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Act Like an Owner – Revisited!

ShepHyken

I originally wrote about this in 2011 and shared the story of an 18-year-old server at a pizza restaurant who took so much pride in his work that the guests thought he owned the restaurant. Anyone can be “that person” everyone admires and wants to emulate. You’re coming with us.” The rest is a corporate fairytale come true.

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Guest Post: Customer Experience: Expectation vs. Reality

ShepHyken

Companies failing to meet good customer experience lose out on their customers ( American Express Survey 2011 ). Estimations show that about 78% of consumers on a transaction did not choose to make an intended sale. . Reality: Customer Service generally feels like sales. . Follow up with customers after-sales.

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REI and Balancing Sales and Customer Experience Improvement

PeopleMetrics

Sales or Customer Experience? Through the lens of his personal experience, the ex-employee asked : “If REI is focused on customer experience and a co-op style of business, why are employees only being measured by membership sales?”. Image Credits: SXSW Interactive 2011 - Austin, TX by kris krüg , CC BY-SA 2.0.

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What Difference Does a Great Sales Team Coach Make?

Integrity Solutions

Imagine having a sales team coach who sees the potential in you that you don’t even see in yourself—and then is committed to helping you help live up to that potential. Most leaders agree that the role of sales team coach play a key role in helping salespeople achieve their goals. What Does it Mean to Be a Sales Team Coach?

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The Simple Secret to the Ultimate Customer Experiences

PeopleMetrics

In 2011, we launched our first annual Brand Ambassador Awards to recognize these outstanding individuals. She states that a quick response is extremely important, as well as getting to know your customers personally, which she always does to the best of her ability. But, in reality, she knows the secret to a great experience: be nice.

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How to Turn Social Media Customer Service into a Marketing Strategy

ShepHyken

It blurs the lines between customer service, marketing, and even sales. According to Bain and Company, research from 2011 indicates that when brands engage or respond to customer requests over social media, those customers spend 20-40% more on average. Be Real : Your responses should be personal and real. Social Proof.

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8 Tried and Tested Methods For Improving Employee Engagement

Customer Guru

Indeed, there are a few studies that highlight the impact of employee engagement on factors such as service and sales. Source: Aon Hewitt European Manager Survey 2011. Sales: Fabick CAT showed an improvement of 300% net industry sales due to enhanced employee engagement. Aon Hewitt. Know your employees inside-out.