing businesses. A client will want to continue to receive services from you and will become a loyal client when every experience they have is a great one. And, as we know, it is extremely important to create loyal clients since most of your retail and service profit will be received from loyal clients.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can build clientele, check out this blog on how you can do so!
Customer lifetime value refers to the total revenue you can expect from a single client. Every positive experience a client has with your business increases the likelihood of them returning for more services, and as a result, creates a long-standing client. When you prioritize creating a full experience for your client, it has a direct impact on the customer’s lifetime value. If you continue to prioritize this, you should have a laundry list of clients who continue seeing you month after month.
Pro tip: Allow clients to make standing reservations—meaning they can schedule their appointments for up to two years with the same provider, at the same time and same day of every month. It’s stress-free for them and a practically guaranteed booking for you every month.
Word of mouth can go a long way, so it’s crucial that your clients are putting in a good word about your business. The more clients you have leaving your salon or spa impressed, the more likely they are to rave about it and recommend you to a friend or family member.
Referrals are one of the most common reasons why clients choose a specific salon or spa. So consider setting up a referral program so both the referrer and the referee receive something special like $10 of their service for each referral!
Here are a few simple ways to leave your guests satisfied:
1. Be genuine.
Have real conversations with your clients and truly get to know them.
2. Offer them a drink.
Clients might not always take your offer for a glass of water, tea, or coffee but they will notice the kind gesture.
3. Give a scalp massage at the shampoo bowl.
This is a simple way to relax your clients and give them a real spa-like experience.
4. Stay consistent.
Staying consistent with your clients creates an experience they are comfortable with. Regularly ask them if they would like a beverage when they are checking in, apply a warm towel to their scalp after conditioning, or offer them a cozy blanket before their facial starts. All of these positive actions create a routine your clients are familiar with and leave them feeling satisfied and comfortable. Clients love routine and will notice if you stop providing them with the same protocols and procedures.
More times than not, clients are willing to pay more for a service if the customer service is great and they leave feeling happy and relaxed. However, this does not mean that they disregard the prices of your services. Rather, they are aware of the higher cost they are paying and want to ensure they will receive a good service. You will experience more willingness from clients to pay your rates and leave a generous tip if the experience they have is exceptional.
We highly recommend describing to your clients each product you are using during their appointment. If they love the results from their service, they will be curious what exactly you used. This is a great opportunity to get products off your shelves and into the hands of your clients. With that being said, every single appointment should end with you walking your client over to the retail shelves to point out exactly what you used on them.
Finding the right prices for your business and later increasing your prices can be a challenge and push clients away. However, if you have solid relationships with clients and continue to give all new and returning clients excellent customer service, they will most likely still choose you as their service provider despite pricing increases.
Check out our blog for helpful tips on how to price your services and how/when to raise your prices.
There will be instances where you or a team member might accidentally make a mistake and cause a client to not have the best experience. We understand, it happens! But, rest assured, if there is a strong relationship with your client already (built with many previous positive experiences), your client will most likely continue to walk through your doors despite the mistake that was made. Most clients will forgive a mistake if they had a positive experience every other time they came in.
In the long run, your profit will increase if you pay close attention to how you serve your clients and correct your own or your team’s customer service errors. Additionally, you’ll enjoy the lifelong friendships you form with your clients through genuine relationship-building.
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