The days of using a testimonial quote exclusively to boast about successful work are long gone. Don't get me wrong, they're still better than nothing. But customer stories that tell the nuances of a business relationship, and how that relationship yielded solid work, impactful results and genuine appreciation for the spirit of collaboration are in.
Having written many customer stories in my day, including all of the ones currently on display at ClearVoice and on value-growth firm Bryant Stibel's website, I decided to take people through the visualization process and the essence of what makes for compelling customer stories.