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Different is Better Than Better

ShepHyken

This was my big takeaway as I listened to supermodel, talk show host, producer, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Tyra Banks share her life story at CCW (Contact Center Week), the industry’s largest conference and trade show of its kind. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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The Most Important Employee in Your Business

ShepHyken

Several conferences and bookings later, we laughed about how he almost canceled me before the first booking.? . Let each employee know their value to the organization and how they play an essential role in the customer receiving the best experience possible, which ultimately brings them back again and again. .

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Another Lesson on How to Handle Angry Customers: Don’t Smell the Milk

ShepHyken

At a recent conference, I enjoyed an interview with a business owner who shared some of his customer service philosophies. He taught several lessons that day, but the one that stood out was how he handles angry customers. If you want your customers to trust you, you must also trust your customers. .

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That “Something Extra” You Offer to Make Customers Love You

ShepHyken

I met Rodney at a conference where I was speaking about customer service. 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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Top 50 Customer Service Leaders – Best Customer Experience Influencers

Storyminers

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. Colin has written seven bestselling books on Customer-driven growth. Aimee Lucas. Dan Gingiss.

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The Power of the Last and Lasting Impression

ShepHyken

If you’ve ever been to a hotel for a conference, they are the people who set up the audio/visual support, the staging, lighting, rigging, and more. Prior to the “departure meeting”, the director of event technologies is briefed on some of the highlights of the client’s conference, which are brought up during the discussion.

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Top 50 Customer Service Leaders – Best Customer Experience Influencers

Storyminers

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. Colin has written seven bestselling books on Customer-driven growth. Aimee Lucas. Dan Gingiss.