Customer Enthusiast

MARCH 12, 2018

During a recent Q&A session, I was asked this question: “How do you inspire employees to continue to offer excellent customer service when they are not recognized by supervisors when they do?”. Employees’ performance should be consistently managed, whether related to their technical knowledge/skills or customer service behaviors.

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Vonage

APRIL 25, 2017

More than 10,000,000 of his books have been purchased around the world. He is also a master of using excellent customer service skills. I had the pleasure of sharing a speaker’s platform with him at an Achiever’s Congress in Asia where he demonstrated the meaning of impeccable customer service skills.

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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. What an honor.

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

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Vonage

MARCH 16, 2017

Today’s new buzz words in the world of customer service are “customer engagement” and “ customer centric”. The concepts are very valid and important to create a relationship with the customer. It is all a reminder that we are in business for one reason – to service and sell the customer.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

One element stands out as a game-changer in the fast-paced corporate world where there is fierce competition and constantly changing customer expectations: the customer service experience. It’s the magic element that can turn a one-time customer into an avid advocate of the brand.

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Customer Enthusiast

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Covey’s perennial book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was published. Over the past decade or so, when I’m asked for business book recommendations and suggest this title, I detect disappointment and a casual dismissal of the book. If it’s the latter, then that book is indeed Covey’s 7 Habits.

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You reach out to their customer service, and within seconds, a friendly chatbot listens to your issue properly and provides you with the answer, gathering valuable customer feedback. That’s the power of good customer service! In this blog, we’ll explore seven customer service trends for 2024.

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Call Center Pros

AUGUST 27, 2018

But the important thing here is to know that it isn’t the only key to make customers happy. There is a ton of philosophies, tools and strategies that customer service professionals can use in order to gain more customers and, even more important, gain loyal customers. 10 Best Customer Service Books.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Every successful business knows that providing quality customer service is essential in getting customers to keep coming back. Keep reading for helpful tips and advice on how to use exceptional customer service as part of an effective digital marketing strategy! ” – it’s quite true!

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Salon customer service is one of the most important parts of running a successful business. It’s an important factor customers pay attention to when assessing your salon. It will distinguish run of the mill businesses from exceptional ones. Why is Salon Customer Service Important? Let’s get right into it.

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Zonka Feedback

APRIL 24, 2023

Or booked a cab via Uber and had to rate your last ride before you could book another? They continuously focus on enhancing Customer Satisfaction and providing exceptional customer service, and that has its rewards. Remember the last time you purchased on Amazon.com? Got a feedback form after?

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an industry as dynamic as travel, customer service often serves as the linchpin for success. While many companies focus on competitive pricing or unique offerings, there’s an often-overlooked factor that can significantly impact revenue: the quality of customer experience. Jayride exemplifies this proactive approach.

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Bill Quiseng

MAY 18, 2022

In his book, The Revelation Conversation, Steve Curtin will tell you. Training is the how and what of customer service. Your education gives you the how, what, and WHY Of customer service. You not only give your employees job knowledge and skills, but also the PURPOSE of customer service.

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C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I was recently in a clinic for surgery and was surprised by how customer (patient) centric they are. I remind my clients that exceptional customer service examples can come from anywhere! So here are my seven learnings about customer service excellence: 1. Customer #CEX #CRM Click To Tweet.

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Retently

AUGUST 15, 2018

Customer service used to be something companies offered without giving it too much thought, but it has become a central point of any business strategy nowadays. There are plenty of numerous examples of excellent customer service being provided by top companies. But what is good customer service, though?

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Service Untitled

MAY 26, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Exceptional Customer Service Starts at the Top – Are You Setting a Positive Standard? When Wachovia.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

” About: Paul Rutter is a seasoned professional in the cruise industry who understands the unique challenges and dynamics of living and working with customers 24/7. The Business of Staying in Business and his latest book, You Can’t Make This Ship Up: Business Strategies, Life Lessons, and True Stories from Forty Years at Sea.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

” About: Paul Rutter is a seasoned professional in the cruise industry who understands the unique challenges and dynamics of living and working with customers 24/7. The Business of Staying in Business and his latest book, You Can’t Make This Ship Up: Business Strategies, Life Lessons, and True Stories from Forty Years at Sea.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This isn’t just another podcast, it’s a podcast focused on customer service secrets. Customer service is broken and you and I both know it. Think about the last time you were surprised by the service a brand provided to you. Is that how desperate we are for great customer service? Can you remember?

