Category Archives: business

Just keep Going!

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I love basketball! It is my all time favorite sport. So this is my favorite time of the year for sports, with the ACC championship just ended and the NCAA tournament about to begin. I am somewhat glued to the … Continue reading →

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Remaining Relevant

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past few years. We also see those that have survived, and even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give Covid or the economy the blame, that is … Continue reading →

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A Good Life is Purposeful and Passionate

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patti Fralix

The question is often asked, “Which is more important, Purpose or Passion?” I think that question puts the wrong focus on this issue. Purpose and Passion are both important, and the best answer to the Purpose and Passion importance question … Continue reading →

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Serving Customers

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I have long been interested in customer service. It is one of the three areas of focus of my business, The Fralix Group, and has been for all thirty-three years that I have been in business. The other two areas … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your People?

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Patti Fralix

As I think about my people, I divide them into three categories: Family, Friends, and Others. I have long since learned that it is hard to maintain relationships at all, much less relationships in which there is no logical connection … Continue reading →

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Criticism To Ignore

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Patti Fralix

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Paying Attention To The Tension

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I love to listen to podcasts, and especially when I am walking. I recently listened to a podcast by Andy Stanley, and it touched me so much that I have listened to it twice. The podcast is titled “better decisions, … Continue reading →

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Wasting My Time and Money

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I have had several situations occur recently that have wasted my time and money. All of these have occurred with me as a customer. Customer service has long been a passion of mine, so as a customer concerned about my … Continue reading →

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Service Successes and Failures

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I have been speaking and consulting on Customer Service for many years. I still continue to be amazed at the lack of service from so many businesses. I also have an occasional experience of exceptional customer service. Let me tell … Continue reading →

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Do People Not Care Anymore?!

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Patti Fralix

“People just don’t care anymore.” Those words were spoken by the man behind the counter at my new favorite coffee shop. I assume he is the owner, but I am making an assumption. He made this comment when we were … Continue reading →

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