462 The Trust Factor: Why Customers Buy, Stay, and Refer with Host Michael J Maher and Guest Mike Crandall

Title: The Trust Factor: Why Customers Buy, Stay, and Refer

Host: Michael J. Maher

Guest: Mike Crandall, Business Growth Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author

Description: Is trust disappearing in business? Or are customers simply becoming more selective about who they trust? According to business growth advisor Mike Crandall, trust may be declining, but the desire for trusted relationships is greater than ever.

In this episode of Referrals Podcast, Michael J. Maher sits down with Mike Crandall, bestselling author of Motivational Management the Sandler Way, to explore why businesses lose customer trust, what customers really expect, and how small changes in communication can lead to stronger relationships, better customer experiences, and more referrals.

Mike shares a fascinating story about a potential client who secretly tested several businesses to see how quickly and effectively they responded to an inquiry. What happened next proves that something as simple as following up can become a powerful competitive advantage.

You'll also discover why asking customers how they prefer to communicate can completely change their experience, how different behavioral styles influence trust, and why asking for an introduction may be far more effective than asking for a referral.

Plus, Mike and Michael discuss one of the biggest mistakes business owners make: assuming everyone wants to communicate and make decisions the same way they do.

The bottom line? Trust isn't built by what you say about your business. It's built by what your customers experience.

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