S1E12: Striking the Balance: Perfection vs. ‘Good Enough’ in Customer Service cover art

S1E12: Striking the Balance: Perfection vs. ‘Good Enough’ in Customer Service

S1E12: Striking the Balance: Perfection vs. ‘Good Enough’ in Customer Service

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Vin Micciche raises operational pragmatism in dealership operations. He argues against chasing unrealistic 100% satisfaction metrics, advocating for standardized processes that deliver consistent 80-90% reliability across call response times, follow-up cadence, and issue resolution. The episode highlights how Strolid’s “tamper-proof” reporting identifies actionable friction points without overwhelming staff. Key takeaway: “A ‘B+’ experience delivered consistently outperforms occasional A+ service with erratic execution.” Learn more about how Strolid helps dealerships Never Miss opportunities for dealers at https://www.strolid.com.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Service Realities
01:23 - Core Customer Service Principles
04:45 - Training vs Perfection Paradox
09:12 - Digital Retailing Limitations
15:30 - AI vs Human Nuance
22:47 - Taco Bell Case Study
29:48 - Data Overload Challenges
35:15 - Colorado Inventory Example
40:01 - Future of Balanced Service
44:01 - Key Takeaways & Action Steps

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.