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You Too Can Be As Good As Amazon…Maybe!

ShepHyken

A Sense of Control – Whether customers refer to this as a sense of being in control or something else, most people have a confident feeling about their Amazon transactions. And confidence turns into trust – which can turn into repeat business and even customer loyalty. This is an easy one to emulate.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of June 24, 2019

ShepHyken

This article reminds us that no matter how busy we get, how innovative we become, and how much success we are enjoying, we can’t take our eye off of customer service. 5 Communication Tips That Will Boost Customer Trust by Syed Balkhi . This is a list of the five basics that will help your customers trust you.

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When Customer Service Creates Customer Validation

ShepHyken

This doesn’t happen if you’re trying to rush a customer off the call. Customers will call for help and support – and even to complain. In other words, validate the reason a customer chose to do business with the company in the first place. And, this is when the company gets to prove itself. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of May 7, 2018

ShepHyken

(Digiday) Overstock.com knows the days are long gone when people would call or email about problems with its products or service. That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand.

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Simple Words and Phrases Can Enhance the Customer’s Experience

ShepHyken

implies you want to do more for your customer. He knows words are important to the experience and wants his staff to properly ask the right questions, communicating with guests in ways that will most enhance their experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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How to Handle Difficult Customers Using Verbal Aikido

Myra Golden

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker. Myra Golden Media.

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How to Handle Difficult Customers Using Verbal Aikido

Myra Golden

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker. Myra Golden Media.