ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2022

Not only does this happen in physics, but it also happens in business, specifically when there is bad customer service or a bad customer experience (CX). So, with that, I bring you Shep’s Law of Customer Service , which is: . They don’t come back.? . Notice that I put the word almost in the definition.

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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

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

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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. by GISuser.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

More and more people are complaining about bad customer service. The demand for better service continues to grow, as evidenced in our customer experience research (2022 Achieving Customer Amazement study sponsored by Amazon Web Services). The post Bad Customer Service Isn’t the Problem.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. Here’s the short version.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most everyone in the business world is familiar with the idea of customer experience (CX). And as popular as CX is, there’s a somewhat new concept that has been coming on strong for the past five years, and that’s the employee experience (EX). Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ten years ago, I wrote an article about why delivering an amazing customer experience is important. So, here are today’s 10 reasons why you should deliver an amazing customer service experience: Creating customer service builds trust, credibility and confidence.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2021

So, here’s the question to consider: What small change will enhance the experience for the customer, even if it is just by 1%? My friend and client, Jason Bradshaw of Volkswagen in Australia, was tasked with improving the customer experience for the VW dealerships. Within two years he had made big strides.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. My Comment: This is an introduction to the concept of customer experience (CX) maturity.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. My Comment: We start off this week with Newsweek’s list of America’s BEST customer service companies. by Carl Smith. A few do it daily.

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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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Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Your customer service culture is not what your fancy “Customer Guarantee” promises, and it’s not whatever you say it is in your new employee handbook. It’s worth noting that companies with any of these primary cultures can still deliver good customer service experiences. Strategies for company executives.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road” appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2020

What gets in the way of creating a great customer service experience for you and/or your organization? Is it a process that is clunky, inconvenient and difficult for the customer? As she moved into this role, she realized the opportunities that would come from providing a better customer experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? This article reminds of this strategy.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Always thinking about how everything in life ties to customer service, I wondered, “What is a good recipe for customer service?” Leadership defines the customer service and CX vision for everyone to follow. So, I’ve listed some of the essential ingredients. In the meantime, this is enough to get you started.

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The DiJulius Group) Even as the demand for Chick-fil-A is at an all-time high, the private company will only grow at a pace they ensure they won’t jeopardize the brand experience. What Makes Good Customer Service?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When a client is interested in engaging me to speak at their meeting, I’ll usually ask in our initial call, “Why is hiring a customer service speaker important to you at this time?”  . You need help from your customers. We should never let up in our continuous efforts to improve our customer experience.

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX50 2020: Great customer experience starts with company culture by Morag Cuddeford-Jones. Level-up Your Customer Service With These 4 Dynamite Strategies by Tom Sagi.

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ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Leaders Can Learn from Baseball by Lynn Hunsaker. 3 Common Customer Complaints and How to Address Them by DP Taylor. 3 Common Customer Complaints and How to Address Them by DP Taylor.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. The pandemic is a watershed moment for digital transformation in customer service by Vala Afshar. Something to think about!)

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Last week, I shared ten ideas to drive a better customer experience in 2020. Without any further delay, here are ten more ways to create a better customer experience in 2020. Create your customer service mantra. The mantra is a simple phrase—one sentence or less—that sums up your customer service culture.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five roundup with an interview with customer culture expert Jeff Toister. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 27, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. “Giving back” is part of the customer experience. ” 15 Customer Service Strategies To Help You Deliver A 5-Star Experience by Forbes Coaches Council.

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ShepHyken

MAY 21, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways Starbucks is Innovating the Customer Experience by Liz Barrett Foster. QSR) In the fight to win back its brick-and-mortar customers, Starbucks is leveraging technological and experiential methods.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. The Tech Report) Much of the customer mindset will remain a mystery. 6 Ways To Create a Consistent Customer Experience by John R.

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ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Conundrum: Fix Bad Experiences or Make Good Ones Better? Are your customers coming back out of true loyalty, habit, or some other reason? by Michael Manfredo.

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ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Tracking the Customer Service Metrics That Really Count? My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article about the best customer service metrics.

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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?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2023

Go out there and deliver the five-star experience that makes customers say, “I’ll be back!” Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With all the focus on how technology—including AI, data, personalization and more—can drive a better customer experience, I wanted to shift my focus back to basics. Here are the first ten of twenty ideas as to how you can up your customer service game in 2020. It was quite long, so I decided to split it into two parts.

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