Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The VP of customer service was late and came into the workshop after about an hour looking fraught. He said one of the marketing teams had decided to reduce their costs by bundling a mailer that was going out to all their customers, which numbered around 500,000. Second, there is a lost opportunity cost.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. My Comment: In my newest book, I’ll Be Back , I cover the difference between a repeat customer and a loyal customer.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Provide the Best Possible Customer Experience? GISuser) If you don’t have a well-planned customer service strategy, you are highly likely to lose business. Airline Customer Service Improved In 2020.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. 92% of consumers believe customer service needs improvement, and 80% have defected after one bad experience.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2018

His plea was, “We are so NOT customer-focused, and we need to be!” He then shared what may be one of the most crystal-clear examples of the difference between a company that is customer focused and one that isn’t. I could write a small book about that discussion. A potential client called for help.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Welcome to Sage Book Club! by Jay Baer.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

And of course, one of my favorite “holidays” is National Customer Service Week , which happens the first full week of October each year. Traditionally, Customer Service Week has been the time to highlight and celebrate the great work employees do to take care of their customers. This year it’s October 5-9.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The New York Times) The meanness of the public has forced many public-facing industries to rethink what used to be an article of faith: that the customer is always right. Customer Service Is the New Upsell by David Wagoner.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In other words, you can’t – and shouldn’t – judge a book by its cover. Don’t make the mistake of judging a book by its cover. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. The post Big Mistake… Don’t Judge a Book Buy Its Cover appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. by Janelle Estes.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Today the verbal communication between customers and computers is becoming indistinguishable from human-to-human conversations. 4 Ways AI Can Improve the Customer Service Agent Experience by Puneet Mehta.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021. Start listening today!

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Eventually, this can lead to increased customer satisfaction and potentially higher ratings or recommendations that can help improve visibility and boost bookings. Establishing relationships with influencers or travel bloggers who promote tourism in your area can bring in more bookings.

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This week is National Customer Service Week. The article below is an example of one of the habits taught in the book. Happy Customer Service Week! She smiled and said, “That’s a great title for a book! Delivering good customer service is a habit. You practice it day after day on real customers.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

that end, we’ve curated a customer service-centric podcast list for you to peruse and enjoy. Check out our favorite customer service podcasts, or keep reading for some entertaining podcast history. A treasure trove of retail, brand, and customer service information is ready and waiting for your ears.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. Learning Hub) Attracting new customers is cool and all, but do you know how to keep them around? Had A Customer Service Fail?

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2019

I’ve talked and written about the differences between customer service and the customer experience, also known as CX. Customer service is typically what transpires between people throughout the buying process or when there is a problem. They have good customer service. Their Genius Bar is… genius.

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ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2021

Applying the Velocity Mindset in Customer Service. How Empathy Accelerates Great Customer Experience. They discuss the impact of empathy in delivering customer-focused service. . When we don’t satisfy our customers sooner (or soon enough), they walk. . “Everybody is in customer service.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2019

The company’s reputation for amazing customer service is almost a cliché in the customer service world. Zappos stories have become customer service legends. There are many others, and this is just one of the reasons Zappos is recognized as one of the top customer service companies on the planet.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Chatbots Make There 3 Customer Experience Improvements Possible by Rose de Fremery. The author showcases several ways to measure the success of customer service and experience. So is the word guest.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You reach out to their customer service, and within seconds, a friendly chatbot listens to your issue properly and provides you with the answer, gathering valuable customer feedback. That’s the power of good customer service! In this blog, we’ll explore seven customer service trends for 2024.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Here are the first ten of twenty ideas as to how you can up your customer service game in 2020. Too often companies focus all their efforts on acquiring new customers instead of keeping existing customers. Don’t forget about your “sold” customers—stay in touch on a (somewhat) regular basis. Stay in touch.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When it comes to customer service, I believe everyone must be properly trained – not just the front-line/customer-facing employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. So why do many companies create situations where customers need to figure things out for themselves?

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