Customer service is the new marketing. Companies should put conversations at the center of their business by reducing control and breaking down silos between departments. This allows companies to better address customer needs and create evangelists. Zappos and Four Seasons are examples of customer-focused companies that invest in training and personal interactions to consistently deliver excellent customer service, leading to growth and loyalty. The document advocates adopting the approach of a concierge to have frictionless communication that solves problems and changes perceptions of the company.