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Meeting Expectations Versus Managing Hope?????

ShepHyken

At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customersexpectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. So back to the idea of just meeting expectations. Then it was my turn to speak.

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Customer Experience Is Like Maintenance on Your Car

ShepHyken

Assuming you have a good product, you want to create processes that are customer- and employee-friendly. The experience must, at a minimum, meet your customersexpectations. That creates confidence and increases overall customer satisfaction. At some point, you need to replace them.

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Best Practices for Meeting (and Exceeding) Customer Needs

Stella Connect

There are some brands that seem to just get it, that understand customer wants and needs and are able to meet and exceed those expectations in the moment, at any given moment in time. . And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? 4 Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding Customer Needs. #1:

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Customer Service Training: Empowering A Service Mindset

Integrity Solutions

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen. WHAT IS EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

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The Customer Hierarchy of Needs

ShepHyken

Written policies, such as how you handle your customers’ data, return policies, guarantees and more build trust and safety. Are they in alignment with your customersexpectations? Look at each of these “levels” and determine if your organization is meeting your customers’ needs, and if appropriate, feel free to add to the list.

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Three Ways to Be Amazing

ShepHyken

Using the customer’s name, calling them back a little quicker than expected, and meeting – and exceeding ever so slightly – other basic expectations make customers appreciate doing business with you. Meeting Expectations All the Time – This is the addition to my list. Just do what is expected.

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Would Customers Pay to Do Business with You?

ShepHyken

I’ve met financial advisors, attorneys, and architects who will charge you for the first meeting with them. Our service would be impeccable. . If you think about these answers, they are exactly what customers expect anyway. What would make your customers say, “Wow!” You may be thinking, “I could never do that.”

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