ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2020

If you’re reading this article the week it’s posted, then this is a sneak preview of a few of my favorite quotes from the book. Even if it’s after the book comes out, it’s not too late to “join” the Cult of the Customer—the cult you want to belong to! Satisfying your customers is not enough. Loyalty is an emotion.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2022

The author of this article, Joseph Michelli, also wrote the book that explains the “secrets” behind the way Mercedes-Benz delights its customers. He’s done the research, and if take the time to read this article (and his book), you’ll find ways to delight your customers, as well.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. This article will look at the ways brands focus on these four elements to enhance customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Loyalty Program Might Be Losing You Money by Raghuram Iyengar, Young-Hoon Park, and Qi Yu. My Comment: I’ve written that many loyalty programs are actually discount programs. Or, do they? Anytimed by Seth Godin.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal is not only to fix the situation but to also restore their trust and loyalty with you. Customer Experience Starts – and Stops – With Emotions by Kristi Knight. 10 Simple Steps Toward Delivering a More Convenient Customer Experience by Rolling Stone Culture Council. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. She recently wrote the book on customer understanding ! Aimee Lucas.

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ECXO

DECEMBER 26, 2023

02 2 Best Customer Experience Books 2023 in Digital Data, Design and Centricity – The famous 3 Ds: Digital, Data, Design. This article was originally posted at [link] During 2022 and December 2023, We read a series of 56 books that I found interesting and valuable for us in CX, Design, and Services. Here is the link.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. She recently wrote the book on customer understanding ! Aimee Lucas.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2021

It’s a great concept as long as the “under promise” part is not such a low bar that the customer is unimpressed. My friend Josh Linkner, who has a new book coming out next month titled Big Little Breakthroughs , takes an innovative look at this concept. Then there is the concept of “Over Promise and Over Deliver.”

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2018

That quote comes from Simon Sinek, author of the book, Start with Why. This quote makes me think about the different reasons behind why a customer chooses to do business with a company. Those companies that get customers because of low price will lose those customers when someone else has a lower price.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. I love his articles.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

These 30 top blogs cover a wide variety of CX-related topics, from creating a customer-centric culture to refining the contact center or delivering personalized experiences. He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . Annette Franz

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A successful customer experience strategy is a result of the company’s culture. In other words, what’s happening on the inside of the company is going to felt on the outside of the company by the customer. Three C’s of Customer Service Success. Give A Valuable Gift: The Top 10 Business Books For 2018.

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Vonage

DECEMBER 16, 2015

I was teaching about customer intimacy and loyalty when one participant asked, “What if your competitor has already built a close relationship with a customer, and you want to get inside?”. When you are proactive with solid customer service skills, potential clients will take notice. Your Service.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. A positive experience can result in lasting loyalty, endorsement, and evangelism. My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture.

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Vonage

AUGUST 14, 2015

Ron Kaufman is the world’s leading educator and motivator for upgrading customer service and uplifting service culture. Your Service” books and founder of UP! Your Service. To enjoy more customer service training and service culture articles, visit UpYourService.com.

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Kayako

APRIL 15, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. Employee golden rule – Do unto your employees as you want done unto the customer” – Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Prod a little further and the importance of customer experience (CX) is sure to play a major role in their response. In fact, 96% of consumers say CX is a key factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand. My Comment: Even though the title indicates these books are “retail reads,” many are appropriate for any type of business.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Many books have been written about companies like Disney, Nordstrom, Ritz-Carlton and Apple. Think about how big these brands are and how they have woven their way into our culture. Every time a customer has an interaction with the company, regardless of it being in person, on the phone or online, they have a similar experience.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

She is an internationally recognized Customer Experience Thought Leader, Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of ‘Customer Understanding: Three Ways to Put the “Customer” in Customer Experience’ (and at the Heart of Your Business). LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. Website : [link].

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Vonage

JANUARY 24, 2017

This company took in $1,300 for an extended warranty they will never fulfil from a customer already saddened by the theft of his computer. What a perfect time to show compassion and flexibility, provide a refund or at least credit towards another product or service. Your Service” books and founder of UP! Your Service.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: I’ve been preaching for years (since my first book over 30 years ago) that customer service is not a department. It’s baked in the culture. So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?” And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. This, at a time as the company notes, when “it costs 500% more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one.” by Wayne Simmons.

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Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. The standard level of customer service at most modern companies is reactive. [Originally published in Forbes.com.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Management doesn’t even realize or acknowledge that internal customers exist. My Comment: The internal customer is just as important (if not even more so) as an outside customer. This article looks at the internal customer and the process behind delivering better internal service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Michel Falcon Experience

OCTOBER 21, 2019

This is a testament to their seamless customer experience that has us buying more and more every year. Amazon started off as a small, garage-operated website, they earned our trust by selling books. Today, they have Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Basics and more. Trust me, the effects of bad customer service are not worth it!

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The recurring theme in the book centers around the Golden Rule; if you treat people well and the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same. Sharp begins the book with his personal story.

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Michel Falcon Experience

APRIL 7, 2020

Do I find myself asking, “I don’t have the budget for customer service training?” What is going to happen to my business and brand if I’m known for delivering average customer service? They must be just as customer-centric as your cashier or receptionist. Customer experience can impact all five senses.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2018

I get new magic books and props in here every week. It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, trust creates loyalty. Earning your customers’ trust typically takes time. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. The post Do Your Customers Trust You This Much?

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ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

D CEO) Half a century after its incorporation papers were filed, the Dallas-based carrier is working harder than ever to reinforce its unique corporate culture. There’s a lot we can learn from Southwest and Herb Kelleher’s obsession with customer service. . 3 Hacks to Boost Client Loyalty and Growth by Josh Linkner.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

My Comment: If you’ve been following this column you will occasionally see me write about what’s happening on the inside of a company is felt on the outside by the customer. Stan Phelps, the author of the “Goldfish” series of books, shares insights from Southwest airlines. It’s all about creating the right culture!

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Service Untitled

MARCH 12, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer loyalty and Toyota Cheryl March 12, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service , Specific Companies 2 Comments There have been 8 million Toyota vehicles recalled. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Online Booking Platforms : When you book a flight or reserve a hotel room online, you’re using a low touch service. This approach is ideal for customers who value the convenience of making bookings independently. What is High Touch Customer Experience?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Make a Mouse: The Power of a Culture of Customer Experience Excellence by Joseph Michelli. The same can be said for great service cultures. Leaders are responsible for “creating the right environment” for world-class customer experiences to occur. Are you serving your customers or smothering them?

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

These practices have not only increased word of mouth and brand loyalty. Recently, I sat down with Ritz-Carlton Vice President Diana Oreck to see if she could share any more secrets to the company’s customer service super sauce. Ritz-Carlton also boasts among the best employee retention rates around.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. photo credit: liber Possibly Related Posts: NJ toll road collectors lack customer service training Under the US Freedom of Information Act, the popular internet.

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