Harry Kierbow

Harry Kierbow is the Customer Service and Social Media Manager for Tarkenton Companies. Before coming to Tarkenton, Harry studied psychology at the University of Georgia and worked for a small restaurant franchise. He brings this background to bear when working with customer issues or crafting social media marketing messages. Harry currently lives with his wife and child in Woodstock, GA. Follow him on LinkedIn , email him at hkierbow@tarkenton.com, or connect on Google +.

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Increasing Customer Loyalty

Increasing customer loyalty is a great strategy, because getting your existing customers to come back more often to buy more will help your sales just as much as getting new customers, and it’s a lot cheaper. Here are a few specific things to keep in mind to increase customer loyalty.

Social Media Myths

Social media can put your business in front of a lot of new people thanks to viral content—but it doesn’t happen automatically. With all the voices trying to be heard, it takes a smart plan to make it work. Many small businesses miss out on opportunities to go viral by buying into social media myths.

Principles of Social Marketing

Today’s age of social media has created dramatic shifts in marketing strategies. If you get it right, social media can make it easier for small businesses to take advantage of their flexibility, local connections, and nimble nature.

Why Do You Lose Customers?

You need to know what you’re doing right, but you should also know what you’re doing wrong; that’s the only way you can ever improve. A valuable resource is your ex-customers. Find out why they left and what you can do to resolve their concerns and problems they see.

Managing Customer Expectations

When a customer has a bad experience with your business, it has major consequences. One of the most common reasons customers are dissatisfied with a business is that they don’t know what to expect. If a customer doesn’t know exactly what you’re offering, it becomes hard to come away happy.

Competency Builds Trust

Relationships are built on trust. And trust, in turn, is built on competency. You can build trust—and then relationships—with customers by highlighting your knowledge and skill in your industry. Showcasing your expertise demonstrates how much you have to offer to customers.