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July 30, 2012 by Stephen M. Vantassel

The Limits of Quality

The Limits of Quality

Customers are Ignoring You
Customers may not want exceptional and costly service (Photo credit: ronploof)

What are the limits of quality? Do people always buy the best? How important is being the best in garnering sales? Robert Cappos wrote an intriguing article entitled “The Good Enuf Rvltn” in the September 2009 issue of Wired Magazine (pp. 110-119). He tells a story about a company called “Pure Digital” which made a very inexpensive digital camera. The photos were good enough that Pure Digital sold 3 million of them. Cappos argued that while high quality is great, it often isn’t necessary to satisfy customer wants. Customers will frequently take a less expensive option provided the service or product is “good enough.” Therefore, companies that spend inordinate time producing high quality products actually over satisfy clients at best and hurt profitability at worst.

Over-Servicing Clients

I wondered how many wildlife control operators (WCOs) suffered from the same challenge with their own businesses. Some WCOs argue that pest control operators (PCOs; those that primarily handle insects) will never be able to compete with WCOs that deal with vertebrates. The argument goes that customers will want the company that provides better service(s). The problem with this argument is that it assumes clients want and will pay for the “better service” and that they would be able to recognize the better company. Both assumptions are highly questionable. The fact is customers frequently want and are satisfied with “good enough.”

Good Enough Service

Now some readers may think that I am recommending companies provide poor quality service. Nothing could be further from the truth. My point is simply that you may serve your customers just as well by providing A- service rather than spending a lot of energy trying to give A+ service. The bottom line is you want to fulfill the needs of your clients. You don’t help anyone by providing services that they don’t want. If the client can’t appreciate the value of an additional service then your spending excessive energy and resources on that service is detracting from the profitability of your business.

You either need to eliminate that service extra or educate your client on its value.

Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP, ACE, is the owner of Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC. He helps people restore their balance with nature through publishing, training, consulting, and the internet. He has published numerous articles in trade and academic publications available at {Stephen’s Academia.edu Page} along with several books {WCC Store}). Listen to his podcast “Living the Wild Life” at {Pest Geek Podcast}. Click the links for past {shows} and {interviews}. Please subscribe to {Stephen’s YouTube Channel} He is a sought after speaker and trainer. If you would like to have Stephen speak at your event or use his consultation services, send an e-mail to [email protected] Copyright All postings are the property of Stephen M. Vantassel and Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC. Text (not images) may be reprinted in non-profit publications provided that the author and website URL is included. If images wish to be used, explicit and written permission must be obtained from Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC.

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