ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I always preach that our goal should be to not just fix a problem, but to restore customer confidence.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Were winding down the year, and I cant think of a better article to read to prepare for 2025.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Should AI Be Used To Respond to Customer Reviews? This article emphasizes the power of a subscription model.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Or is it strategic, based on an intentional focus on customer engagement? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Finally, employees must be given the right tools they need to take care of customers. How are customers reacting?

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2025 Article Customer Service Magazine 69

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Retail returns are becoming a costly problem for both retailers and customers. According to this article, 16.5%

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 69

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Were in April, and there are still articles about top trends for 2025.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How To Make Your Customer Strategy Fun by Chip Bell (Forbes) Is your organization about fun? Average won’t cut it.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How do I love my customers? We kick off this weeks Top Five with an article about loving on your customers.

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 79

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Ive said this many times before: What happens on the inside of an organization is felt on the outside by the customer.

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 73

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Go back and read the first sentence of this very short description, and then read the article. Custom Studio (Inc.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Effective customer journey maps result in improved customer experience and business performance.

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2024 Article Customer Service 2025 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Some people have told me they love the cartoons and dont read the articles. Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: There has never been a better time to understand your customer’s buying behavior.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article makes the case of ensuring you have a privacy first policy. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The title sums up the gist of the article. What makes a great customer experience? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Ive always said that achieving excellence in service and CX is a journey without a destination. He received 396!

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging.

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2021 Article Customer Service Guest Experience 161

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Cant Believe. Ive written full articles about some of these topics in the past. We Want Satisfied Customers: Our annual customer service research found that one in four (23%) dont return to a business that just satisfies them.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Workshop Culture 92

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? Winning Customer Loyalty With Real-time Refunds by Irina Ionescu.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Forget Customer Experience. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same.

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2021 Article Customer Service Employee Experience 141

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Articles, Videos & Podcasts from 2018. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear. Top Cartoon for 2018.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Or if your amazing employee retires, the customer may be open to doing business with your competition. If the competition offers a product or service you don’t, you risk losing your customer. Like most articles and videos I create with lists, these aren’t the only ideas to consider. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Return on Investment Financial Workshop Customer Service Training 101

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

BMW: “The Ultimate Driving Machine” – BMW is known for its high-performance and finely tuned German-engineered vehicles.  Maytag: “Built to Last” – Not long ago, I wrote about the lonely Maytag repairman commercials in a Shepard Letter article. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Differences Between Feedback From Paying Customers vs. Free Users by Elias Torres. My Comment: Why deliver good customer service?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

Ive written a number of articles about customer and employee gifts onValentines Day and other obvious gift-giving holidays. How many companies send their customers or employees gifts for Independence Day or Thanksgiving? The point of gifting to customers and employees is to be remembered. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2025

It was so convenient, which is the reason for this article. It read: More like Dollar Convenience Club Theres nothing special about razor blades, but what makes Dollar Shave Club special is its customer experience model, which is built around convenience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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2012 Magazine Workshop Customer Service Training 79

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Service Week: Appreciating Clients and Employees Gives You an Edge by Sandra Idossou. Every company should do all four!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers.

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2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 119

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Before I go further, lets give a shout-out to one of our Shepard Letter subscribers, Joe Emmet of Empire Marketing, who suggested the title, which activated the creative force that led to this article. We have all been victims of a customer service or experience farce. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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