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Excuse Me, But Do You Even Have Customer Service Training?

CSM Magazine

A disgruntled customer with no good words to say, only negativity and a damning address. One of the most frustrating things about the customer service industry, no matter if you’re customer facing, or in office-based position, is rude customers. We’ve all experienced it. The reality is often far from this.

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The Difference Between Customer Focus and… NOT

ShepHyken

His plea was, “We are so NOT customer-focused, and we need to be!” He then shared what may be one of the most crystal-clear examples of the difference between a company that is customer focused and one that isn’t. Whether you’re customer-focused or not, this exercise is helpful. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Don’t Forget What Got You to the Dance?

ShepHyken

A retail store changed its return policy. What was once considered a flexible, customer-friendly return policy became a hassle for the customer. . These changes are the reasons some customers shared when they were asked, “Why don’t you come back anymore?” . Many customers complained, and some even left. .

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 2-14-2022

ShepHyken

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. by Janelle Estes.

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

ShepHyken

There is a trust gap between customers and the companies and brands they do business with. The two questions to ask that will define this gap are: Do you think your customers trust you? This is opinion.) Do your customers trust you? If you think your customers trust you, that’s a 100% score. That’s a 57% gap!

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23 Ways to Create an Amazing Experience In 2023

ShepHyken

Instead, I like setting and resetting my goals for the year, and in my world, those goals focus on delivering an amazing customer service experience. Here are 23 ways to help you and your teams provide an amazing customer experience in 2023. . Customers want to work with people who “know their stuff.” . 5 again. .

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Charging More for a Better Customer Service Experience

ShepHyken

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep.