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Customer Care Versus Competition in Holiday Lighting – Lessons from Perry Phillips Ep. #270

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Release Date: 11/11/2024

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In this episode, recorded live at the Equip Expo, John Pajak welcomes back Perry Phillips from Yellow Dog Lawn Care and Holiday Lighting. After their first meeting at The Huge Convention, Perry returns to share insights on the increasingly saturated holiday lighting market and how he leverages exceptional customer care to compete with lower-priced competitors. Tune in for valuable tips on maintaining premium pricing and delivering unmatched service.

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