ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married. The buying cycle for a customer typically includes a little research, talking to a salesperson, making the purchase, and whatever happens after the sale. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. What do you think if I yell at them?

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ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2024

We can call it Lousy Service Versus Good Service , or a better title I came up with: The Dark Side Versus the Shep Side. The Dark Side of service is just bad. The opposite is what I teach in my CX keynote speeches and customer service training program. Shep Side: Customers don’t wait.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many companies still believe that customer service is what happens when something goes wrong. However, that is only one part of customer service. The bigger picture is that customer service happens throughout a customer’s entire experience while doing business with you.

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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. This is just common sense.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. There are at least three lessons we can learn from this story: Laziness: That should never be an excuse for providing poor customer service. However, she also made a mistake. What was it?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. But today’s answer is not just timely, but also timeless. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Plus, we gathered two examples from brands that are creating stellar customer experiences at scale. Plus, we gathered two examples from brands that are creating stellar customer experiences at scale.

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Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. When you do, you’ll have a better 2024 – and so will your customers! Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? Here are my top predictions for 2024.

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InteractionMetrics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each interaction your customers have with your company’s representatives gives them either a positive or a negative view of your company. In other words, your customer service is either promoting your brand or driving your customers away. What Exactly is Customer Service Consulting? trillion.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

You’re eyeing that customer service manager position, understanding that it takes more than just managing grievances to effectively lead a group, make tactical choices, and increase client satisfaction. What Are Essential Customer Service Manager Skills? Align your customer service strategy with these.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

He shares six tips and strategies to share with your team for improving the eCommerce customer experience. Poor customer service costs businesses over $75 billion a year in lost profits. Only by delivering amazing customer service. Decide What “Amazing Customer Service” Means.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

And I believe that, but if someone says, “Put the customer at the center,” instead of employees, I’m okay with that. When I consult with companies about their customer service or CX culture, one of our discussions revolves around starting with the end in mind. It won’t hurt. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Making Assumptions About Customers Can Be Costly. Norman’s perspective highlights a common mistake in customer service: assumptions can be costly. It’s an example of what happens when we forget the very basics of not only customer service, but also how people should be treated. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve said it before – I don’t agree with the saying that the customer is always right. Actually, I believe in the opposite, and it’s one of the concepts we teach in our customer service training workshops. It is this: The customer is NOT always right. … Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s unrealistic to think you could retain 100% of your customers forever. That leaves 49% of customers who could potentially be swayed by price. So, sit down with your team and brainstorm the answer to the question, “Why would a customer leave us?” And once you know, do something about it! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2023

From these stories – and there are plenty more just like them – here are a few lessons we can take away: Customer Service Training: Many problems can be avoided with good customer service training. There is the soft-skill side of customer service, being friendly and empathetic.

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ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2024

She said a few other words that insulted her coworkers, but I stopped her and said as nicely as I could, “I’m sorry you’re frustrated with the team in the kitchen, but you really shouldn’t complain about them to us.” Customer service is a team sport. There are others who support you and those whom you support.

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ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2014

It is impossible to ignore the fact that customer service has gone all social on us. Customers just expect you to be able to deal as effectively with their problems communicated through Twitter as they do over the phone. So why are companies still not dealing with ‘social customer service’ very well?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2024

What is the likelihood a customer would return if their customer service or CX rating of you was just … good enough ? Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Don’t be just good enough. Don’t be ordinary. Elevate the ordinary.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, here’s a question for you: Are you confident your customer service and CX won’t scare your customers away? Proactive Customer Service – When you reach out to a customer before they call you about a problem – and sometimes before they even know there’s a problem – you’re proving you have their back.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. So many companies and brands are trying to win customers over by delivering a better service experience. At least, it appears that way. They have learned from the best.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And both dealerships – Ford and Ferrari – provide stellar customer service. While both may appreciate a good customer experience, one wants a different product experience.   All customers should be treated equally, with respect and dignity. Both vehicles go back and forth to work without any problems.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Take the time to work through these steps, get everyone on board and in alignment with the personality you want to be known for, and create the experience that gets customers to say, “I’ll be back!” Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2024

That creates confidence and increases overall customer satisfaction. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Routine Maintenance: You want to keep your car properly maintained with routine maintenance. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That may be the case for the cat, but it’s not so in the world of customer service. A good customer service rep, salesperson, or anyone interacting with a customer should be curious. The idea of curiosity in customer service is simple. . …” In other words, be careful pushing for more information.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example. First, an interaction with a customer should never result in an argument. The best people in customer service, sales, or any frontline customer-facing job avoid escalating a confrontation to the level of a dispute.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2024

Is it the customer service or experience you provide? Is there something tangible that your customer could describe that proves you are better? Why not both – especially as this idea applies to customer service and experience? As important as customer service and CX are, the bar is fairly low.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Remember, what’s happening inside the organization with employees is felt on the outside by the customer. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As an employer, which employee would you prefer to be taking care of your customers? Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2024

Recently, I had the privilege of being a keynote speaker on customer experience at a company’s quarterly event. Following the speech, the CEO shared an insight into their approach to customer service and CX, comparing it to a medical emergency room. This reminded me of commercials I remember seeing when I was a kid.

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ShepHyken

JULY 2, 2024

And it’s not just in customer service. Consider Amazon, the perfect example of a self-service retailer. From researching to purchasing a product, and even in most customer service situations, everything is a self-service experience. For customer service issues, the customer is prompted through a process.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2023

And, while I’m talking about free, there is one other form of free that I love, and that’s hassle-free, something I know your customers will love too. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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