In an earlier blog, I wrote about ways to attract new customers and to increase their loyalty to your business.  This week, I became one of those new customers, and I would like to share with you how this happened.

I had been searching for a new dentist for about six months. I first consulted the yellow pages of the telephone book, but found that to be a little daunting--too many choices, and too little information.  Calling the ADA for a recommendation was another option, but the recommendation was for an "available" dentist.  That didn't satisfy my need to find a dentist who was appropriate for me

I began asking friends and acquaintances for leads.  Eventually, I was referred to a dentist in my neighborhood who is very competent, personable, and seems to really value his customers.  How do I know this?

• On the first visit, I was asked to complete a form which requested (among other things) my email address and the name of the person who referred me.  When I returned home that same day, I found an email on my computer that was a questionnaire asking how I was treated on my visit.  It gave information on how to access the dentist's website to book appointments on-line or to ask questions.

• The next day, I received a telephone call from the dentist's receptionist, who asked me if I would prefer a Target, Safeway, or Starbuck's Gift Card for $25 in appreciation for choosing this dentist.

• The person who referred me, an existing customer, also received a gift card for the referral.

Needless to say, I am very pleased with my new dentist and the way that he conducts his business.  His techniques are made possible by use of a software system that collects and stores data to generate new business.  It provides rewards for loyalty and leads to new customer satisfaction.

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