ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: How can companies integrate their sales and support teams to enhance customer interactions? How can small businesses enhance customer support after a sale? What are the benefits of a customer advisory board?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beyond the First Purchase: How AI Is Transforming Customer Retention Strategies by Erik Huberman (Grit Daily News) Diving deeper into the transformational role of AI in customer retention, were not just witnessing a shift.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Charles Richard who shares an article about how important it is for software development companies to have a successful customer experience strategy. We all crave for “more”- entrepreneurs expect more from their employees whereas your coworkers as well customers may expect more from you.

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Customer Experience Feedback Customer centricity Customer retention 297

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 13, 2021

Sometimes your Customer Experience requires you to outsource a portion of it to a third party. Maybe it’s an installer or a tow truck service, or even an entire call center, but whatever or whoever it is, this part of the experience is not under your control. BMW employees are part of the whole experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . A good customer experience (CX) begins with a 24-hours seamless website user experience, followed by top-notch customer care, and concludes with the receiving of the product/service purchased from you. .

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2020

He writes about the importance of ensuring a positive customer experience, especially during a world crisis. The customer experience (also referred to as CX) seems like a simple concept. Put simply; customer experience can be defined as thoughts and feelings that the consumer associates with the brand.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2021

As you might be aware, BFCM days indicate to eCommerce business owners how the next year will be in sales. billion in sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday globally, up 76% from last year. To increase your store’s sales, the customer experience of the store must be top-notch. What’s customer experience?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

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Call Center Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Long lumped in with Customer Service, the entire Customer Experience concept is finally being acknowledged as a weighty differential in the quest to build customer loyalty and increase sales. Focus groups, a cross section, industry-specific, etc - simply starting is key.

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CCNG

AUGUST 28, 2024

By rapidly embracing digital tools like AI, Analytics, and Automation, contact centers are completely changing how they function and deliver customer experience. By automating certain actions, contact centers can reduce resolution time and ensure consistency and accuracy in handling customer inquiries and data entry.

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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. Talk to Your Employees.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Top Takeaways: Customer feedback is crucial for businesses of all industries. By actively seeking and analyzing feedback, businesses can identify areas of improvement, make informed decisions, and ultimately enhance their overall customer experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

He writes about designing a compelling customer experience process and training your team to implement it. The bar for providing a top-notch customer experience (CX) seems to be rising year after year, regardless of whether you operate in B2B or B2C. Regularly update training materials based on customer feedback.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Look at the entire customer journey to determine the possible friction points and proactively make it better behind the scenes to create a seamless customer experience. ” “Feedback is one of the few things in life that is free. Take that feedback and do something with it.”

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ShepHyken

APRIL 27, 2021

How diversity and inclusion impact the customer experience and what practices to adopt. Shep Hyken interviews Stacy Sherman, Founder of DoingCXRight and Director of Customer Experience & Employee Engagement at Schindler Elevator Corporation. Businesses need to get feedback from a variety of customers.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2023

Improving your customer journey doesn’t just eliminate the inefficiencies that cause dissatisfaction and churn. It leads to the creation of a holistic customer experience in which every level of your sales funnel is optimized to meet customer needs and expectations. No more missed opportunities for a sale!

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Interaction Metrics

MARCH 13, 2025

Sentiment analysis reveals the emotions your customers feelbut knowing how they feel is only useful if you know why they feel the emotion in the first place. If you want to improve customer experience, you need more than just emotional data. What Is Customer Sentiment Analysis?

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Customer experience and customer service are often used interchangeably and are the buzzwords for businesses in the age of instant gratuity. Customer Service.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 12, 2016

billion in sales, representing 12% growth for Cyber Monday sales in 2015. A survey by CFI group , global leaders for providing customer feedback, conducted a holiday retail report sponsored by Radial, an Omni channel commerce technology and operations provider. Per USA Today , this year’s Cyber Monday booked $3.45

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360Connext

JANUARY 5, 2022

Your company has surpassed its annual goals for customer retention, referrals, and satisfaction. C-level leadership is thrilled, and the customer experience program you helped develop was instrumental to this success. You started by defining what customer experience success meant to your organization. . Measurable.

