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

ShepHyken

While he’s in the hospitality industry, this could apply to any type of business. There have most likely been times that many of us have fallen short in taking care of our customers. I think you’ll agree that you don’t have to be in the hotel or hospitality industry to benefit from answering these questions.

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A Boring Customer Service Experience—That’s What Our Customers Want

ShepHyken

By the way, it can be any type of company from any industry—from retail to hospitality to manufacturing and beyond. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Some might call that boring, but we all know it’s not. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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How to Say YES – Every Time

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Both of these authors have a hospitality background. Both know the value of their customers hearing yes for an answer. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. My friend Christine Trippi wrote a book titled Yes Is the Answer. What is the Question ?

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Best in Class Versus Best in Industry

ShepHyken

Disney Institute teaches the Disney way in the form of courses on customer service and experience, leadership, and more. The Ritz-Carlton has a team of trainers that companies hire to learn the secrets of creating world-class hospitality and service. Zappos.com has its Delivering Happiness programs.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of March 2, 2020

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PhocusWire) Consumer devotion has become the holy grail of the hospitality industry, and the battle for it is more intense than ever. My Comment: Just because this article focuses on loyalty in the hospitality (hotel) industry, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read it. Zendesk) The good news is that customer focus can be improved.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of January 25, 2021

ShepHyken

The author focuses on retail, but I see this way of thinking working for just about every type of business. Hospitality Net) In this article, we reflect on where such issues may arise, how to measure, and how to take fast, effective action allowing you to manage your hotel in the best way possible. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 8-2-2021

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The author shares their favorite measurement tools and why they may help you measure more than just customer satisfaction. Why Messaging is the Gateway to Great Customer Experiences by Tristan Gadsby. While this article focuses on messaging in the hospitality industry, there are ideas that can cross into almost every industry.

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