It might not be your village people - NoCV

I just want to share one small knowledge I have observed, and maybe you all can advise me if I am reasoning correctly or not. You know sometimes, we service providers like to believe that the reason our business is not moving as expected is because of "village people" or one spiritual problem. But from my little experience, I don’t think that is always the case. Even when you are very good at what you do, respectful to customers, and always giving your 100 percent, you might still notice that business is somehow not flowing well. You know you are a professional in your profession but still, things are not working out the way they should for you. In my opinion, sometimes it might not even be about you personally, but about the environment around your shop or workplace. Let me give an example. There’s a particular barber I used to go to. Honestly, this guy is very skilled and polite, no complaints about his work. But many times after cutting my hair and coming out, some people who normally hang around his shop will corner me and start asking me to “drop something” for them. At first I didn’t mind, but when I don’t have enough money on me, it puts me in an awkward situation. So to avoid that pressure, I sometimes choose to go somewhere else where nobody will disturb me after paying for the service. It made me think. What if other customers are also leaving him for the same reason? Meanwhile, the barber may not even know this is happening. Another example is security men at some places who constantly disturb customers for tips. Some people may not complain, but deep down they may never return. So my advice is this. As a service provider, don’t only focus on the work inside, but also pay attention to the environment outside. I don’t know if I’m making sense, but I’m ready to learn from you all.



Share your story


My Side Of The Story
Episode 5

My Side of the Story (Tailor) : Yes, she brought her clothes and money, but what she didn’t say is that she came very late in the evening on Monday, expecting me to deliver by Thursday. That’s just three working days. Most clients don’t understand how much work goes into sewing, especially whe .... read more

Episode 7

My Side of the Story : When my aunt said that to me, I felt so hurt. I know jobs are hard to come by, but my hijab is not just fashion, it is part of who I am. Removing it feels like stripping away my identity just to please people. If they are telling me to take it off now just to get the job, what .... read more

Episode 3

My Side of the Story : When she first came to my office to apply, I was very clear with her. I told her directly that I have a strict rule in my company, no female staff is allowed to get pregnant until they have served at least four years. The reason is that my business relies heavily on consistenc .... read more

Episode 2

My Side of the Story: I know my madam has painted me black already, but let me talk my own. I didn’t steal anything. The wig she’s talking about, I only took it because she has refused to pay me my full salary for two months. I’ve been managing myself with nothing. Sometimes I come to the salo .... read more

Episode 8

My Side of the Story : Pastor means well, I know that. But I’m not turning away from God. I’m just trying to live out my purpose in a different way. Since I was a child, I’ve loved storytelling. Acting gives me life in a way nothing else does. I believe that even in secular movies, one can sti .... read more

Episode 6

My Side of the Story : Yes, I did some freelance work while at the office, but it’s not because I don’t value my job. The truth is that the salary cannot even cover my transport and feeding, let alone rent. I studied graphics design in school, and while I appreciate the company giving me a chanc .... read more

Episode 1

My Side of the Story (Photographer): I know she’s angry, but she’s not telling the full truth. First of all, the location of the party was changed last minute, and she didn’t inform me early enough. I was already set to go to the first venue before she called to say it had moved somewhere els .... read more

Episode 10

My Side of the Story : My sister talks like I chose this path out of stupidity. She doesn’t know how much I suffered trying to fit into the “accountant” box. I worked in two firms after NYSC, one paid me ?60,000, the other ?80,000 and I was still broke every month. I was working like a robot, .... read more

Episode 4

My Side of the Story : I know my father means well, but he doesn’t understand me. Music is not just a hobby, it is my life. All through university, I was performing at shows, writing songs, and even earning small money from it. Whenever I try to explain, he says I am being stubborn and unrealistic .... read more

Episode 9

My Side of the Story : First of all, I’m not one of those “Instagram tailors” that people insult anyhow. I take my work seriously. This particular client brought her fabric very late. She came on a Friday evening and said she needed it “by next week,” not even realizing that was just five .... read more

Related