CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective customer service coaching is essentialnot just to ensure your team meets customer expectations but to help them exceed them. Coaching your team to deliver outstanding service requires more than just providing feedback or hosting training sessions. Provide constructive feedback on their approach.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I recently wrote an article in Forbes about how to get customers to pay more. The focus, of course, was on customer service and experience. Research has irrefutably proven that customers will pay more for a better experience. It’s the same for certain aspects of customer service. Not that much!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2020

What gets in the way of creating a great customer service experience for you and/or your organization? Is it a process that is clunky, inconvenient and difficult for the customer? This is similar to an exercise that we do in our customer service workshops. We add one extra question: “How often does this happen?”

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Customer Service How To Exercises Customer Service Training 161

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

We don’t have the budget to expand our customer support department. . Our annual customer service research shows that of all the ways customers reach out for customer support, social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others are at the bottom of the list, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored. .

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Customer Service Training 161

ShepHyken

JULY 7, 2021

It is one of the most common questions I’m asked in interviews: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience (also known as CX)? While I’ve written about this before, my original article about customer experience was more about how to create a more interactive experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2021

Follow these simple steps and start to improve your customer service, even if it’s just by 1%! 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.

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Customer Service Customer Journeys Exercises Touchpoint 161

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Experience Hotel Blog) The Experience Hotel team decided to conduct a survey on the impact of the different types of emails you can send to your customers. They may even make you rethink how you email your customers.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Infographics 151

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In my customer service speeches, I’ll sometimes ask the audience to share who their favorite and easiest companies are to do business with. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I’m often asked what the best way to disrupt the competition is.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2023

The employees recognized that customer service is a team sport. It’s everyone’s job to make sure the customers leave happy. Unfortunately, I’ve also witnessed the opposite at a restaurant. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs. I liked what I was seeing.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 13, 2022

Just out of college I started my career as a customer service expert. It was a chosen profession that had its roots in something that happened to me when I was younger, an event that caused me to become obsessed with customer service. . These lessons laid the foundation that ignited my passion for customer service.

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Self Service Customer Service Customer Focused Customer Service Training 133

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. It is, and here is a list of the different ways that they can be used to enhance customer service and support.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 157

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. They claim they aren’t the same as B2C, so many of the ideas about customer service and CX don’t apply.

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ShepHyken

MAY 19, 2021

It helps us keep customer service “front-of-mind” and is a positive way to start a meeting. By the way, this is the same exercise we teach in our customer service training programs. As mentioned, for us it’s customer service. It can be as simple as returning a call quickly or stepping in to help in a crisis.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Social Media Culture Report 148

ECXO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At its core, a customer-centric mindset means putting the customer’s needs, preferences, and satisfaction at the heart of every decision and strategy. 119 The Assessment This assessment comprises a series of questions designed to reflect on your organization’s practices and attitudes toward customer-centricity.

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ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 157

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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 expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 159

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2023

Being purposeful about little things that are expected and cost nothing – or next to nothing – can go a long way in getting a customer to think of your business as a first-class organization. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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Customer Service Customer Experience Hotels Customer Service Training 143

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. My Comment: We start off this week with Newsweek’s list of America’s BEST customer service companies. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Catchy customer service slogans are powerful tools that encapsulate a company’s commitment to customer satisfaction in a memorable phrase. When crafted carefully, a great slogan can inspire employees and elevate customer expectations. They communicate the company’s commitment to customers in a memorable way.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Here’s how technology is revolutionizing customer service in the mortgage industry. Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots are improving customer service by providing instant support and answering common questions.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. Here’s the short version.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These platforms focus on improving customer experience metrics such as customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. The Importance of Customer Engagement Platforms Today, 70% of consumers expect a response from a customer service team within the same day.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Digiday) Customer experience is rapidly becoming more designable, more accessible and more creative. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Airlines Hospitality Infographics 143

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Here are 18 of the most reliable ways to make sure your internal customer service is up there with the best. by Mary Drumond.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 149

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 139

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 148

ECXO

MARCH 6, 2025

Leadership also needs to model the change talking about customers consistently, celebrating customer-focused wins, and incorporating customer impact into decision-making criteria. Core values and incentives should be aligned to encourage customer-focused behavior.

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B2B Customer Journeys How To Effort Score 314

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Customer Service is SO Annoying (Tips to Make it Less So) by Jim Gilbert. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. The first impression is the last.

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GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

One in three customers will pay more to receive a higher level of service. 66% of adults feel that valuing their time is the most important thing a company can do to provide them with good online customer experience. online adults shop more with retailers that offer consistent customer service both online and offline.

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Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

ECXO

JANUARY 21, 2025

Customers were starting to complain about poor customer service, confusing user manuals, and the lack of durability in newer products. The Warning Signs One day, a young employee named Sophie, who worked in the customer service department, approached Max with a report. Max dismissed these complaints.

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Customer Experience Social Media Net Promoter Score Innovation 156

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? 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.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2024

EVERY interaction your customers experience. Based on the experiences customers have with the best customer-focused brands, they continue to get smarter about CX and will demand more from you. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Customer Experience Sports Customer Service Training Video 87

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Then, change it sooner rather than later. Here are a few of my favorite slogans: Zappos: “Delivering Happiness” – Zappos is an online shoe company known for its award-winning, legendary customer service. While Enterprise has been picking up its customers since the early 1970s, it officially trademarked the slogan in 1994.

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