Steve DiGioia

MAY 23, 2022

All “In-Person” Service is Local. All in-person service is local. The post 10 Smart Ways to Cater to Your Local Customers appeared first on Steve DiGioia Customer Service Blog. Can you still provide the same level of service as others? I say yes, and you can even surpass them. Give them a try!

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 14, 2020

His blog, Influence People , has readers all over the world and offers years of insight into the art of persuasion. So, Ahearn says that persuasion is about changing behavior to something the person probably would not do in the absence of your ask. You want them to go in and clean their room. Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence .

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From Automation to Personalization: How AI is Shaping the Future of CX Would you be surprised to know that one out of every two customers would switch brands following just one bad customer experience (CX)? So, without further ado let’s dive right into the blog post. This may sound too extreme to be true but it’s a fact.

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Steve DiGioia

JULY 5, 2021

They deal with anxiety and health issues that weigh heavily, financial and personal matters that keep them up at night, and a host of other problems that make their day more stressful than needed. The post These 10 Phrases Will Make Someone’s Day Better appeared first on Steve DiGioia Customer Service Blog.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

A pproach customers with a personalized warm welcome. To top it all off, people used to tell 10 people about a bad experience, but now they can post a blog or a video on YouTube and tell thousands of (or more) people. On my blog, I’ve written about the H.E.A.R.T. We’ve all been there; sometimes a person just needs to vent.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well explore the five key signs that indicate your business needs a call center, the benefits of making the switch, and answers to frequently asked questions. If youre looking to differentiate your business from competitors, investing in a call center can help you deliver personalized, efficient, and consistent service.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 20, 2025

In this blog, well explore actionable steps to transform even the most challenging calls into moments that strengthen customer relationships and enhance your brands reputation. For American call centers , every call is an opportunity to build trust and long-term loyalty.

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PeopleMetrics

MARCH 11, 2025

Survey B: A generic survey emailno branding, no personalization, just a standard "Click here to take the survey" link. AI-powered personalization at scale Right now, basic personalization (like adding a customers name and transaction details) boosts response rates. The result? Survey A had double the response rate of Survey B.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 21, 2020

My smartphone feels a lot more personal to me than my PC. In another paper, Professor Melumad’s research shows that people tend to be more self-disclosing of personal and intimate information on their phones relative to their PCs. One has to do with what I mentioned earlier about how my phone was more personal to me than the PC was.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, we will explore the unique features, benefits, and real-world applications of secure 24/7 call center services and explain why they are essential for modern businesses. Provide personalized assistance to enhance the customer experience. Technology Offer round-the-clock technical support for software and hardware issues.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 10, 2020

Have you ever made a snap judgment about another person only to discover you were wrong? So, for instance, if you see somebody cut somebody else off in traffic, you might conclude that the person is a bad driver. You might even think that “lousy driver” is a core characteristic of them as a person. .

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 20, 2020

My smartphone feels a lot more personal to me than my PC. In another paper, Professor Melumad’s research shows that people tend to be more self-disclosing of personal and intimate information on their phones relative to their PCs. We employ the phone for personal contact with friends and family. We Love Our Phones.

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TechSee

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this blog post, I’ll explain what Reasoning is, why it matters in customer service, and how it elevates customer experiences. Personalized Interactions: By learning from past interactions, AI can tailor responses and capture tribal knowledge, making customers feel understood, seen and valued through faster and better resolutions.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 9, 2025

In this blog, we will explore why PCI compliance is essential for call centers , how to achieve it, and best practices for maintaining compliance while providing secure and efficient customer service. Building Customer Trust and Brand Reputation Customers expect their personal and financial information to be secure.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This blog explores how 24/7 call centers can transform your customer experience, their benefits, and how to implement them effectively. Enable personalized support by providing agents with relevant information. At the heart of delivering exceptional CX lies the ability to offer timely, consistent, and effective communication.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 20, 2020

The idea behind long-form advertising is if the person is willing to engage with a long-form ad, then it is evidence that they are into it, which leads to more investment. . If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs and podcasts: How Do Customers Decide If Their Experience is Good or Bad?

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 7, 2021

I wrote a blog a while ago about things in restaurant experiences that bug me. If you can’t hear the person across the table because of ambient noise or loud music, then people might not come back. (Or, ” dialog. Remember things about returning customers. Also, acoustics are critical, especially in a restaurant.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. In 2012, she co-founded the blog, CustomerServiceLife.com. Back to CX Accelerator Blog When you do reach out, you want to know that you’re in good hands and that an answer or resolution to your issue is waiting at the end of that interaction.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They include: Connect with shoppers: In-person is different than online for obvious reasons. You know that personal connections between people happen with emotions. Brands that navigate the expectations of customers will create the emotional engagement that fosters customer loyalty and retention, whether it’s in-person or online.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of outsourcing call center services for law firms , how they can improve client satisfaction, and why choosing the best call center is essential for legal businesses. Personal Injury Law Firms Call centers handle initial inquiries and determine case eligibility.

