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THE BOSS!
This is the 3rd in the series on developing a strong golf operation. This post, we zero-in on the person who drives the success of the business, THE CUSTOMER. Let’s call him, the Boss! As we work to build a strong property, and a great organization, it is important to keep the focus on the people you are working for and why. It is also vital to develop a communication program that provides detail to your customers on improvements to the club, both large & small. In addition, this communication program should allow for your staff to listen to every customer, in order to make them feel special, as well as to understand what is and is not working. After all it makes no sense creating improvements if the Boss does not want them, and is not willing to pay for them.
This post is about the customer, and thoughts for improving the service program, and the overall attitude of the operation. Here are 5 thoughts you might want to think about as you move into spring:
There are certainly more than 5 ideas on creating a great service story. Think through both a loyalty system, and a reward system. Never take a customer or staff member for granted. Be out and about, learning and listening all throughout the property. Golf is a game, but the business today is hard. It will get easier when you put people and the way they are treated first, and at the top of the to-do list, each and every day.
Jack Dillon writes the highfive series, and has for the past 4 plus years. Jack is an expert on the golf shop, growing the game, and serving women well. Jack is an advanced speaker with Toastmasters International. He is always ready to provide your team with great basics. You can reach Jack at highfives81@yahoo.com. You can call Jack at 407-973-6136. He lives in Orlando, Florida.
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Encore Leisure Group, a newly formed company led by Dale Folmar and Jacques James, has taken over management duties for the 17 private clubs and
Day One
That first day is the day. That day we are excited for a change. That day we begin something new, different than any other day.