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Ford Versus Ferrari: A Lesson in Customer Experience?

ShepHyken

Functionality versus customer experience: Do they belong together? While both may appreciate a good customer experience, one wants a different product experience.   Here’s another example. The Ritz-Carlton is obviously a fancier hotel than the Comfort Inn. The Ford costs about $25,000.

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When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road”

ShepHyken

I would love to get some service-related feedback. My hotels have struggled this year with our service scores. Do you provide ongoing reinforcement or training to keep your employees guest-focused? . It could be that a competitor is delivering a better experience. But what happens when it becomes a trend?

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Elevating the Ordinary: How Pride Transforms Your Work

ShepHyken

He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.’” As I reflected on Laura and her amazing attitude, I considered some of the other employees I’ve seen doing similar jobs in airports, hotels, and other types of businesses.

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The Perfect Way To Impress Your Customers

ShepHyken

One of them asked us to work with her team on a customer experience initiative that included every company employee. One of the regular assignments for their employees is to share examples of how they created a Moment of Magic® for a customer or colleague. We have the privilege and honor of working with some amazing clients.

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‘It’s Out of My Control’ Is a Bad Excuse

ShepHyken

I stayed at a very nice hotel, and each night I tried to fall and stay asleep. I emphasize the word tried because, unfortunately, there was non-stop, 24-hour-a-day road construction outside the hotel, as the city of Las Vegas is preparing for the Formula One race later this year. In this example, the hotel could offer free earplugs.

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Upgrade Your Customer Service to a First-Class Experience

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He was referring to spending just a little more in certain situations to get much more out of the experience. It could be a nicer hotel, a better seat in a theater, a better cut of meat at the grocery store, and more. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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A Restaurant that Offers Car Washes on the Menu

ShepHyken

We received some great feedback, and it got me thinking of other ways to surprise our customers. I’m often surprised at how companies find ways to improve a customer experience with something that has nothing to do with what they sell. Certain hotels used to offer a shoe-shine service while you were asleep.

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