In this episode, I read Chapter 12 of The Trust Premium, which marks the start of Part III: Behaviors That Will Make Your Customers Trust You. This chapter covers the first of five key trust-building behaviors—and it challenges the old mantra that “the customer is always right.”
Instead of defaulting to agreement, trusted professionals know when to speak up, when to offer guidance, and when to say “no.” In this episode, we explore how professional integrity, respectful pushback, and honest conversations create stronger, more trusted relationships with clients—and ultimately, earn you the Trust Premium.
And always remember: not all customers are alike. Some truly just want to be right—and sometimes, they actually are. Being a trusted advisor also means staying open to the possibility that you might be the one who’s wrong.
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