Vance Morris | What Disney Knows About Customer Retention That MSPs Don’t
Release Date: 01/06/2026
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info_outlineIn this episode of the MSP Business School podcast, Brian Doyle welcomes customer service guru Vance Morris, a former Disney executive, to explore the intersection of Disney’s world-class customer service methodologies and their application to various business models. With a focus on customer success—a topic often overshadowed yet crucial in building and maintaining great businesses—Vance articulates his transition from Disney to entrepreneurship, crafting experiences that lead to customer loyalty and retention. His expertise shines as he discusses the simple yet effective strategies any business can implement to enhance their customer interaction.
Vance outlines how businesses can infuse Disney’s attention to detail and customer engagement tactics into their own operations. By sharing his journey from Disney to running a carpet cleaning business targeting affluents, he exemplifies how to create premium customer experiences. Concepts like consistency in service, customer respect through simple gestures, and strategic touchpoints for referrals are delved into with practical insights. Listeners will discover how Morris adeptly transformed seemingly mundane service processes into memorable experiences that boost referrals and customer satisfaction. His stories of success underline the importance of meticulous planning and execution when designing customer interactions.
Key Takeaways:
- Customer Experience is Key: Drawing from Disney principles, consistently elevate everyday interactions to build stronger customer relationships.
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: Like Disney's operations, businesses should focus on flawless execution in all aspects of customer experience, from attire to follow-up processes.
- Engineered Referrals: Proactively structure referral opportunities to encourage word-of-mouth marketing, rather than leaving it to chance.
- Tailoring Unique Experiences: Adapt successful customer engagement strategies to fit the unique ethos of your business as Vance did in his carpet cleaning venture.
- Simple Gestures, Big Impact: Basic principles like punctuality, live communication, and simply doing what you claim can significantly enhance customer trust and loyalty.
Guest Name: Vance Morris
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris/
Company: Deliver Service Now institute
Website: https://deliverservicenow.com/
Show Website: https://mspbusinessschool.com/
Host Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylevciotoolbox/
Sponsor vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com