Ann Michaels and Associates

JULY 26, 2024

Here are ten ways to make your business more customer-centric: Understand Your Customers: Conduct regular market research and customer surveys to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points. Develop detailed customer personas to better tailor your products, services, and marketing efforts.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, we can say that three secrets to creating and sustaining customer loyalty are communication, communication, communication. The way you communicate, what you communicate, and how often you communicate can create the experience that gives a customer the confidence to continue doing business with you. .

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2023

I’ve covered different gap concepts in the past, and it’s time to add yet another to the list, and that is the Loyalty Gap. By the way, this is a perfect time to mention International Customer Loyalty Month, which happens every year in April. It is a time to focus some extra care and attention on your loyal customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2018

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. Anything you do to get a customer to start to do business with you – and gets them to return – could fall under the concept of a marketing strategy.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Customer loyalty… This is what companies strive for, to create loyal customers. Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. It isn’t a coincidence that the best places to work are also recognized as the organizations that deliver the best customer service.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

It’s been a while since I approached the topic of customer loyalty. All of the tips, ideas, tactics, and techniques I write about are about driving a better customer service experience, which can (and hopefully will) lead to customer loyalty. Loyalty is an emotion. Satisfactory is a rating.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the last two weeks, I explained the first and second QUI TAKEAWAYS: CX versus CXM, and customer service versus customer CARE. This week, I will explain the third QUI TAKEAWAY: customer service training versus customer CARE education. QUI TAKEAWAY: Don’t offer customer service training.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

It doesn’t matter if you are in retail selling to consumers, or in a business that sells to other businesses, it is virtually impossible to create customer loyalty by being the lowest price provider. The retail industry has trained consumers to think that way. For information contact or www.hyken.com. Consider this.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information contact or www.hyken.com. For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs. While the article focuses on retail (especially e-commerce), anyone from any type of company (B2B and B2C) that has “VIP customers” will want to read this article. My Comment: Let’s move away from loyalty programs but stay with trends.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Earn Your Customers’ Trust, And Loyalty Will Follow. Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Do your customers trust you? Earning customers’ trust does not happen overnight, but it is worth striving for. Published on: February 20, 2019.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. The formula for calculating customer retention is pretty simple.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Rethinking Customer Interactions to Boost Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review (Harvard Business Review) Simply put, customer experience (CX) has the power to make or break business success. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2021

They were, but that loyalty was to location and price, not to your business. . The point is to recognize the difference between repeat customers and loyal customers. Make sure you understand the why behind what brings that customer back. I like to refer to repeat customers as gold and loyal customers as sacred.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2024

9 Must-Know Customer Loyalty Statistics for 2024 by Achille Traore (BusinessCloud) In today’s competitive market, retaining customers is as crucial as attracting them. Brands are now investing heavily in loyalty programmes to keep customers coming back. Here is an interesting list of nine customer loyalty stats.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Be flexible in your thinking when it comes to taking care of customers.  Be more engaged – Your customers want to feel that you’re focusing on them. Actively listen and respond with questions that show you’re paying attention and want more information. Get customers to feel connected to you because they know you care.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2024

Consumer Insights: Customer Loyalty Has Changed by Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis (Jeweller) There’s been a significant shift in the focus of loyalty in the retail sector. Customers want to create an emotional connection with a business. How they choose the companies they do business with is very clear.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Normally I would have been frustrated, but she gave me enough information to make me feel confident she was working on a solution. Customers don’t mind waiting if they are informed, know what the next step is, and things continue to move in the right direction. Customer loyalty requires creating confidence, not perfection.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 11, 2024

This could involve refining processes, updating features, enhancing customer service training, or any other actions aimed at improving the overall customer experience. Customer Response: Customers interact with the updated product, service, or experience, and their responses are observed.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2020

“Satisfying your customers is not enough. Satisfied customers are not loyal customers.” Loyalty is an emotion. Connect with your customers on an emotional level to move them beyond being “just satisfied.”. “It It is the total customer experience—not just customer service—that creates loyalty.”

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Instead, treat your customers a little better than they expect to be treated. Serve to CARE for your customers. COMMUNICATE with every customer with a smile, eye contact, and polite interaction. Inform each customer transparently and interactively of the product’s or service’s function, liabilities, and advantages to them.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2024

Practical Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience by Bindiya Thakkar (LogRocket) Businesses worldwide have recognized the immense value and significance of good customer experience. This is especially important in the digital era where customers are empowered with choices, convenience, and knowledge. Here are five ways.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

When someone demonstrates a level of expertise and shares information you didn’t know, you tend to trust them. The other will share the same information, but at the same time will educate you why one is better – or not – than another. Most customers, whether they are conscious of it or not, want to make informed decisions.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. Knowing your customers better than your competition knows them may be the differentiator that earns you their business. .

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Gen-Z and Millennials are the catalysts for digital customer support channels. . Rob Siefker, Zappos.com’s former senior director of customer loyalty, shared his take on social media channels in a recent Inc. When asked why Zappos uses social media, his answer was, “Zappos customers use it. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Bill Quiseng

JUNE 19, 2024

COMMUNICATE openly, transparently, interactively, frequently, and continuously any information your people need and want to know. With your support and encouragement, inspire and empower them to develop themselves and engage customers. QUI TAKEAWAY: Don’t hire employees and train them on good customer service.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Regular Updates : Keep customers informed about the status of their vehicle, especially if there are delays or unexpected issues. Honest Recommendations : Suggest only the services that the customer actually needs, and explain why they are necessary. Implement these strategies and watch your customer satisfaction soar!

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

So, how do you calculate your customer retention rate? Customer service training needs to be on your short-term bucket list by Shaun Belding. My Comment: This article makes the point that customer service training is important, but even more important than that are some of the author’s comments.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Six Steps for Improving Customer Engagement and Loyalty by Genelle Kunst. Chain Store Age) Establishing a loyalty program is a fundamental first step to improving customer loyalty. However, there are other key strategies that can help improve customer engagement and retention. And there are nine more!

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InteractionMetrics

AUGUST 14, 2024

If you’re not sure how your customers perceive your customer service, it’s time for a customer service consulting firm. What Exactly is Customer Service Consulting? And good customer service is one of the best ways to earn customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

While a short article like this won’t have all the answers, there’s information here to get you thinking. The strategy I’ve been sharing with my clients is to proactively communicate problems, have 100% transparency (hide nothing), and provide plenty of information and updates. I’m always careful when using the term “loyalty program.”

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ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2021

Loyalty for future orders!”. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. Forget Brand Loyalty. As the title implies, forget brand loyalty.

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