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Why the Marketing Budget Should Include Customer Service Training

ShepHyken

Many companies still believe that customer service is what happens when something goes wrong. However, that is only one part of customer service. The bigger picture is that customer service happens throughout a customer’s entire experience while doing business with you.

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When Sales and Customer Service Collide

ShepHyken

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. This is where sales and customer service collide.

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Guest Blog: Customer Service Training Ideas to Help Build Brand Advocacy

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. What is brand advocacy?

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How to Create the Best Customer Service Training Program for Your Contact Center

Stella Connect

Looking for ideas for how to create the best customer service training program for your contact center? After all, according to our Customer Service Trends for 2022 report: Nearly all (95%) of customers say customer service impacts their purchasing decisions.

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15 Top Customer Service Training Courses for Your Agents (Half Are Free)

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Time and time again, we see evidence that great customer service experiences are critical in maintaining customer loyalty and satisfaction. According to research conducted in 2015 by Aspect Cloud Solutions , 76% of respondents see “customer service as a ‘true test’ of how much a company values them.”

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The Link Between Sales and Customer Experience

ShepHyken

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a typical customer support call and more.

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Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

ShepHyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. While all three of these customer service and CX metrics can formally be measured, most likely, you’re not the one doing the measuring.

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