article thumbnail

$75 Billion Dollars Is Lost Due to Poor Customer Service

ShepHyken

Two years ago I reported on NewVoiceMedia’s “serial switchers” report that indicated that $62 billion was lost due to poor customer service. Customers want and expect more than ever before – because that’s what we have we taught them. That failure results in 67% of customers becoming what they call “serial switchers.”

article thumbnail

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 Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Would You Fight to Make Your Customers Happy?

ShepHyken

If we look at the first definition of fight, which uses the words battle and physical combat , I can see a company stating, “Let’s fight against poor customer service.” Bad service has no place in any company. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

article thumbnail

Bad Customer Service Isn’t the Problem. A Bad Culture Is the Problem

ShepHyken

Even several years before the pandemic began, The American Customer Satisfaction Index found the overall ratings slipping, even with brands most recognized for high levels of customer service. . It’s not like companies purposely provide poor customer service. So, let’s consider what could be behind this.

Culture 105
article thumbnail

Here’s a New Word: Skimpflation

ShepHyken

Rather than deliver a poor customer service experience, they felt it was better to shut down part of the restaurant. Customers will overlook certain issues when there’s transparency, a flow of information, and the effort to create an excellent customer service experience. . It was the perfect explanation.

article thumbnail

5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of June 24, 2019

ShepHyken

The customer service you provide would be… Amazing! Poor customer service can impact more than just those who experience it by Kristen Dalli. Consumer Affairs) Most consumers can relate to either seeing or experiencing poor customer service, whether it’s at a restaurant, hotel, or the grocery store.

article thumbnail

Customer Service Week: A Time to Celebrate Customers AND Employees

ShepHyken

That goes a long way toward creating a great customer experience. On the flip side, what influences poor customer service? Rudeness and apathy, not being treated like a valued customer, lack of knowledge and expertise, slow response times and having to repeat information were the top pain points for customers.