Wordsmith

“Mark is that rare writer who can take complicated topics and tease out the most important points in a way that is engaging for the reader."
Peter Renton
Founder of Lend Academy Media

Storyteller

"Mark is a writing genius! He has the uncanny skill of standing in the shoes of the target audience while coming from the mind of the client."
Kathie Blea
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"Great insight. Excellent book. I look forward to reading future works from the talented Mr. Lusky."
From McCoy review via Amazon
on A Wandering, Wondering Jew
Mark Lusky tells your story.
On your terms, in your voice, from many different perspectives and sources—in the way you want to be known in the marketplace. It’s a whole lot more than “content development.” It’s the ability to interview, interpret, and intuit how your brand is represented “out there.”
Telling your story credibly
​Fit to print vs. print to fit. What’s the difference? ​

The Happy Curmudgeon Blog   Empowering People to Speak Up and Speak Out!

Have you gone out of your way to provide more compassionate and caring customer service during the COVID-19 crisis? If so, those efforts can become a cornerstone of customer loyalty and buying. In addition to those who already know, tell the rest of the world about it! This is a case where prior “good acts” can stoke the fires of ongoing sales and word-of-mouth kudos. But, you gotta let everyone know first. One of the most credible and compelling ways to do that is to develop thought leadership articles, blogposts, social media content, podcasts, and even short videos to address what you did—and hopefully are still doing—to show your appreciation of and respect for those who keep you in business.
Want to figure out the best ways to broadcast your stellar customer service stories to the world? Let’s talk.

Mark Lusky | 303.621.6136 | mark@marklusky.com
Customer service is marketing that continues post-crisis
by Mark Lusky aka Happy Curmudgeon | Posted on May 26, 2020

Customer service is marketing. Talking about it is marketing on steroids.
We all are learning lessons from the COVID-19 crisis. One that came into focus is the incredible importance of treating people right ALL the time—when times are bad, when times are good, and everything in between...

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Lusky combines the skills of a veteran editor/reporter, onetime marketing director for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and 37+ years as head honcho of his own marketing communications firm to get that story right, right out of the gate.
I’ve got great word-of-mouth. Why do anything else?
Companies accustomed to getting enough business from referrals, reviews and word-of-mouth supporting their solid customer service often forget to address the flip side of the coin: What am I leaving on the table by not marketing proactively?

Published Works by Mark Lusky

Don't Get Mad, Get Leverage

"Great tips. Keep your dignity intact with these insightful suggestions for solving most customer service dilemmas successfully."
YogaCowgirl review on Amazon for Don't Get Mad, Get Leverage
Many companies proclaim that customer satisfaction is their top priority, but how many of those companies actually do more than talk the talk? The authors have had their own customer service nightmares, but unlike many people, they were not willing to simply go quietly, complaining to friends and family or taking their business elsewhere...

A Wandering, Wondering Jew, Story of Enlightenment on a budget

"Good in-depth thinking... Much food for thought about wealthy versus middle class and how we are taken advantage of... Sense of humor despite serious issues."
Dennis Freese review on Amazon for A Wandering, Wondering Jew: Story of enlightenment on a budget
A book about the goodness and desire to do good that resides in all of us—everyman, everywoman, everychild. In these times of great stress on so many levels, we need a sanctuary, an oasis, a respite more than ever. The answer lies in…each other...
​A little extra bit of encouragement or support (or lack thereof) can make all the difference between a positive and negative experience—and a corresponding thumbs-up or thumbs-down review. When it comes to customer service, those little details can make or break a company.