The New Rules of Sales and Service by David Meerman Scott Summary
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In "The New Rules of Sales and Service," David Meerman Scott revolutionizes business engagement. Endorsed by HubSpot's CEO as a "eureka" moment, this bestselling author reveals how real-time customer interaction and storytelling drive growth in our digital age. Still teaching thousands of companies worldwide.
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The Digital Revolution That Changed Everything
Imagine a broken dishwasher leading to a business revelation. When David Meerman Scott's appliance failed, he chose Yale Appliance + Lighting despite higher prices because they offered something increasingly rare: exceptional service. While competitors focused solely on transactions, Yale created a comprehensive experience-consultative sales, digital warranty storage, flexible scheduling, and real-time delivery updates from drivers stuck in traffic. This simple yet uncommon approach transformed a potentially frustrating experience into a moment of delight that guaranteed future business. This anecdote perfectly captures the central insight of "The New Rules of Sales and Service": the internet hasn't just changed marketing; it has fundamentally transformed how we buy and receive service, creating an entirely new playbook for business success. With over five billion people instantly connected, we crave humanity in our technology-driven lives. Information about products is available 24/7, publishing content is essentially free, and customers have powerful voices through social networks and review sites.
From Cost Center to Revenue Driver: The Service Revolution
When Customers Take Control: The New Buying Process
Real-Time Engagement and Authentic Storytelling
Building Your Social Company
Your Personal Brand in the Social Age
Embracing the Human Connection in a Digital World
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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