ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The point is that functionality and customer experience are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, very connected. The value of an exceptional customer experience cannot be understated, regardless of the product’s price tag. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2024

What you probably don’t know is that other than a pleasant demeanor – hopefully a natural part of the employee’s personality – there was a lot of training to get this person educated about the company’s products so they could deliver a knowledgeable and helpful experience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. There’s a difference!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This corresponds to Emotional Connection on the Customer Hierarchy of Needs. Other words to describe fulfillment include satisfaction, happiness, and completeness – all emotions that potentially drive employee loyalty. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Be more engaged – Your customers want to feel that you’re focusing on them. Get customers to feel connected to you because they know you care. 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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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. The problem is a training issue. Create a database of customer questions and answers and train employees to use it.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

How are you supposed to find social media training activities and courses that will bring everyone up to speed? The following blog post will give you helpful training tips, social media training exercises, and a brief list of courses that will help your social media team rise above and beyond. Structured Training.

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2021

I told him, “I’m customer service speaker and we provide customer service training.” The lesson: Know who your customer is. If you can, plan in advance, do a little homework and spend a couple of minutes (or more) finding out what your customer does. He responded with, “You’re a design firm.”

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This rep had been trained and was an expert. It was easy for him, but not for someone like me who wasn’t as familiar with the technology – and hadn’t been trained like him. And your experience may be different than your customers’. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. So, I have been thinking about the word easy.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2024

The concert examples are not unlike two companies competing for a customer’s business. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the show, we heard from John Hughes , who is connected with me on LinkedIn. Rather than focusing on short surveys, I would say companies should truly investigate the principles by which customers choose them and then try to match the survey to the customers’ willingness to help. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speed Doesn’t Equal Success: The Limitations of AHT as a KPI by Othmar Mueller Von Blumencron (VIPdesk Connect) While top-notch products and services remain vital, the spotlight in recent years has undeniably shifted to the customer experience as a pivotal factor distinguishing one brand from another.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2023

Whoever is in charge of training must give the employee the skills needed to do the job. And whoever oversees scheduling must make sure the restaurant is appropriately staffed.  Of course, there is more than just hiring, training, and staffing, but the point is not to be so quick to blame the employee for a bad customer experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When they align with what’s meaningful to your customers, you potentially create a stronger connection. Appreciation: Your customers want and expect to feel appreciated for their willingness to pay you for the goods and services you sell. Emotional Connection: This is where loyalty is created.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This rep had been trained and was an expert. It was easy for him, but not for someone like me who wasn’t as familiar with the technology – and hadn’t been trained like him. And your experience may be different than your customers’. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. So, I have been thinking about the word easy.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2023

One of the concepts I cover in my customer service keynote speech is the idea of the “line in the sand.” Many companies train their employees in what they can’t do for customers. While it’s essential for employees to be trained on what they shouldn’t do, it may be more important to train them on what they can do.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2023

territories, such as Puerto Rico. From these stories – and there are plenty more just like them – here are a few lessons we can take away: Customer Service Training: Many problems can be avoided with good customer service training. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. mainland and U.S.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2018

This week we feature an article by Evan Hackel who writes about why it is important to train your frontline with excellent listening skills. Pay attention to what customers are saying. You Can Train People to Listen. Yet there are other listening skills that should be part of your training for frontline staff.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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