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Journey mapping Customer Experience Education Feedback 188

TeleDirect

JANUARY 15, 2025

As more companies recognize the importance of creating meaningful customer interactions, empathy has become a cornerstone of exceptional service delivery. By the end, youll understand how fostering empathy can transform customer interactions and drive business success. Heres why its essential: 1.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

He shares how to improve the SaaS customer experience to encourage customer loyalty. So, while creating a product, focus on customer success to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce churn. So, offering a pleasant customer experience is critical to the success of your organization. . For example.

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SaaS Customer Experience B2B Feedback 183

CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

Think about the very best customer experience that you have ever had with a brand. Now, I will share with you one of my best experiences… Once when I was preparing for a vacation, I spent many evenings searching the web for the best pricing for our airplane flights. Simply put, they created an emotional connection with me.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

You may also keep in mind that dissatisfied customers tend to share their feedback more easily than satisfied ones. Originally used by marketers, the Net Promoter Score is another very common KPI used by Customer Care departments. It is hardly comparable with your competitors as the method varies (who do you ask too?

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

When you are improving your Customer Experience (CX), measuring your progress is crucial. We find that many organizations measure performance in sales growth or stock price. Real-time feedback helps relieve the pain of change for your team. As global Customer Experience consultants, we see this all the time.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2023

It discusses customer experience gaps that hinder profitability and how to close them. Are you providing as good of a customer experience as you think you are? Customer churn and loss of repeat business 59% of customers will reduce or completely terminate their spending after a poor interaction.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 19, 2019

This week we feature an article by Georgina Nelson who explains her approach to collecting customer feedback that will help you provide a better customer experience. One of the biggest misconceptions about collecting customer feedback is the idea that asking more questions provides more of the insights you’re looking for.

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Surveys Feedback Customer Experience Sales 266

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2021

Live chat will remain an important customer support tool and expand its reach to social media, enabling real-time connections with customers on their preferred hangouts. Using Predictive Analysis for Customer Management. Merging The Boundaries Between Customer Service and Sales . Conclusion .

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 16, 2016

All Customer Experience professionals are in sales. Even if you never sell a good or service to a single Customer, you are still in sales. Customer Think published a great article on the topic of selling your CEO and the other members of the C-Suite. Tip #2: Get more time for Customers on the agenda.

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Consulting Consulting Sales Customer Experience 281

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

Ultimately, disgruntled employees can even have a negative impact on the customer experience , as unhappy employees are less likely to go the extra mile to ensure that your customers are satisfied. Meet Our Panel of Customer Service & Customer Experience Managers: Anh Trinh. Take responsibility.

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Management Customer Experience Customer Service Coaching 273

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management.

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ProProfs Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2021

This is where the importance of customer feedback plays its part. Collecting customer feedback guarantees you never stray too far from the customer’s needs. Even though it has both negative and positive sides, you’ll need both for consumer feedback to work for you. What is Customer Feedback?

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Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

Analytics Customer Experience (CX) Analytics: A Complete Guide for 2025 Share Today, the experiences businesses offer their customers before, during, and after purchase are every bit as important as the products and services they sell. What is Customer Experience Analytics?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This app is perfect for businesses aiming to enhance customer engagement and retention. With its simple interface, your team can reach out to the right channel at the right time, creating a seamless customer experience. It integrates sales data directly into Zendesk, giving agents a 360-degree view of customer interactions.

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Steve DiGioia

MARCH 9, 2020

Every business has an obligation to reevaluate its procedures to enhance the customer experience. They say so all the time with this statement boldly displayed on their site: Our website uses cookies to improve its performance and enhance your user experience. Customer Service Improvement Strategies. Click To Tweet.

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