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Mary Shores
Feb 23, 20214 min read
Online Learning: The Future of Education
When the pandemic is over and in-person learning is accessible again, it’s unlikely people will ditch online learning.
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Mary Shores
Feb 16, 20215 min read
Top 5 Reasons I Created The Collection Advantage
When I was still a new agency owner, I had five main problems I wanted to solve, and over the past 15 years, I learned how to solve them.
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Mary Shores
Feb 9, 20215 min read
The Secret Connection Equation
This equation can drastically improve your overall attitude toward work, as well as recoveries. It will also decrease complaints to clients.
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Mary Shores
Feb 2, 20215 min read
3 Steps to Invest in the Collector's Voice
I want to show you how to use your voice to make a huge difference in our industry one call at a time.
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Mary Shores
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Communication: An Essential Part of Professional Development
Professionals across all industries and in all positions can benefit from communication training.
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Mary Shores
Jan 19, 20216 min read
The 5 Zones You Need to Know to Succeed in Collections
Understanding each of these zones is key on all collection calls.
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Mary Shores
Jan 12, 20214 min read
Here's How to Bring Humanity Into Collections
We can combine humanity and collections. You can feel good about your job and remain empathetic.
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Mary Shores
Jan 5, 20214 min read
Follow These Tips to Decrease Missed Payments
Stick with me, and you’ll be a pro at decreasing the amount of missed payments at your agency in no time.
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Mary Shores
Dec 29, 20205 min read
Before 2021, Let's Look Back at 2020
How would you like to step into the new year as the best version of you?
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Mary Shores
Dec 22, 20204 min read
Collectors: How to Resolve the Most Difficult Calls
If you want to go from angry and overwhelmed consumers to receptive and calm consumers, all you need is a system.
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Mary Shores
Dec 15, 20204 min read
Must-Read Guide to the Consumer Experience
Plain and simple, conversations with collectors impact consumers’ quality of life.
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Mary Shores
Dec 8, 20205 min read
The Crossroads of Empathy and Compliance
There are several ways to avoid compliance issues while simultaneously being empathetic.
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Mary Shores
Dec 1, 20204 min read
Use the 3 C's to Enhance Your Customer Communications Today
To get you started on your journey toward stronger customer communications today, consider these 3 C’s.
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Mary Shores
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Are Your Collectors Getting Counterfeit Yeses From Consumers?
As collectors, we want to be careful of counterfeit yeses – yeses that you later find out were actually no's.
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Mary Shores
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Don't Skip This Step on Collection Calls
Have you ever offered a consumer a solution and had it rejected because the person was still too upset to really hear you?
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Mary Shores
Nov 3, 20204 min read
3 Ways to Exceed Customer Expectations During the Pandemic
Your doors may be locked. Your business may be operating in ways you never thought it would operate.
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Mary Shores
Oct 27, 20204 min read
What to Say When a Consumer Says an Account Isn't Their Priority
When I provide collector training, a common consumer objection collectors bring up is when a consumer says his account is not a priority.
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Mary Shores
Oct 13, 20206 min read
Collectors: The Magic Is in the Practice
Like an athlete, collectors also have tools that are essential for their performance.
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Mary Shores
Oct 6, 20204 min read
3 Steps to Jump Into the Arena
While failure is inevitable at times, success is nearly impossible without showing up.
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Mary Shores
Sep 29, 20206 min read
How to Find the ‘Goldilocks Zone of Connection’ in Collections
It is possible to be both compassionate and profitable. It’s all about finding that “Goldilocks zone of connection.”
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