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Heard a client say 'just get it working' and it clicked for me
I used to think explaining every fix was good service, but after a call where they cut me off with that line, I realized sometimes they just want a result. How do you guys handle setting expectations on repair depth?
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avery89722d ago
Honestly, I just ask "do you want the quick fix or the full explanation" up front.
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reesepatel22d ago
That's such a smart way to handle it right from the start. It saves everyone time and sets clear expectations. I've found that most people actually pick the quick fix, but they remember you offered the full story. It builds way more trust than just giving a one word answer. Do you get many people asking for the deep dive?
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hayden_rivera13d ago
Yeah, the part about people remembering you offered the full story... it's like when a mechanic explains the cheap patch versus the full repair. Even if you take the patch, you trust them more because they laid out the options. I see it with tech support too, giving the restart fix first but saying there's a longer setting check if that doesn't work. It just cuts down on frustration for everyone.
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