Customer service at a small business hits different when the number on the bottle goes straight to the guy who makes the product. No hold music. No chatbot. No ticket number. Just a person who picks up and knows the answer.

The sauce is Life's a Peach by Stoke the Fire out of British Columbia. It was opened at Christmas and discovered, four months later, mid-meal to say refrigerate after opening. The panic came first. The phone call came second. The owner answered on his own cell, explained the sauce was fruit-based rather than vinegar-based so refrigeration mattered, confirmed the pantry was fine as long as it wasn't sitting in heat, and then asked how it tasted. Calm conversation. Honest answer. No upsell.

The sauce was already gone by then. Poured down the drain in the panic before the call connected. A replacement bottle was ordered the same day. That's the whole story and it covers everything worth knowing about what good service actually does to a customer.

Topics: customer service small business, Stoke the Fire hot sauce, food safety, above and beyond customer service, tipping culture

Originally aired on 2026-04-08

Customer service at a small business hits different when the number on the bottle goes straight to the guy who makes the product. No hold music. No chatbot. No ticket number. Just a person who picks up and knows the answer.
The sauce is Life's a Peach by Stoke the Fire out of British Columbia. It was opened at Christmas and discovered, four months later, mid-meal to say refrigerate after opening. The panic came first. The phone call came second. The owner answered on his own cell, explained the sauce was fruit-based rather than vinegar-based so refrigeration mattered, confirmed the pantry was fine as long as it wasn't sitting in heat, and then asked how it tasted. Calm conversation. Honest answer. No upsell.
The sauce was already gone by then. Poured down the drain in the panic before the call connected. A replacement bottle was ordered the same day. That's the whole story and it covers everything worth knowing about what good service actually does to a customer.
Topics: customer service small business, Stoke the Fire hot sauce, food safety, above and beyond customer service, tipping culture
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-08

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.