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 79

Retail Video Customer Confidence Culture 79

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 73

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 73

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 69

Customer Service Survey Tips Retail 69

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 76

Customer Journeys Customer Service Trends Social Media 76

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 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Entertainment Loyalty 69

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 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Automotive 69

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 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. This excellent article/interview will give you even more insight into the importance and power of integrating the two.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Self Service Connections Social Media 73

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? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Social Media B2C B2B 79

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 79

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Customer Journeys Loyalty 79

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 69

Customer Service Contact Center Trends Analysis 69

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

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? Theres power in personalization.

Net Promoter Score 66

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Effort Score 66

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 73

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 73

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 73

Customer Service Sports Rewards Programs Comparison 73

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 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. The article explains the role is “transitionary,” however I believe that there is no destination. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 151

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 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 Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 159

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 159

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 159

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 161

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 161

Who's Your Gladys?

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

According to a study conducted by the Rockefeller Corporation of Pittsburgh, 68% of customers stop doing business with a company because of an attitude of indifference by an owner, manager or employee. Customer Service guest blogger Bill Quiseng Customer Service Articles customer service training'

Customer Service Training 225

Customer Service Training Study Training Customer Service 225

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Retention 156

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 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. Toister Solutions) You have to walk the talk if you want your employees to be customer-focused. Here are seven ways to do it.

Customer Service 154

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Infographics 154

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 150

Customer Service Social Media Culture Report 150

Who's Your Gladys?

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

A vision that defines who employees are expected to “be” for their customers and colleagues is powerful. Customer Service customer service mindset customer service performance Marilyn Suttle customer service article customer service training'

Customer Service Training 217

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customers 217

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 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. Brian Solis has a compelling article about this very topic. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 140

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 150

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 150

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 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 Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. My Comment: Another list! (I

Customer Service 150

Customer Service Retail Entertainment Tips 150

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 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. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. Then do a Google search for articles about their success.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Customers 148

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 125

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 125

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 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. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Airlines Hospitality Infographics 145

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 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. Sharpen) Let’s dive in on five of the best practices FedEx uses to deliver top-notch customer service.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 145

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 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. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 135

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 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. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton.

Customer Service 27

Customer Service Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 27

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 138

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 138

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 92

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Training Culture 92

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 141

Customer Service Employee Experience Customer Service Training Strategy 141

Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

Use these customer service training activities, tips, and courses to continually improve your support quality, consistency, and speed. Read the full article

Customer Service Training 81

Customer Service Training Course Training Tips 81

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 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. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Pun intended!)

Customer Service 132

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 132