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Brooklinen’s Winning Formula for Customer Service Training and Performance Management

Stella Connect

Brooklinen , a fast-growing online retailer that made its debut in 2012, wasn’t founded on a whim. In doing so, Rich set the tone for Brooklinen’s exceptional customer experience and inspired a unique approach to customer service training and performance management.

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3 Psychological Triggers to Prevent in Retail Customer Service ?

Customers That Stick

Do our customers have hot buttons? When I ask these questions in our customer service trainings , the answer is always YES. Yet, the reality is that in so many industries and in newer customer relationships we will never know our customers that well. But this is only one type of trigger.

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Being the Bearer of Bad News

ShepHyken

The letter goes on to explain that they haven’t raised prices since 2012 and they want to continue to deliver the quality their members expect. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. It’s a bummer. We don’t want to do it. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Service with a Smile

Ann Michaels and Associates

Customer service training is one of the smartest investments a company can make… Ever talked to a phone representative who was anything but helpful? With proper training, companies can make sure their employees provide service with a smile—and make customers smile in return. .

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Dollar Shave Club Teaches a Valuable Customer Service Lesson

ShepHyken

I have used them as an example of how to create a membership experience , but now I want to focus on their ability to deliver amazing customer service. In 2012, they rolled out a promotional video on YouTube that was hilarious and went viral. Currently there are more than 23 million views!) Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Brooklinen’s Winning Formula for CS Training and Performance Management

Stella Connect

Brooklinen , a fast-growing online retailer that made its debut in 2012, wasn’t founded on a whim. In doing so, Rich set the tone for Brooklinen’s exceptional customer experience and inspired a unique approach to customer service training and performance management.

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Customer Expectations and Staff Retention Are Biggest Challenges to Outstanding Service

CSM Magazine

Training and staff retention was cited as the top challenge by 33 percent of respondents, a big shift from ASQ’s last customer service survey in 2012, when it was rated as the least significant challenge. Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No.