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ByLeo Victor

5 Easy Ways to Turn your Customers into Brand Ambassadors

It’s simple – without customers, your business does not exist. Savvy business owners will tell you that loyal customers are absolutely essential to the growth and success of any business endeavor. A single unhappy customer can cause irreparable damage to your business, reputation, or brand. On the flip side, happy customers can go great lengths towards growing your business in the right direction.

Happy Brand AmbassadorWhat if there was a way to have your customers sell your products for you? It’s something every business owner dreams of –  having customers that are so enthusiastic about your products or services that they become an advocate for your brand. It’s a truly compelling idea that can be achieved by keeping a few simple things in mind.

Below, you will find 5 simple ways to turn your customers into brand ambassadors. By being loyal to your customers and treating them right, you will surely see that loyalty reciprocated!

1. Emphasize Quality Customer Service

The first way you can turn your customers into loyal brand ambassadors is by ensuring that you have top-notch customer service within your organization. How many times have you called a major corporation for help and had to deal with an automated robot or inefficient customer service representative? These negative customer service experiences leave customers feeling frustrated and unhappy.

Instead, treat each customer like an individual and do everything in your power to help with each one of their unique problems. Invest money into your customer service team and their training. This will leave your customers feeling like your business really cares about them. Good news spreads fast. Nowadays, it’s common place for customers to post positive company responses on social media about how awesome company “x” was in dealing with a problem and turning it into a positive. This is by far the greatest form of advertising and it should be something every company strives for.

2. Sell Amazing Products or Services

Apple Created Brand Ambassadors with Products and Service

Another fundamental concept of creating loyal brand ambassadors is having a product or service that is truly amazing. The perfect example here is Apple, a company that literally has people lining up days in advance for it’s new product releases. If your product has that game changing technology or functionality, like the iPod or the iPhone, you will have customers that are loyal and anxiously awaiting what you come up with next. The better your product is, the more inclined your customer will be to tell others about how great it is.

The same goes with service related businesses. Provide a service that blows your customers away, and they will become more than just a customer. Nothing beats the old word of mouth strategy. The way in which people share information has changed but that doesn’t mean it’s any less effective. You know you’re creating brand ambassadors when you start receiving a large volume of customer referrals.

 

Impact Brand Ambassadors Have Measured in Numbers

3. Keep your Customers Involved

The more you keep your customers involved in your company mission and values, the more inclined they will be to become a brand ambassador. If they feel a strong connection to your brand and your company values, they will be more inclined to spread the word about what your business is all about. Invite existing customers to new product launches and corporate events. Keep your website updated with the latest news about your company.

Customer Reviews Are Vital to Your BusinessWe live in a digital age, and social media might be the best way to keep your customers involved in everything that is going on with your business. The concept of word of mouth is great, but you can really grow your brand by taking that idea online. Providing places for customers to speak your praises and say good things about your products or services is a great choice. Authentic customer testimonials really speak volumes to prospects and leads.

Include testimonials on your website and make sure you have Facebook and Instagram accounts for your business. To get company and product reviews to start flowing, you can incentivize them to leave feedback by providing store rewards or future discounts after they leave a review.

4. Know Your Customers

Customers expect brands and businesses to see them as more than just a number. Once you realize this, you are one step closer towards creating brand ambassadors for your company. Get to know your customers by soliciting feedback, doing market research, and investing in automation tools that allow you to track what your customers are buying, saying, and doing with your products.

The more customer information you have, the better position you will be in to connect with them on a personal level. Once you know your customer demographics, this will make your promotional marketing more effective as well. You will be able to hand select giveaways that resonate with your audience and you know they will love receiving. They will be happy to use them and will let others know they support your company and brand.

Promotional Products to Create Brand Ambassadors5. Provide Promotional Products

Promotional products are another simple way to build hype around your brand and convert customers into loyal brand ambassadors. Everyone loves receiving free stuff, but they love it even more when the giveaways are useful. Promotional products like shirts, bags, water bottles, hats and USB flash drives are all great options because they can add value to your customers lives while increasing your brand recognition. The options for promotional products are seemingly endless, and it’s easy to find a product that connects with your ideal customer on a personal level.

Providing your customers with promotional products is just another small way to say thank you and will convert them into brand ambassadors in the process.

Imagine the impact brand ambassadors can have on the reputation and success of your business. By incorporating the 5 tips mentioned above into your business strategy, you will be well on your way towards converting customers into loyal brand advocates. If you’re looking to turn your customers into brand ambassadors with that perfect promotional product, just live chat with one of our promo experts or give us a call at (888) 994-7766 to get started.

 

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