ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
They are nice, even knowledgeable, but they don’t seem to be what I call customer focused. So, I took a few minutes to talk to several people about how they were trained. I talked to a retail salesperson, a flight attendant, and a server at a restaurant. The retail salesperson was sharp. She was amazing.
Integrity Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen.
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ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
A retail store changed its return policy. What was once considered a flexible, customer-friendly return policy became a hassle for the customer. . The point of this is to think about changes you make that aren’t customer-focused. Often, that’s why the customers continue to dance with you. .
ShepHyken
JULY 29, 2020
By the way, it can be any type of company from any industry—from retail to hospitality to manufacturing and beyond. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Some might call that boring, but we all know it’s not. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.
ShepHyken
MARCH 10, 2024
5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.
ShepHyken
JANUARY 4, 2021
The changing tide of retail CX by Carlos Zapatero. Retail Customer Experience) Carlos Zapatero, a business development executive at SYKES, explains how the events of 2020 accelerated a shift in retail customer experience to become more flexible and consistent — and may be the new standard well past the pandemic.
ShepHyken
JUNE 22, 2022
As a young man, my friend was the manager of a high-end retail jewelry store. He hired a salesperson, Lila, who, in his words, “Lived only to provide excellent customer service.”?As As part of the sales process, the salesperson had to get the customer’s information. Regardless, I hope you appreciate this story. .
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