I’m a great fan of Apple, and not just because I use their products. For years, Apple has distinguished itself as a company that knows how to build an emotional connection with its customers. Because of that connection, Apple claims legions of loyal fans. But with its...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) meted out a $185 million fine that included a $100 million penalty to Wells Fargo in 2016 for their violation and abuse of consumer trust. The San Francisco-based bank, whose employees opened many fraudulent and...
You are irrational. Your friends are. Your manager is. I am, too. Unless you know a Vulcan, everyone you know is irrational. People are irrational by nature. In my latest book, The Intuitive Customer: 7 imperatives for moving your Customer Experience to the next...
The new cashierless Amazon Go store is open for business in Seattle, and it could revolutionize the way we shop. At least that’s what some people think. Personally, I’m not so sure. Amazon Go is an 1800 square foot market, with a mix of prepared foods, typical...
Imagine that you bought a ticket to see a play for $20. But when it’s time to go to the theatre you have lost the ticket. Would you buy another ticket for the show for $20? The reason I ask is that it is a significant economic decision and not everyone places the same...
