CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you are looking to start an Airbnb business, it is essential to have a well-thought-out business plan. Before you jump into the world of renting out your property to travelers, it is important to consider all of the elements that go into a successful Airbnb business plan.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Make customer service a key priority. Make it easy for customers and your team to provide ongoing feedback about how to improve the service experience—both good and bad.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. 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. Many of my friends are professional entertainers.

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

They revered the customer relationship and upended everything else. As a writing teacher and literary magazine-type person, I loved this. Employee experience (EX) is customer experience!". Zappos is a case study on how to create a customer-focused culture. Valuing a healthy level of irreverence.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

You renew your subscription to a magazine, a maintenance contract or a software program. What if renewal simply meant that the customer comes back—again and again? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I have an idea about renewals. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

In these uncertain times it is important to keep your customer at the heart of what you do. To deliver exceptional customer service and inspire loyalty you need to create an internal culture that emphasises this. As a CS leader, you need to keep your finger on the pulse both in terms of best practice and the innovations driving change.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

And right up there with that power is when customers create content (written and video) for the world to see. And even though the article is focused on retail, this concept can work in almost any industry. The Five Cs of Customer Service by Call Centre Helper Magazine. Read on for the Five Cs of quality customer service.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2017

Here are 15 important points to help you conduct great customer focus groups: Have a clear understanding of the purpose of your focus groups. As moderator (and group leader), you are responsible for getting useful information from the group during its 1 to 2 hour session. Know what it is you want to find out before you start.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2020

I read an article penned by Dale Salwak in Linking Ring Magazine, the publication put out by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. His idea of taking the report to a professional level was to have no misspellings.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. Ceoworld Magazine) To become truly customer-centric companies should make these 3 pillars the key drivers to creating their customer-focused strategy. It’s like a three-legged stool.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Personalization may not quite be table stakes for a good customer experience, but it’s a definite differentiator. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

How Customer Service Needs to Evolve in the Subscription Economy by Wendy Shlensky. CustomerThink) Customer service is a true differentiator in today’s ever-growing subscription economy. What started with newspaper and magazines has now evolved to real-time, contextual and personalized product ownership experiences.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Proactive customer engagement from the contact center will turn reactive customer support agents into brand ambassadors. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. Authority Magazine) As part of my series about the five things a business should do to create a Wow! customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Poor training and abusive customers – both very scary when mismanaged – are just two of the five topics covered in this short article. 8 ways to be a great customer during COVID by Monique Richardson. Second, there are some great comments from other customer service and CX experts that will give you something to think about.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. This time it is Ricardo Saltz Gulko’ s picks of the best customer experience and design books of 2021, and he included my latest book, I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article makes the case that winning your customers back is also less expensive. Embrace Customer Complaints To Up Your Customer Experience to Excellent by Ken Sterling. Magazine) “Embrace customer complaints” is probably a cringe-worthy idea to some of you. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

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. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. You may find some answers in this article.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If the leadership isn’t getting out of their offices and communicating directly with customers, they are missing the opportunity to hear from one of their best assets, their customers. The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers by Gabrielle Bienasz. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

“Don’t look at yourself, look at your customer. Be sure you have your customer in mind when you create something. Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Ultimately, according to the author, the app can become the “hub of your customer experience.”. Magazine) What makes a brand essential? These are the basics that all customers – of any type of business – want from the companies and people they do business with. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article gives us a glimpse into the benefits of AI as it applies to customer service. Seth Godin Reveals the 1 Truth About Customer Service Most Companies Just Don’t Understand by Jeff Steen. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Are you reactive, proactive or predictive when it comes to customers? CEO Magazine) The introduction of Voice of the Customer solutions enables a predictive management style that operates effectively the same way that a check-up at the doctor does. by Michael Stelzer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

My Comment: Jill Schiefelbein tells us a great story and shares three excellent customer experience lessons; the voice on the phone matters, industry jargon can create a barrier and kill an experience, and the process shouldn’t inconvenience the customer. A quick read with some important reminders. It’s what can keep you in business!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Focus on providing excellent customer service. 6 Keys To Ramping Up Your Customer Service From Average to Exceptional by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Magazine) Customer service has traditionally been focused on the resolution of complaints, primarily after a transaction. Want your trust scores to go up?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Whilst it may not appear to be the most important focus so early on, putting in place effective administrative processes and supporting systems is essential to healthy, stable growth and will reduce the potential for negatively impacting your customer service level.

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ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

This short article focuses on the three types of consistency that drives brand loyalty: a consistent customer experience, consistent brand values and consistent brand identity elements. Take Your Company’s Customer Experience Efforts to the Community by Adrian Speyer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Think Customers

OCTOBER 12, 2020

If they do it right ­– with a customer focus — they will one day step back to see that they have digitally transformed their business and created an entirely new and better way of doing business that’s led by digital. Business leaders aren’t trying to build a utopian version of their business led by a complete digital overhaul.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up. Then, think about this customer well into the future. You want to treat customers in a way that gets them to come back.

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ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

And, to celebrate the occasion, here is an excellent article from D Magazine that takes us through some of the Southwest history. There’s a lot we can learn from Southwest and Herb Kelleher’s obsession with customer service. . 3 Hacks to Boost Client Loyalty and Growth by Josh Linkner. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Integrity Solutions

MAY 26, 2022

Ethisphere Magazine recently summarized a number of its findings and current trends related to the link between business integrity and long-term business performance. As was noted recently in CEO World Magazine , the most basic expression of good ethics is empathizing with those who have a stake in the results of our actions.

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Forrester

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Here''s an objection I sometimes hear when I talk to people about how improving customer experience can boost business performance: "Sure, it sounds great for glam industries like automotive or fashion. Okay, it''s fair to say that the business value of CX is more obvious for industries that advertise in magazines with slick, glossy paper.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Here are a few stats that show customer experience is crucial in today’s environment. 65% of customers find a positive experience with a brand to be more influential than great advertising. 67% of customers say their standard for good experiences are higher than they’ve ever been. . Improve your waiting area.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? According to research referenced in a recent Time magazine article, married people describe marriage as “more satisfying or less satisfying” than any other generation ahead of our time, meaning the degree of happiness or the opposite is higher than ever. b y Jeanette McMurtry.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. So, I was excited to read Steven’s article and watch his video comparing the movie to a great customer experience. 3 Things You Need to Do to Keep Customers by Jim Schleckser.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

There are several other ideas shared by the authors, who are members of PwC’s division that focuses on customer transformation and loyalty. The 10 Pillars of EX (Employee Experience) by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) Engaged, happy employees are less likely to leave, can be your best advocates, and more.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 21, 2017

This piece was originally written by Nate Peace, Spothero Support Operations and Systems Lead, for Opentalk magazine. The customer-centric mindset is a well-practiced, well-implemented philosophy that has shaped many of the best and longest lasting companies (Zappos, Nordstroms, Sears, etc.).

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