Bringing solutions to your community
A great business idea creates a solution, bringing something unique that the community wants and needs. This can be something brand new, but it can also be...
Topic: Behind the Review
Every business wants good reviews, and every customer want a good experiences—but what’s really happening behind the scenes? On the Behind the Review podcast from Yelp and Entrepreneur Media, Host Emily Washcovick talks with business owners and reviewers to uncover the real stories behind every rating. Explore the posts below for insights from the show, and visit Yelp for Business to subscribe.
172 posts in Behind the Review
Creating a fun and seamless customer experience
Turning a personal passion into a business is an exciting endeavor—whether you’re an avid book collector, have a knack for makeup, or, like James Morro...
Finding success as a rule-breaking solo entrepreneur
On an industrialized street filled with carpet cleaner and window businesses in Mount Vernon, New York, a bubble machine is going full blast. It sparks not...
Empowering your customers through trust and partnership
In this episode, you’ll hear how to build a reputation based on trust and how to provide customer value throughout the entire experience, even after the typical transaction period is over.
Sharing your authentic passion with customers
For a small business to truly thrive, there are two important factors: authenticity and creativity. For Mathew Wong, co-founder and CEO of Tea and Milk in New...
Being relatable and reliable in your community
Being a business owner comes with huge responsibilities and a constant influx of challenging situations. But in certain industries—like mental health and...
Balancing customer expectations and cultural integrity
It can be difficult to satisfy the wide variety of customer expectations while also maintaining the integrity of your business. For Chef Lucas Sin of Nice Day Chinese in New York City, he takes on this challenge with pride—recognizing and delivering what his customers want and also honoring the core values and mission upon which the restaurant was built.
Delivering high-quality experiences under pressure
“We’re human. We make mistakes. But our mistakes, they don't go away. They stay forever,” said Nahuel Hilal, owner and founder of Miami’s Iris Tattoo...
Putting yourself in the customer’s shoes
“It’s an experience and not just a yoga class,” said Lindsay Kallberg, owner and founder of Ritual Hot Yoga. This week’s guest designed her entire...
Creating a truly inclusive customer experience
Photo by Anderson Guerra “Time is the most valuable kind of currency, so when people are giving you theirs, it’s important that you think about all of the...
Hiring slow and firing fast with The Candle Pour
Hiring and staff management are arguably the most important components of running a successful experience-based business. “If you don’t have the right...
Finding success through philanthropy and the support of other small businesses
Many people can confidently say they care about small businesses and philanthropic causes, but baking those efforts into a business plan and executing on...
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