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$75 Billion Dollars Is Lost Due to Poor Customer Service

ShepHyken

Two years ago I reported on NewVoiceMedia’s “serial switchers” report that indicated that $62 billion was lost due to poor customer service. Customers want and expect more than ever before – because that’s what we have we taught them. That failure results in 67% of customers becoming what they call “serial switchers.”

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How to use customer service training videos to improve your business

ViiBE Blog

What is a customer service training video? Some people are a natural fit for customer service. Still, not everyone has the knack for anticipating customer needs and maintaining a professional composure even in stressful scenarios. John has remained a loyal customer of a New York City optician since 1996.

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How to use customer service training videos to improve your business

ViiBE Blog

What is a customer service training video? Some people are a natural fit for customer service. Still, not everyone has the knack for anticipating customer needs and maintaining a professional composure even in stressful scenarios. John has remained a loyal customer of a New York City optician since 1996.

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Customer Service Training: Empowering A Service Mindset

Integrity Solutions

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen. WHAT IS EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

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Here’s a New Word: Skimpflation

ShepHyken

Rather than deliver a poor customer service experience, they felt it was better to shut down part of the restaurant. Customers love honesty. Information: I was told what to expect. Customers love information. There was a line, yet there were a number of open tables. It was the perfect explanation.

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Would You Fight to Make Your Customers Happy?

ShepHyken

If we look at the first definition of fight, which uses the words battle and physical combat , I can see a company stating, “Let’s fight against poor customer service.” Bad service has no place in any company. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Bad Customer Service Isn’t the Problem. A Bad Culture Is the Problem

ShepHyken

Even several years before the pandemic began, The American Customer Satisfaction Index found the overall ratings slipping, even with brands most recognized for high levels of customer service. . It’s not like companies purposely provide poor customer service. So, let’s consider what could be behind this.

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