ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I always preach that our goal should be to not just fix a problem, but to restore customer confidence.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Survey Tips Retail 71

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Or is it strategic, based on an intentional focus on customer engagement? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Social Media B2C B2B 82

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Unless the customer is trying to take advantage of you, this is sound wisdom. According to this article, it is not.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 75

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Were in April, and there are still articles about top trends for 2025.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Self Service Trends B2C 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Some people have told me they love the cartoons and dont read the articles. Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence.

Retail 82

Retail Video Customer Confidence Culture 82

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Retail returns are becoming a costly problem for both retailers and customers. According to this article, 16.5%

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Automotive 71

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How do I love my customers? We kick off this weeks Top Five with an article about loving on your customers.

Loyalty Programs 82

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Customer Journeys Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Finally, employees must be given the right tools they need to take care of customers. How are customers reacting?

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Feedback Contact Center 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Effective customer journey maps result in improved customer experience and business performance.

Customer Journeys 78

Customer Journeys Customer Service Trends Social Media 78

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve always said a great customer experience (CX) starts with a great employee experience (EX).

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Entertainment Loyalty 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Go back and read the first sentence of this very short description, and then read the article. Custom Studio (Inc.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Ive said this many times before: What happens on the inside of an organization is felt on the outside by the customer.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 75

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The title sums up the gist of the article. What makes a great customer experience? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Net Promoter Score 66

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Effort Score 66

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: There has never been a better time to understand your customer’s buying behavior.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Contact Center Trends Analysis 71

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Ive always said that achieving excellence in service and CX is a journey without a destination. He received 396!

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Sports Rewards Programs Comparison 75

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 161

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Training 162

Customer Service Training Training Brands Customer Service 162

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council.

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Social Media Culture Report 153

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 163

ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

Ive written a number of articles about customer and employee gifts onValentines Day and other obvious gift-giving holidays. How many companies send their customers or employees gifts for Independence Day or Thanksgiving? The point of gifting to customers and employees is to be remembered. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Sports 82

Sports Customer Service Training Customers Connections 82

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 153

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Cant Believe. Ive written full articles about some of these topics in the past. We Want Satisfied Customers: Our annual customer service research found that one in four (23%) dont return to a business that just satisfies them.

Loyalty Programs 95

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Training Culture 95

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? Winning Customer Loyalty With Real-time Refunds by Irina Ionescu.

Customer Service 127

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 127

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 141

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Forget Customer Experience. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Employee Experience Customer Service Training Strategy 144

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Or if your amazing employee retires, the customer may be open to doing business with your competition. If the competition offers a product or service you don’t, you risk losing your customer. Like most articles and videos I create with lists, these aren’t the only ideas to consider. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Return on Investment 102

Return on Investment Financial Customer Service Training Customers 102

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

BMW: “The Ultimate Driving Machine” – BMW is known for its high-performance and finely tuned German-engineered vehicles.  Maytag: “Built to Last” – Not long ago, I wrote about the lonely Maytag repairman commercials in a Shepard Letter article. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Brands 85

Brands Loyalty How To Policies 85

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Articles, Videos & Podcasts from 2018. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear. Top Cartoon for 2018.

Video 123

Video Customer Service Customer Experience Customer Service Training 123

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Yes, it happens!) Acknowledge the customer! This may be the most important lesson, and it is what this short article is all about. If the customer is willing to spend time sharing their opinion, thank them for doing so! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Survey 88

Survey Customer Service Training Feedback Customer Service 88

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Before I go further, lets give a shout-out to one of our Shepard Letter subscribers, Joe Emmet of Empire Marketing, who suggested the title, which activated the creative force that led to this article. We have all been victims of a customer service or experience farce. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Policies 134

Policies Customer Service Training Feedback Customer Service 134

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention Training 106

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Start listening today!

Customer Service 129

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Tips 129

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2025

It was so convenient, which is the reason for this article. It read: More like Dollar Convenience Club Theres nothing special about razor blades, but what makes Dollar Shave Club special is its customer experience model, which is built around convenience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service Training 82

Customer Service Training Video Customer Service Brands 82

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2025

Recently, I wrote an article about the customer service farce. One of several examples I shared was the line we often hear when calling customer support: Your call is very important to us. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Customer Service Training Survey Customer Service 78

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Entertainment ROI Retail 116

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heres a link to the article that featured the first Ten Customer Experience questions and answers.) Id be Captain Amazing, working with clients who want to create amazing customer and employee experiences. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Customer Experience 95

Customer Experience Metrics NPS Customer Service Training 95

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. I’ve read a lot of articles about this.

Customer Service 112

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Infographics 112