Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with customer service coaching. The good news is research shows that employees want to know … Continue reading → The post Building Trust and Empowerment with Customer-Focused Coaching appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. And two years into Covid-19, AI assumes an expanded role in the customer service landscape.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. Thanks for calling XYZ.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. and the U.K.,

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

To customers, this was just confirmation the restaurant … Continue reading → The post 6 Traits of a Customer-Focused Culture appeared first on Brad Cleveland. Referrals spread rapidly, reviews were positive, and before long, the waits to get in became longer.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Powerful Customer Service Phrases You Need to Use by Josh Carlyle. Qminder) Here are 7 powerful customer service phrases that can support your interaction with customers. Top Five Bonuses.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Enhance Your Call Center Customer Experience by Eric Sims (CustomerThink) In today’s business landscape, providing an exceptional customer experience is essential to the success of any company.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Vanessa Brangwyn. While many people think this is a celebration about our customers, it is just as much a celebration about our people who take care of our customers.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Are you looking for ways to keep your customers engaged with your business? Consider incorporating support services as a solution! 75% of customers prefer contacting customer service via phone , according to a survey conducted by Zendesk. These findings highlight the importance of having a support service.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Josh Centers, a Business Journalist at TextExpander , a platform that empowers teams and individuals to save time and eliminate repetitive typing with just a few keystrokes. He shares the challenges that customer service representatives face and how companies can overcome them.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways To ‘Innovate’ The Customer Experience by Sanjay Monga. This is what will help customers choose you over your competition. My Comment: Some people would rather go to the dentist than call customer support.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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Magellan Solutions

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Many small, medium, and large-scale companies have partnered with call centers and other business process outsourcing (BPO) companies for purposes of decreasing their overhead costs while increasing productivity and efficiency. Poor customer service will affect the company’s reputation, sales, and ultimately, their bottomline.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with customer service coaching. The good news is research shows that employees want to know … Continue reading → The post Building Trust and Empowerment with Customer-Focused Coaching appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cleaning a Toilet vs. Calling Customer Support: 3 Factors Impacting the Customer Experience by Eric Smuda. Those three factors are why customers are frustrated with the customer support experience.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Things That Will Boost Your Reputation For Great Customer Service by Mark Armstrong. These days, there are three things I focus on when it comes to customer service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways AI Can Improve the Customer Service Agent Experience by Puneet Mehta. It’s gotten so bad that call centers have been described as free “psychological counseling centers” for distraught customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

So much of the conversation surrounding customer service and customer experience is focused on the customer that at times we forget about the necessity of taking good care of customer service agents. Why might customer service agents be unhappy? An agent’s schedule can be brutal.

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Call Center Pros

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Sometimes considered a source of problems to be swept under the carpet, customer service should be a central element of your strategy: it is the showcase of your business. Because good customer service is a source of purchase, referral, differentiation, and continuous improvement. … And value your agents.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 19, 2022

Probing questions in customer service are the key to discovering and knowing more about a customer’s problem. On the whole, customer service pros often use a mix and match of diverse question types to solve a customer complaint faster and more effectively. Is your customer service satisfaction 100%?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. AI improves field service quality and customer experience by Vala Afshar (ZDNET) Research shows that 80% of high performing field service organizations use artificial intelligence.

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COPC

APRIL 6, 2018

Many call center metrics focus on platform efficiencies like speed of answer, handle time, schedule adherence, etc. But by attempting to apply traditional call center metrics, the things being measured aren’t necessarily what matters most to customers.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron. (CMO)

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. ” Beyond Chatbots: How Artificial Intelligence Can Humanize the Customer Experience by Dan Gingiss. However, when it comes to customer experience, the best results will occur when machines and humans work together.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Examples Of Amazing Customer Service Departments For Customer Service Week by Blake Morgan. Customer Service Inspiration from my Bookshelf by Jeremy Watkin. Top Five Bonus.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

To customers, this was just confirmation the restaurant … Continue reading → The post 6 Traits of a Customer-Focused Culture appeared first on Brad Cleveland. Referrals spread rapidly, reviews were positive, and before long, the waits to get in became longer.

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VDS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In the agent space, no one is more impacted by dated contact center software than the call center agents. More, customers want seamless, effortless experiences. Emerging technology solutions can resolve common issues with legacy systems, such as inaccurate call routing, inefficient agent knowledge, and long hold times.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager National Customer Service Week 2019: The 3 key factors behind successful customer service. This annual global event is the perfect opportunity to emphasize the importance of customer service to the bottom line.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Before Covid-19, customers chose companies that differentiate on experience, and 81% of customers switch to another brand as a result of bad customer service (American Express). Now more than ever, the customer experience is the battleground for brand loyalty. Changing Expectations.

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NobelBiz

JULY 4, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, customer service plays a pivotal role. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence , the AI market in call center applications is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 25.8% The efficiency and efficacy of your agents can significantly affect your company’s bottom line.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2023

To make the customer feel known, the employee needs to know what the customer bought in the past and how often, if they previously called for support, and more. . If you’ve followed my work, then this line should be familiar: What’s happening on the inside with employees is felt on the outside by the customer. .

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Comm100

JULY 28, 2016

A lot of different concerns crop up when you consider the best way to train your team in customer service. With over two decades of experience in the customer service training industry, Ray knows what it takes to get your staff focused on the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MAY 14, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Google’s robot assistant now makes eerily lifelike phone calls for you by Olivia Solon. While the short article and video is focused on the consumer, imagine what the experience would be in a customer service role.

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