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Hiring 101: Best Practices for Finding Top Talent
Has your organization been struggling with hiring the right people for your collection team? Have you noticed a problem with retaining...

Mary Shores
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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Communication Tips To Create A Stress-Free Work Environment
What if I told you that I’m relatively stress-free at work?

Mary Shores
May 17, 20224 min read
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My Proven Cleanse or Clog Method to Avoid Conflict and Enhance Connections
If you are like me, I love pizza. It is probably the best food on the planet. I wasn't surprised recently when a friend told me Americans...

Mary Shores
May 17, 20223 min read
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5 Quick Tips for Expert Collection Negotiations
If you’re uncomfortable negotiating, you’re not alone.

Mary Shores
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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The Secret Formula to Reduce Consumer Complaints
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt scared of making a mistake while on a collection call because you’re worried you'll get a complaint.

Mary Shores
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Reflect, Rebuild, & Renew: How to Shift Your Mindset in 2022
Reflect, rebuild, and renew as you enter 2022.

Mary Shores
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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This Is What Will Make Your Debt Collection Agency Successful in 2022
With a new year comes new opportunities to refocus.

Mary Shores
Dec 14, 20214 min read
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Top Three Tips to Increase Past Due Collections
Anyone who has been on a collection call knows that a collector can lose control in a split second, and the call can spiral into conflict.

Mary Shores
Dec 7, 20215 min read
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This Formula Will Empower You To Navigate Consumer Hardships
Have you ever been on a collection call where the consumer shared that they can’t pay the balance because they just lost their job?

Mary Shores
Nov 23, 20213 min read
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The Compassionate Framework for Business Communications
How do we change our communication patterns to embrace this need for humanity-plus business?

Mary Shores
Oct 5, 20216 min read
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ARM Professionals: Here’s How to Manage Remote Work
I want to share with you some of the tips and tricks I’ve used to keep my team connected and keep my own stress levels stable remotely.

Mary Shores
Sep 28, 20215 min read
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3 Ways to Create a Connected Consumer Experience
Every interaction that a consumer has with your company will either create connection or drive disconnection.

Mary Shores
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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How to Collect Dollars and Connections from Consumers
I’m a fan of preventative communication rather than de-escalation techniques. The good news is, my communication strategy can build trust.

Mary Shores
Aug 24, 20216 min read
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Are You Cleansing or Clogging Your Collections?
In my years of training, I’ve seen a common theme of collectors making a specific mistake that many don’t realize they’re making...

Mary Shores
Aug 17, 20214 min read
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3 Steps to Choose Questions that Convert on Collection Calls
Questions are one of the most powerful tools collectors can keep in their toolkits.

Mary Shores
Jul 6, 20216 min read
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Collectors: Here Are the Answers to 5 FAQs to Make Collection Calls Easier
I’ve dedicated this post to answering 5 FAQs all about scripting, critical thinking, and empathy.

Mary Shores
Jun 29, 20216 min read
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4 Pillars of the Compassionate Framework for Healthcare Collections
People are craving the human connection and understanding that comes with empathy, which is why now more than ever, understanding empathy.

Mary Shores
Jun 22, 20217 min read
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Three Habits Of Highly Effective Communicators
No matter what industry you work in and no matter what your role is, effective communication moves a business forward.

Mary Shores
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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Empathetic Collections for Beginners: Part 1
Empathy can go beyond being a buzzword in the industry. Instead, it can be something we actively teach our team members.

Mary Shores
May 25, 20214 min read
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How Consistency Can Make or Break Your Customer Service
Consistent communication isn’t just nice-to-have; it’s a must-have in customer service.

Mary Shores
May 18, 20214 min read
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