Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Marketplace Proverbs and Coffee with Ernie-A Proverb Per Day Keeps Stinking Thinking At Bay · Sep 17, 2025 · 10m

“He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,

and the father of a fool has no joy.” —Proverbs 17:21 (NKJV)

Or as The Message puts it:

“Having a fool for a child is misery; it’s no fun being the parent of a dolt.”-- Proverbs 17:21 MSG

Not every customer is worth the chase. Proverbs 17:21 reminds us that raising up fools—whether children or customers—leads to sorrow. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of chasing transactions versus building relationships, and why serving the end user well always prevails.

🎯 Customer Success Code: Stop chasing black ops transactions—invest in…