ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2020

What gets in the way of creating a great customer service experience for you and/or your organization? Is it a process that is clunky, inconvenient and difficult for the customer? This is similar to an exercise that we do in our customer service workshops. This is just common sense.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of our Shepard Letter subscribers recently asked, How come you didnt do an article on customer service or experience New Years resolutions? So, here are seven customer service and CX resolutions that are easy to keep: Respond quickly to customers Quick response to customers increases their confidence in you.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s unrealistic to think you could retain 100% of your customers forever. That leaves 49% of customers who could potentially be swayed by price. So, sit down with your team and brainstorm the answer to the question, “Why would a customer leave us?” And once you know, do something about it! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Then, change it sooner rather than later. Here are a few of my favorite slogans: Zappos: “Delivering Happiness” – Zappos is an online shoe company known for its award-winning, legendary customer service. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We have all been victims of a customer service or experience farce. When it comes to customer service, May the Force be with you! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. A company makes a statement or a promise, and we are let down.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How long does it take from the beginning of the time a customer decides to reach out for help until they are totally happy that they did? Deferring to my annual customer service and CX research, year after year the public chooses Amazon! Create your customer service and experience mantra. Its not a belief.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

So, what does this have to do with business, specifically customer service and CX? In the customer service world, we should create a “game plan” to deliver an experience that is perfect, never requiring a customer to reach out to us because of problems. Plenty! In any team sport, the goal is to win.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Some customers will lash out at you, yelling and even cursing. Our customer service research (sponsored by RingCentral ) found that 34% of customers admit to yelling at customer service reps, and 21% of customers admit to cursing. How you deal with the angry customer at this point is crucial.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2025

That answer is what will get your customers to say, Ill be back! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, here’s a question for you: Are you confident your customer service and CX won’t scare your customers away? Proactive Customer Service – When you reach out to a customer before they call you about a problem – and sometimes before they even know there’s a problem – you’re proving you have their back.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. That’s what I want you to do with your customers. Happy New Year! And for everything else, too!

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s now been a month, and it may be time to stop hoping for a response. In my customer service and CX research (sponsored by RingCentral ), there is an entire section devoted to surveys, and two findings apply to this experience: 72% of customers say they never hear back from the company or brand after completing a survey.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

He shares six tips and strategies to share with your team for improving the eCommerce customer experience. Poor customer service costs businesses over $75 billion a year in lost profits. Only by delivering amazing customer service. Decide What “Amazing Customer Service” Means.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

We Want Satisfied Customers: Our annual customer service research found that one in four (23%) dont return to a business that just satisfies them. Only the Front Line Needs Customer Service Training: Everybody in an organization is responsible for their role in customer service. Its something you do.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. They should learn firsthand what it’s like to be a customer. It’s just our perception.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2025

I had a sit-down with Michael Podolsky, the CEO of PissedConsumer.com , a sounding board for consumers to leave comments and reviews when they cant get the customer service they want or deserve. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married. The buying cycle for a customer typically includes a little research, talking to a salesperson, making the purchase, and whatever happens after the sale. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, the importance of customer service in healthcare has come to the forefront. In this article, we look at some key strategies and techniques for providing excellent patient care. According to a survey by Accenture , 25% of patients have switched healthcare providers due to poor customer service.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. What do you think if I yell at them?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2025

Recently, I wrote an article about the customer service farce. One of several examples I shared was the line we often hear when calling customer support: Your call is very important to us. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2025

Come up with that answer, and your customers will appreciate you even more. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve said it before – I don’t agree with the saying that the customer is always right. Actually, I believe in the opposite, and it’s one of the concepts we teach in our customer service training workshops. It is this: The customer is NOT always right. … Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you’re reading this article the day it comes out, then next week – the first full week of October – is Customer Service Week. I refer to this vision as a mantra , which is a sentence or less describing what you want your customers to experience. Over the years, I’ve shared many more ideas about Customer Service Week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

Customer Service Week 2024 : This special week is celebrated the first full week of October. While we want to recognize our customers, the true meaning of this is to celebrate the employees who take care of our customers. It may be someone elses fault, but to the customer, you are the company.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. There are at least three lessons we can learn from this story: Laziness: That should never be an excuse for providing poor customer service. However, she also made a mistake. What was it?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

Customer service designs that are remarkable get talked about. So telling yourself these myths about customer experience is a big no-no and won’t take you where you want to go will they? We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences. No question. The bottom line.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2024

What is the likelihood a customer would return if their customer service or CX rating of you was just … good enough ? Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Don’t be just good enough. Don’t be ordinary. Elevate the ordinary.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Making Assumptions About Customers Can Be Costly. Norman’s perspective highlights a common mistake in customer service: assumptions can be costly. It’s an example of what happens when we forget the very basics of not only customer service, but also how people should be treated. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. But today’s answer is not just timely, but also timeless. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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