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The Number One Customer Service Strategy

ShepHyken

When working with our clients on their customer service and customer experience initiatives, I always preach the basics have to be in place. Sure, we get into very advanced discussions about how to create the best processes, self-service solutions, the proper way to use data, implement artificial intelligence programs, and more.

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“New-Style” Digital Versus “Old-Fashioned” Human Interactions

ShepHyken

Assuming that every other airline has these self-service digital options, what if one didn’t? More and more customers are looking for digital and self-service options. Our customer experience research finds that 41% of customers prefer digital first and the phone second. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Top Ten Customer Service and Customer Experience Predictions for 2023

ShepHyken

Our customer service research revealed that 87% of Baby Boomers, who make up over 21% of the U.S. Keep those phones open for your customers! . And just as Boomers are driving the traditional phone channels, Gen-Z and Millennials are moving the needle on these self-service options. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Tipping Used to Be For Good Service

ShepHyken

Now customers are being asked to tip at auto shops, retail outlets and more. I recently bought a candy bar and paid through the store’s self-service checkout system. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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The Day I Became a Customer Service Expert and Two Important Lessons?

ShepHyken

Then something happened eight years later while I was in college and working at a gas station, which is when I discovered that I was passionate about customer service. . I was working at a self-service gas station. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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10-step plan to personalized customer experience

Vonage

From there, sit down with your best service reps and discuss the types of customers they commonly deal with on a day-to-day basis. In combination, this process will allow you to ‘flesh out’ a series of profiles based on your typical customer’s needs, wants and expectations.

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Three Ways to Create an Employee Experience that Creates a Better Customer Experience

ShepHyken

Most businesses today use technology to meet their customers’ needs. This comes in the form of streamlining processes, self-service customer support solutions and more. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.