Summary:
The book critiques traditional Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies, arguing that they are often ineffective because they focus on controlling the customer rather than understanding and responding to their needs. It proposes an alternative approach where businesses empower customers to define the relationship, thereby fostering loyalty and improving customer satisfaction through a more customer-centric model.
Key points:
1. Customer Focus: Shift from prioritizing company needs to understanding and fulfilling customer needs.
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