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Customers Don’t Mind Waiting for a Superior Product
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was much else that we consider valuable.
Chip R. Bell is a renowned keynote speaker and the author of several best-selling books including his newest, Sprinkles: Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service. He can be reached at www.chipbell.com.
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