In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck with us: a tuxedo rental shop promised to call “if we have any questions,” not “if we have any problems,” and that one word swap became a masterclass in framing. We talk about why capturing good ideas the moment we have them (yes, even in our Notes app) beats trusting our memory, and why July is the perfect time to lock in next year’s holiday calendar before anyone has to ask. Then we get into the real meat of it: how do we know if a change is worth making, or if we’re just chasing a shiny object? We break down the two questions we ask before we touch anything — are we solving a real problem, or seizing a real opportunity — and why “we’ve always done it that way” is basically a curse word in our book. We share how a two-week experiment saved us from a costly email misstep, and why walking back a change we can’t support isn’t failure, it’s smart business. It’s this kind of thoughtful, deliberate decision-making that keeps us living the Charmed Life. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #766 for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 July 1st: Canada Day 00:01:26 Customer Service: Language Matters Returning my Tuxedo: “We’ll call you if we have any questions.” vs. “we’ll call you if we have any issues.” 00:05:45 QT: Reminder to create your business’s holiday calendars for 2027 00:07:23 SPONSOR: Bitdefender. Keep your small business safe with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Save 30% when you go to https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN 00:08:55 SPONSOR: FanVue. Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit https://www.fanvue.com/ today and launch your career! 00:10:36 Change for the sake of change Beware the alternative of change Find data to use to support/refute your decision 00:16:53 This Episode’s Big Takeway: Clarify your reasons for change, and be mindful of how you roll it out. 00:18:25 Business Brain 766 Outtro Check out Business Brain Blueprints Tell Your Friends! Business Blueprints Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show [email protected] Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post CS Language and Unnecessary Change – Business Brain 766 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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