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Retail Tail Your job as a salesperson is not over once the customer purchases. Follow-up is key to providing a full customer satisfaction experience. That is why Thank You Visits are being tested at a few of our stores. Thank You Visits are the perfect opportunity to WOW your customer and provide service above and beyond competitors. So what exactly are Thank You Visits? Well, they are follow-up visits to a customer’s home after the sale. The purpose of the visit is to thank the customer again for their business, give them a small gift to enjoy with their latest purchase, and look for new sales opportunities within their home. Store 21, Junction City, has been part of the testing phase for Thank You Visits and shared the following success stories. Stacie Cowdrey “was happy to see us and really liked her candle. She gave us a quick tour of the house and said that they were probably going to need a coffee table and end tables for their living room. She also mentioned a glider chair for the baby room. They just moved to their new place about two weeks ago and they have a lot more space.” Jami Hale, Sales Associate “During Matthew Laake's thank you visit, he seemed very appreciative of us personally coming by and bringing over a thank you gift. Customer asked, ‘What's this for?’ I replied, ‘For being a valuable Freedom customer.’ Customer had already had a candle lit, and so a candle was a good choice for a gift. When inside their home, they already seemed to have everything they need. They have a bedroom set, living room set, and dining room set. Maybe the next thing they will purchase is some kind of electronics. Customer had no problem letting us inside and showing us around :) Overall, it went well and I think if they ever need anything they will think about this thank you visit and come back to Freedom.” Megan Webster-Brockette, Sales Associate “Delivered candle to Mrs. Murray, Robert was not home. Next door neighbor was there as well. Very happy with their sectional. Both were impre ssed that we would take the time to do this. They said they would tell their friends about Freedom.” Michael Byrnes, ASM Stay tuned for further updates! 5