ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2022

I’m sorry if I just revealed how the magic trick works, but it’s so good, and it’s something we can all do, that we need to be reminded how simple it can be to personalize the customer experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. . We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. One way to earn trust is to create a predictable, consistent experience. So much has changed in just the past three years.

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Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

Customers expect flexibility across channels and a consistent experience no matter how they reach out. In turn, businesses have adopted omnichannel customer service strategies for engagement. Join us as we look at some of the things to keep in mind as you train your agents for omnichannel customer service.

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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

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken. Copyright © MMXXI, Shep 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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2024

While this applies to any job in any type of company, I want to emphasize the importance of thinking this way as it applies to the customer experience. What is the likelihood a customer would return if their customer service or CX rating of you was just … good enough ? Good enough” is not good enough.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2024

When I’m asked to give a customer experience keynote speech , one of the points I like to make is the importance of simplifying the complicated. My annual customer service and CX research includes some very compelling findings that will make you want to simplify your customers’ experience.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

In my recent customer service and CX research (sponsored by RingCentral ), I included a question that would give us an updated number for this concept. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. They have learned from the best.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve said it before – I don’t agree with the saying that the customer is always right. Actually, I believe in the opposite, and it’s one of the concepts we teach in our customer service training workshops. It is this: The customer is NOT always right. … Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

So, what happens when you and your competition seem to be similar in quality, price and service? Add one more layer of customer experience, a convenient experience, and you can take the business away from your competitor. That means, in most situations, your competition is trying to do what you do. How can you stand out?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether you take care of the issue yourself or pass it on to someone else, recognize that you play a very important role in the customer’s journey from experiencing a Moment of Misery™ to experiencing a Moment of Magic®. Time Well Spent Last year, I interviewed Aransas Savas on Amazing Business Radio. Does the Customer Come Back?

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While many companies focus on competitive pricing or unique offerings, there’s an often-overlooked factor that can significantly impact revenue: the quality of customer experience. As recent reports suggest, companies that invest in higher levels of customer service often reap the financial rewards in the investment created.

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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

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. It’s what our customers say. It’s just our perception. It’s just our perception.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s about the entire customer experience. Imagine if your organization were bold enough to state that the value it delivers to customers would make price irrelevant. It’s the value provided in the customer experience. The title of this article may sound like a lesson in sales, but it’s much bigger than that.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. Happy New Year! And for everything else, too! With that, here are 10 ideas.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last week, I introduced you to The Customer Hierarchy of Needs based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Before you can have a strong customer experience, you must have a good employee experience. If you want to create a powerful and positive customer experience, work on the employee experience.

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ShepHyken

JULY 28, 2021

One of the big concepts we teach in our customer service training programs is the concept of Always. This is the backbone of creating customer amazement. For example, your customers might say: “They are always so helpful.”. Beyond understanding, it takes training – and not just one time.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2024

And in business, Steve Jobs of Apple said, “It takes a lot of hard work to make something look simple.” There is some very practical wisdom in these motivational and inspiring quotes that we can apply to the customer service and CX world. Think of the best customer experiences you have had.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2023

Slutsky looked at the long hold issue and came up with a solution to create a frictionless customer experience. How do you handle the friction points in your business to provide a frictionless customer experience? About a year ago, Slutsky became the COO/CMO of the business and put his creative talent to work.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We need defense, which is the ability to respond to our customers’ questions, problems, needs, and complaints in a way that renews confidence for them to continue doing business with us. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When these loyal customers are supported through great customer service, then they don’t have a reason to seek out other businesses. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention? When a customer encounters great customer service, they trust that your company will treat them right no matter what issue pops up.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. To summarize, laziness should never enter the customer experience. An inconsistent experience always makes customers wonder, “What will next time be like?”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When a customer doubts the answer and calls back only to get a different answer from a different employee, it erodes the customer’s confidence, not to mention the frustration the customer experiences by not getting the right answer the first time. In short, consistency creates confidence.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2023

CX is the abbreviation for customer experience. Somehow, someone decided X is a better abbreviation for experience than E is. For example, there is UX, or user experience , which is the experience the customer has with your products and services. WX stands for web experience. Label them.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. The employee experience (EX) drives a better customer experience (CX). Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? Here are my top predictions for 2024.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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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. My Comment: I’m a big fan of using social media to enhance the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In fact, your business’s reputation will be determined less by the initial problem, and more by how you choose to handle this problem and appease the customer’s worries and concerns. The following list discusses five tips every business can implement into their customer service procedures. Talk With Your Team.

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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. million customers.

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