Customer Quote by Jim Blasingame
“Anything a customer can do for themselves is where service stops and relevance begins.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2015
Service ends when customers can help themselves; true relevance begins when they feel empowered.
In simple terms: Help yourself, then we’re relevant.
Empower customers to be self‑sufficient.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- retail
- software platforms
- financial services
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑service with personal support?
- When does empowerment become neglect?
Over‑automation may reduce personal touch.