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ShepHyken

JULY 2, 2019

Painting Outside the Lines of Customer Service. They discuss his new book, Punk CX , and talk about how to apply punk sensibility to the customer service world. Many organizations, in fact, make it difficult for their people to deliver good service. His latest book is entitled Punk CX.

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Comm100

APRIL 16, 2018

A long-held belief is that exceptional customer service will bring with it extraordinary loyalty. After all, the customer is always right, right? This idea is so ingrained in us that 89 of 100 leaders surveyed flat out stated that their primary goal was to exceed customer expectations. Lessons From the Mouse.

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Innovative CX

JANUARY 23, 2023

How customer service can help build relationships one customer at a time. Before the end of the year, I was looking through my library of past business books and came across an “oldie but goodie”, The One to One Future Building Relationships One Customer at a Time by Peppers and Rogers. I think there are many!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2019

They discuss Mark’s new book, which outlines how to achieve success by breaking down silos, creating a vision of success, and emphasizing behaviors over outcomes. In Shep’s Opening Monologue… He addresses the age-old assertion that “the customer is always right” and argues that “the customer is NOT always right.

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Customer Enthusiast

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

One of our objectives was to identify ways to incorporate exceptional customer service into the day-to-day processes at the libraries. Regardless of setting, customer-facing employees have the ability to provide stellar customer service; they just have to put themselves in a position to shine.

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Customer Enthusiast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

For many years, I’ve gone on record saying that the reason you and I, as customers, consistently receive predictably poor customer service is because exceptional customer service is voluntary; employees don’t have to deliver it, and most don’t. This includes both coworkers and customers.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2016

They share stories about some exceptional customer service experiences and how to create loyal fans. Peter shares tips from his bestselling book on customer service, Zombie Loyalists: Using Great Service to Create Rabid Fans. How can I increase customer loyalty, and therefore gain loyal customers?

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Service Untitled

MAY 6, 2013

The ultimate success of a company is predicated on exceptional customer service experiences. For post-sales service, Consumer Reports ranked Apple Customer Service ahead of other companies for best PC tech support with the company scoring an 86 out of a possible 100 points. P PRESENT. L LISTEN.

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Kustomer

DECEMBER 29, 2020

It was a year of success for Kustomer, with immense product developments, award wins and acquisitions, but customer service was also more important than ever before. Consumers are also more open to self-service options, with 53% of consumers preferring to self-serve versus speaking with a company representative. The result?

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Customer Enthusiast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

I was recently asked which industry sectors have the most issues with poor customer service and what could be causing this? Telecommunications (telecom, TV, internet), health plans, government offices, airlines, and insurance are the industries that consistently produce the lowest overall customer satisfaction (OSAT) scores.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Exceptional customer service increases repeat purchases by 93%. It helps keep loyal customers, boost lifetime value, and generate referrals. This is why your inbound support services are a growth pot you want to pay attention to. You might be asking why inbound support services of all other business growth factors.

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Michel Falcon Experience

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

which originated from Peter Scholtes book “ The Leader’s Handbook.” You see, if Tim, your frontline employee, is having difficulty delivering exceptional customer service it might not be Tim’s fault. See also : How to Be a Ridiculously Successful Customer Service Employee.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. She also reminds us that the customer experience begins with the employee experience. – Shep Hyken. Otherwise, we lack integrity, employees lose interest, and customer service suffers.

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Customer Enthusiast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Customer Service Week (Oct. Let me begin by saying that celebrating the customer is a good thing—especially when you consider that, without customers, there wouldn’t be much else to celebrate. Wouldn’t it be better to run your business as if every week was Customer Service Week? Don’t settle for ordinary.

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Helpware

AUGUST 7, 2018

When you have received excellent customer service, you know it. Here are some lovely customer service stories bound to put a smile on your face and maybe even a tear in your eye. During the April event, the pilots even got involved handing pizza out to customers. Customer service is not an easy job.

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Customers That Stick

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to the Monthly Mash, a mashup of tools, tales and tips on customer service and the customer experience from around the blogosphere. Thoughts on the Customer: Fewer Choices, More Happiness. Everything contributes to being easy to do business with, even your product or service offerings. Photo Credit: [link].

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Customer Enthusiast

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Having spent two decades with Marriott, I had an opportunity to see this philosophy manifest firsthand in the direct service of tens of thousands of customers. Although I retired from the company in 2006, 21 years after his death, my customer service philosophy continues to be shaped by the founder’s words. customer J.W.

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