Karen Isn't Always Right

Hey everyone! I'm putting together a coffee table book of sorts that will contain the most Karen'y complaints ever among with memes and illustrations.

If you're in customer service and have any emailed complaints or just want to share anecdotes to include in the book, send them to me!
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Merry Christmas everyone!

Episode 41 - Gretchen Lynch

A return Guest, We talk about her trying to get past having been a Karen and how the behavior can strike even the most well tempered people.

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-41---Gretchen-Lynch-enero3

PS - KIAR is looking for great guests who can bring value to the show. If you or anyone you know are interested, please message me.

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Episode 41 - Gretchen Lynch by Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Gretchen has been on KIAR before and wanted to come back on to further discuss her experience as being a Karen and trying to get past what happened. We talk at length about why this behavior happens even well-tempered people and how there are different "levels" of Karens. Always a pleasure to talk t...

Episode 40 - Joshua Fowler. Joshua works at an auto parts store and to my surprise, they get a lot more Karens than one would think. He tells of one particularly "methy" Karen and it's inevitably bad Yelp review.

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-40---Joshua-Fowler-en48gh

Episode 38 - Aaron Larkin

We discuss the tendency for affluent area to have a bit more attitude and the importance of sometimes just swallowing your pride to get through a situation.

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-39---Aaron-Larkin-emh2r8

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Episode 39 - Aaron Larkin by Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Aaron has been a truck driver for some time now and shares his unique perspective when it comes to Karen. We discuss the tendency for affluent areas to come with more attitude and how important it is to sometimes just swallow your pride in an effort to just move on from a situation. I gotta tell ya,...

Episode 38 - Micahjosiah Borreson

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-38---Micahjosiah-Borrenson-em5mc3

We talk about finding your calm and the importance of a consistent schedule

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Episode 38 - Micahjosiah Borrenson by Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Micajosiah has been a manager in the grocery business and shares the importance of finding your calm. He also talks about how a consistent schedule in the service industry can be invaluable in mitigating anxiety when feeling overwhelmed. Super nice guy and great to get to know him

Episode 37 - Sara Girdler

We talk about fight or fight response during escalations, the importance of being empowered by your company, and reducing friction points.

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-37---Sara-Girdler-eln4ui

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Episode 37 - Sara Girdler by Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Sara is a General Manager of a Gap just outside Chicago. Sara and I had a great conversation during this episode. We talk about the flight or fight response many folks have when a situation escalates, the importance of being empowered by a company to solve problems and one that really stood out to m...

Episode 36 - Ryan Marr

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-36---Ryan-Marr-eld2ds

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Ryan has had a variety of customer facing jobs, is a former Marine, and my oldest friend. We discuss the importance of rapport, doing customer service face to face, and how the fast pace of life may be contributing to the decline of customer service in many companies

In the interest of focusing on business aspect the podcast content and the brand, I'm no longer sharing memes when I post episodes.

If you like what you hear, please share with others who you think will be interested. Thanks for listening!

Hey everyone!

Are you in customer service or a leadership position in the service industry?

I'd love to talk to you about possibly coming on the show to share your experiences and wisdom. De-escalation, emotional intelligence during heated moments, and overcoming anxiety throughout the challenging interactions are all good subjects.

Message me if interested!

Ps: my name is Christopher, not Karen 🤣

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Welcome Karen Isn't Always Right Business podcast focused on difficult and unreasonable customers and guests that can be described as Karen. Guests discuss real world complaints, the associated anxiety, ptsd, anger, frustration, and how they overcome these challenges. There's also advice on how to resolve conflict and overcome th

Episode 35 - Jim Lenderts gives us a police officer perspective with regard to customer service. He also shares fantastic insight into keeping calm under pressure, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Great episode!

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-35---Jim-Lenderts--Marijuana-Enforcement-Officer-for-Ft--Collins-PD-Shares-His-Customer-Service-Perspective-el2hf5

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Episode 34 - Jeff Klaene

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-34---Jeff-Klaene-eko8og

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Reposting one of my favorite episodes!

Episode 16 - Charles Street

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-16---Charlie-Street---A-Cinemark-Icon-eds4dv

Hey Fans!

Are you in customer service or a leadership position in the service industry?

I'd love to talk to you about possibly coming on the show to share your experiences and wisdom. De-escalation, emotional intelligence during heated moments, and overcoming anxiety throughout the challenging interactions are all good subjects.

Message me if interested!

Ps: my name is Christopher, not Karen 🤣

KIARpodcast.com

Welcome Karen Isn't Always Right Business podcast focused on difficult and unreasonable customers and guests that can be described as Karen. Guests discuss real world complaints, the associated anxiety, ptsd, anger, frustration, and how they overcome these challenges. There's also advice on how to resolve conflict and overcome th

Episode 33 - Chris Chapman. Who actually is Karen and what it's like being filmed by one during an altercation

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-33---Chris-Chapman-ejceme

Episode 32 - Nicholas Hinrichsen. Stanford MBA and founder of Carlypso and WithClutch.com

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-32---Nicholas-Hinrichsen-ej1eac

Episode 31 - Sherell Owen

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-31---Sherell-Owen-eiokvi

Episode 30 - Ryan Steely

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-30---Ryan-Steely-eicd2b

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Episode 29 - Heath Poe

Ownership, making mistakes, and Purple Gorilla's

https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-29---Heath-Poe-ei3v13

Episode 29 - Heath Poe by Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Karen Isn't Always Right is here to not only commiserate with anyone serving customers and guests on a day to day basis, but to also provide sympathy, empathy, and ultimately - guidance to those in need of a sounding board for anyone experiencing challenging customers. While the "Karens" of the worl...

New episode of Karen Isn't Always Right!
Episode 28 - Shaad Barth

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-28---Shaad-Barth-ehq148

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Karen Isn't Always Right comin' atcha with Michael Venner!

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-27---Michael-Venner-and-I-Talk-Shutdown--Leadership--and-Missing-Our-Teams-eh90c6

Episode 26 - Renae Spargo: How to Stand Your Ground Against a Karen

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https://anchor.fm/chris-frey/episodes/Episode-26---Renae-Spargo-How-to-Stand-Your-Ground-Against-a-Karen-eguuug

Hey everyone! If you're in customer service (management, front line, VP - I'd love to hear from all levels) and would like to share your experiences, advice, or even what you love or hate about Guest service, hit me up!

I'd like to mix up my guests a bit and chat with some folks outside my industry. If you're not up for it, but know someone who may be, or them in touch with me!

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Karen Isn't Always Right • A podcast on Anchor Our mission at KIAR is that we're here to not only commiserate with anyone serving customers and guests on a day to day basis, but to also provide sympathy, empathy, and ultimately - guidance to those in need of a sounding board for anyone experiencing challenging customers. While the "Karens" of th...

Hey everyone! If you're in customer service (management, front line, VP - I'd love to hear from all levels) and would like to share your experiences, advice, or even what you love or hate about Guest service, hit me up!

I'd like to mix up my guests a bit and chat with some folks outside my industry. If you're not up for it, but know someone who may be, or them in touch with me!

KIARpodcast.com

Welcome Karen Isn't Always Right Business podcast focused on difficult and unreasonable customers and guests that can be described as Karen. Guests discuss real world complaints, the associated anxiety, ptsd, anger, frustration, and how they overcome these challenges. There's also advice on how to resolve conflict and overcome th