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I recently read a comment from a very successful small business owner stating that commissioned sales is the only way to really motivate employees to provide great customer service. Reasoning that only a sales associate who works on commission can understand how important repeat business is, he claims that associates on commission will deliver better customer service. I emphasize that this individual is a very successful small business owner so this has obviously worked for him. But, is it the best way?