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Joseph Kolchinsky
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This One Personality Trait Is Best for Customer Service
Learn how to train and nurture this one personality trait within your customer service team to see the best results time and time again.
How to Sell High-Margin, Low-Cost Service (Without Commoditization)
As integrators look to maintain healthy margins, there is one offering they can bring to the table that will never commoditize: service.
CE Pro’s State of the Industry Report Exposes One Big Problem
Unemployment is down, housing starts are up and the stock market is high. However, CE Pro’s State of the Industry report saw a big drop in revenue per installation. Here’s what you can do to fix it.
5 Simple Steps to Avoid Service Team Burnout
Customer service teams interact with frustrated clients, at odd hours, during emotionally-charged moments. Here’s how to prevent burnout and keep your service team happy and productive.
Why Remote Management at CES 2017 Is Good News for Integrators
When remote systems management (RSM) integrates with off-the-shelf, consumer-oriented smart home devices, integrators win.
Why You Should Not Absorb Remote Monitoring as a ‘Cost of Doing Business’
Thinking about remote systems management (RSM) as a cost of doing business is only half the picture, especially when you consider earning recurring revenue on proactive monitoring.
I Have Just 5 Holiday Wishes for the CEDIA Channel
The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that’s passed and consider the future.
These Are 2 Most Important Ingredients of a Successful Service Team
Joseph Kolchinsky of OneVision Resources uncovers some of the biggest challenges involved when building out a strong client services team.