Sports Marketing Machine Podcast
164 - The “Always / Never” Customer Service Starter List
May 14, 2026
Season 1
Episode 164
Sports Marketing Machine Podcast - Jeremy Neisser
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In this tactical follow-up episode, Jeremy Neisser breaks down how sports teams can create a more consistent fan experience by building a simple “Always Do” and “Never Do” customer service framework. Instead of chasing perfection, teams should focus on clarity, repeatability, and organization-wide adoption so every fan interaction feels easier, smoother, and more intentional.
Key Topics Covered
Why most teams do not have a customer service problem — they have a consistency problem
How inconsistency across departments quietly hurts ticket sales and fan growth
Why your list should be simple: 5–7 “Always Do” items and 5–7 “Never Do” items
The importance of same-day responses and clear next steps
Why teams should assume fan confusion is the organization’s responsibility to fix
How “Know Before You Go” communication improves the fan experience before fans arrive
Common mistakes like making fans search for information, overcomplicating offers, or disappearing after the sale
How to embed the framework into staff training, meetings, game-day operations, and daily habits
Timestamps
00:00 – Why consistency matters in the fan experience
01:25 – Most teams have a consistency problem, not a service problem
02:25 – Keep your Always/Never list simple and memorable
03:52 – Always respond the same day
04:51 – Always make it easier to do business with you
06:17 – Always assume confusion is your fault
08:35 – Always prepare fans before they arrive
09:35 – Never make fans search for information
10:32 – Never overcomplicate your offers
11:00 – Never treat every fan the same
12:27 – Never pass fans around or disappear after the sale
13:20 – How to actually use the list with your team
15:31 – The 30-minute challenge to build your own framework
Call to Action
Take 30 minutes with your staff this week and build your own list: 5–7 things your team should always do, and 5–7 things your team should never do.
If you need help creating your framework, schedule a free 30-minute call with Jeremy at Revelocity Sports.
Episodes mentioned:
154 - How to Make Your Groups Sales Page Easier to Buy From: LINK
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