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CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

While not required, the person in this role is often an extroverted visionary. Empathy and sensitivity are the traits you would look for in a person managing an EX program. The first person we would hire would be the Head of CX. So the second person we would hire would be a Customer Insights Manager.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 6, 2018

James Carville, political commentator and media personality coined the phrase, “The economy, Stupid,” for Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign. What causes people to move is when it gets personal, emotional, and when you feel personally wronged by an organization. It isn’t surprising, really.

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Steve DiGioia

APRIL 4, 2022

The post When the Sh*t Hit the Fan, I Always Knew What To Do appeared first on Steve DiGioia Customer Service Blog. The post When the Sh*t Hit the Fan, I Always Knew What To Do appeared first on Steve DiGioia Customer Service Blog. RELATED POST: 33 Ways the Boy Scouts Can Improve Your Customer Service.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This enables sales teams to interact with our internal sales enablement collateral, including sales plays and first-call decks, as well as customer references, customer- and field-facing incentive programs, and content on the AWS website, including blog posts and service documentation.

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CX Accelerator

JUNE 8, 2020

The response was so good that it begged to be a blog post. In his response, ,, Zeisler says, “Walking in the customer’s shoes is the greatest way to experience what your customers are experiencing themselves and the greatest way to personally experience what the gap is between what you want that experience to be and what it actually is.”.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 25, 2019

Now, imagine your surprise that the person who wants to buy it is your brother. However, the last person I sold a car to had a very different feel. If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs and podcasts: DO YOU USE THE RIGHT MEASURES FOR YOUR CX? Imagine you are selling a used car.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 22, 2023

The book introduces the idea of personal policies, which are rules we set for ourselves to guide our decisions. Rules, not decisions : These personal policies are based on our values and priorities and guide our operations. For example, when it is easy to do and benefits the other person a ton, you should do these things.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Once you submit, we compare your answers against what we know about the market and send you a free personalized report about where your organization is today. If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs and podcasts: IGNORING CUSTOMERS’ RISK AVERSION IS RISKY BUSINESS. To listen in , please click here.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 15, 2023

Nevertheless, we treat them as if they’re an entity, almost human-like, and we form something close to a personal connection with them. Develop a brand personality that aligns with your target customer’s emotions, values, and beliefs. Brands have personalities. However, this part isn’t relevant to customers.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Top 3 Trends Shaping Customer Service in 2025 Customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation as businesses adapt to evolving consumer expectations, technological advancements , and the competitive need for personalization. Focus on Omnichannel Consistency: Ensure personalization is seamless across all communication channels.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The modern customer expects personalized, seamless, and proactive experiences. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a powerful toolkit to achieve these goals, enabling you to anticipate customer needs, personalize interactions, and deliver proactive support. I hope this blog post is helpful!

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 9, 2019

Once you submit, we compare your answers against what we know about the market and send you a free personalized report about where your organization is today. If you want to benchmark your organization’s performance in the new world of behavioral economics against other companies, take our short questionnaire.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 20, 2025

Predictive Analytics takes this a step further by analyzing big data to anticipate customer needs, streamline workflows, and deliver personalized responses. Personalization Through Big Data Big data is revolutionizing the way US-based call centers interact with customers. Q4: How does big data help in personalizing customer service?

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 13, 2019

Once you submit, we compare your answers against what we know about the market and send you a free personalized report about where your organization is today. If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs and podcasts: WHY ARE WE SCARED OF NEW TECHNOLOGY? To listen in , please click here.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 20, 2019

When I finally got through, the person at the other end greeted me with a cheery, “Oh, hello there, how are you?”. I couldn’t even fathom how this person could not be feeling just as intense of a negative emotion as I was, and she probably had a difficulty understanding how I could come so hot into the situation.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 2, 2022

I used to take the train from my home in Brooklyn, NY to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan each month to watch the matches in person. They work hard each day to uphold not only their company standards but their own high professional and personal standards. And we watch it every week. I’ve been doing that since I was a teenager.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 9, 2025

This blog explores the advantages of partnering with a US-based call center , how it enhances customer experience, and why its a smart investment for businesses of all sizes. Cultural Familiarity: Agents understand regional idioms, preferences, and customs, creating a more personalized experience. Ensure HIPAA-compliant communication.

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