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The Biggest Opportunity in Customer Service

ShepHyken

I’m talking about a result that does three things: The customer’s problem, issue or question is resolved or answered. Happiness leads to confidence It’s the second point of this answer that is most important, and it is where some companies fail. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Why You Shouldn’t Yell at Customer Service Agents – And More

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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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When Customer Service Creates Customer Validation

ShepHyken

With that said, the focus on this topic is on what many consider to be the customer service and support department – the people who have contact and interaction with the customer. Direct interaction can come in many forms. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints.

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Lose the Customer’s Confidence and You Lose the Customer

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That said, the entire interaction, including fifteen minutes spent on hold waiting for the rep, was now approaching twenty minutes and thus far nothing had been resolved. Shattered customer confidence. Even though our last customer service rep got the job done, the other two couldn’t. But what is the big cost?

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of May 27, 2019

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New Study: Customer Service Focused Businesses Must Prioritize Mobile, Frictionless CX & Protecting Customer Identities by Christina Luttrell. CustomerThink) The widespread adoption of mobile has changed the way consumers interact with and perceive the world. How To Create Customer Journey Map Of A Restaurant?

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Myra Golden’s Customer Service eLearning Training

Myra Golden

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of May 7, 2018

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An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand. The Humanoid Touch: How AI is Changing Customer Experience by Deb Miller. .” ” The Three Types of Brand Consistency that Drive Customer Loyalty by Christina Sanders. ” Agreed! However, some companies struggle to do so.