Ideas That Lead. Insights That Matter.

Earl’s Pearls is a curated collection of thought leadership, industry perspectives, and practical wisdom from Earl Wasserman — built to inspire, inform, and elevate how you think about business, leadership, and customer experience. Rooted in decades of real‑world experience, these posts explore topics ranging from customer expectations and service excellence to organizational challenges and cultural insights. Each entry reflects Earl’s belief that thoughtful ideas—not just products—drive better outcomes for teams, projects, and relationships.

Passion: Natural Or Not, It Requires Intention

June 6, 2024

Whatever it is that drives you, being service oriented is a mind-set, a whatever it takes, can do attitude. This is your CHOICE, but it takes intention. “Yes, I can do that.” “Whatever it takes.”…

Customer Expectations

May 30, 2024

A new vendor partner I was onboarding recently asked what my customers expect of me and my partners. I replied….. My customers have come to expect: I will treat them like they’re the only client…

Customer Service and Customer Experience: Are They the Same Thing?

May 23, 2024

Many companies today consider customer experience to be customer service with some refinement. Some bling! But in concept and practice, they are entirely different. They relate only in this way. Customer service kicks in when…

Teammate Toxicity Can Ruin Your Customer Experience

May 16, 2024

An exceptional customer experience won’t be delivered if your employee experience is a train wreck.

Building Your Customer’s Trust

May 13, 2024

Does any relationship start with complete trust? Of course not. It can take years to build a customer’s trust. But be aware, it can take just minutes to lose it!

Testimonials

Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with Earl Wasserman for our flooring needs, and his expertise has consistently exceeded our expectations. Earl brings a rare combination of product knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine customer care that makes every project smoother and more successful.

David Whisenhunt | FHCSD