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Use Relationship Data to Build Stronger Connections

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It’s where customers don’t see a business as just a vendor or a store. They feel connected – and maybe see it more as a friend and a partner. It all comes down to the relationship you have with your customer. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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Win the Customer, Not the Argument

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It’s about a customer-focused, friendly approach that doesn’t taint the experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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We Work Hard to Make It Look Easy

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When I’m invited to speak to a group of business leaders as the keynote speaker, I often share my Six Simple Steps to Building a Customer-Focused Culture. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 8-16-2021

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My Comment: Scaling customer service or CX is about using technology to create a better experience. Unfortunately, some companies or brands lose sight and focus too much on the tech and end up losing their human-to-human connection. 3 Projects to Refresh your Customer Service Strategy and Relieve Stress by Laura Krajewski.

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Eliminate the Trust Gap: Six Ways to Create Trust with Your Customers and Employees

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You want your customers to know and understand how you operate. Be Easy to Connect With – Do you make it easy for your customers to connect with you? However, its phone number is posted on every page of the website, just in case the customer needs help or has questions. Don’t hide behind fine print.

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The Loyalty Gap: The Difference Between Repeat Customers and Loyal Customers

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A loyal customer not only comes back but also spends more than a typical customer and evangelizes your brand by sharing word-of-mouth referrals. This is because there is an emotional connection. Maybe it’s the way the customer is treated. Maybe there is an employee the customer loves to work with.

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

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Mitel provides a sophisticated, custom communications network that helps businesses connect, collaborate and take care of customers. The big takeaway is that the employee experience is a big contributor to the customer experience. Do we invest in technology and processes that make it easy for employees? .