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Amazing Business Radio

Amazing Business Radio features customer service expert and New York Times bestselling author Shep Hyken who interviews leading business professionals and other customer experience experts. Each guest shares tips and insights on how to succeed in business. The bright business minds featured on Amazing Business Radio come from all over the world and include viral video stars, corporate CEOs, bestselling authors, thought leaders, and many other inspiring personalities. The show covers a variety of topics related to customer service and customer experience and will provide answers that listeners need to know in order to take their success to the next level. Amazing Business Radio airs every week on, itunes, Soundcloud, and other platforms and channels.

  1. How to Execute the Optimal Customer Experience Featuring John Durocher

    4일 전

    How to Execute the Optimal Customer Experience Featuring John Durocher

    Designing Impactful Customer and Community Engagement  Shep Hyken interviews John Durocher, Chief Customer Officer at Calix. He talks about creating a seamless customer experience by utilizing customer feedback, ensuring proactive communication, integrating teams, and leveraging community connections.  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?  Why is it important for companies to proactively communicate when there are problems, service outages, or maintenance periods?  How can businesses create an emotional connection with their customers through community involvement?  Top Takeaways:    Companies can improve their service and product offerings by listening to customers. Engaging customers through surveys and advisory boards (made up of customers) allows companies to understand their customers’ needs and generate new ideas.     Customer surveys should be a two-way communication. Customers spend time answering customer feedback. So, companies should respond to the feedback by showing appreciation for their customers’ input and making them feel heard by letting them know what actions are taken.     Customer experience doesn't stop after a sale. It encompasses every interaction the customer has with the company. Each touchpoint should be designed to delight the customer, from when a product is purchased to when they receive any follow-up service or support.     Communication and collaboration between teams ensure that there are no gaps in service delivery. When a customer interacts with one team, they expect the entire company to be aware of their history and needs. They do not want to repeat themselves. Effective communication ensures a consistent and convenient customer journey.     Proactive communication alleviates customer frustration. When there is a problem,  businesses must proactively notify their customers using all appropriate channels, including text, emails, and social media, that their customers are using. This keeps customers informed about what's happening, how long a problem might last, and reassures them that it is being addressed.     Businesses that engage with the communities they serve often stand out. Customers like doing business with companies who value the same things as them.    Plus, John shares examples of how local broadband providers have gone above and beyond for their community during crucial moments. These are lessons for any type of business. Tune in!  Quote:   "It's important not to have gaps in the customer experience. You have to work and communicate as one team. Customers expect that what they have heard from the sales team will be consistent throughout your organization."      About:    John Durocher is the Chief Customer Officer at Calix. He is widely acknowledged as an expert in customer relationship management (CRM) and has contributed numerous articles and papers to industry and academic publications.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29분
  2. The Gift of Customer Feedback Featuring Isabelle Zdatny

    12월 10일

    The Gift of Customer Feedback Featuring Isabelle Zdatny

    Gathering, Acknowledging, and Responding to Customer Feedback  Shep Hyken interviews Isabelle Zdatny, Head of Thought Leadership with Qualtrics XM Institute. She talks about the importance of treating customer feedback as a valuable tool for improving customer experience, the decline in consumer feedback, and customer survey best practices.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What is survey fatigue?  How can negative feedback act as a valuable tool in preventing customer churn?  Why should companies prioritize genuine feedback over high survey scores?  What are the best practices for creating effective and concise customer surveys?  How many chances do customers typically give companies after a poor experience?  Top Takeaways:    Customer feedback is a gift. Negative feedback uncovers areas for improvement, potentially saving businesses from losing customers to competitors.    Customer loyalty is fragile. High customer expectations and the ability to switch to competitors easily mean companies must work even harder to keep their consumers happy. "Nice to have" industries like online retailers, hospitality, and airlines must invest more in experience to establish trust and loyalty with their customers.     Customer service is increasingly becoming more important than price. More and more customers are willing to pay extra for convenient, hassle-free experiences.     Companies need to look beyond the Voice of the Customer. Other sources, such as customer history, support interactions, and social media, can help companies understand the full scope of their customers' experiences.     Isabelle shares stats from the 2025 Consumer Trends Report by Qualtrics. Here are some highlights:    61% of consumers shared that trust in the information that companies provide to them is a top priority.   53% of bad customer experiences result in a decrease in spending.  Customers are less willing to give feedback than they were a few years ago. Compared to 4 years ago, customer feedback after a bad experience has dropped by 8%. The number of customers who do not tell anyone about their experience has increased by over 6%    Plus, Shep and Isabelle discuss why getting honest feedback is more important than getting high metric scores. Tune in!  Quote:   "The overall quality of customer experiences has improved. What's changing is customer expectations. Consumers are less tolerant of bad experiences, so when they happen, they are more likely to either decrease or stop spending money on a business."  About:    Isabelle Zdatny is the Head of Thought Leadership with Qualtrics Experience Management Institute. She produces industry-leading content on experience management trends and best practices, including the 2025 Consumer Trends Report.    Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35분
  3. Mastering the Customer Experience Featuring Edwin Margulies

    12월 3일

    Mastering the Customer Experience Featuring Edwin Margulies

    How to Reduce Friction and Create Customer Loyalty  Shep Hyken interviews Edwin Margulies, Chief Evangelist at Nextiva. He talks about his book, Mastering the Customer Experience, understanding customer needs, and simplifying customer interactions.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively integrate new technology into existing systems to enhance customer experience?  Why is creating a frictionless customer experience important, and how can businesses achieve it?  Why is understanding consumer behavior crucial for improving customer experience?  What role does technology play in transforming the customer experience?  Why should your customer experience strategies align with corporate goals?  Top Takeaways:    The customer experience has become the most important differentiator between companies. It's not just about the products or services offered but the entire journey and interactions a customer have with a brand.    A frictionless experience leads to happy customers and a stronger relationship with the brand. Eliminating unnecessary steps and making processes more convenient can create a significant impact on customer experience.    Customers today are more educated and demanding than ever before. With information at their fingertips, they often know as much or more than the agents assisting them. Businesses must adapt by providing tailored, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service.     Edwin Margulies developed an  8-step process to help businesses tackle CX improvements:    Teaming and Goal-Setting: Understand the corporate goals and ensure that your CX goals are aligned with them. Secure support from leadership by ensuring that they understand the return on investment in the customer experience initiative.  Transaction Taxonomy: Make an account of the different types of transactions you are already doing. Then, categorize all customer interactions to identify where improvements can be made.  Customer Maturity Model: Evaluate your appetite as a company to determine how advanced you want to go in terms of CX capabilities.  Mapping Volume and Complexity: Prioritize interactions to improve by analyzing how complex and frequent they are.   Workflow Candidates: Identify specific processes that are ideal for optimization and automation.  Rationalize Business Rules and Policies: Avoid potential errors by aligning your organization's current policies with the new automated processes.  High-Level Workflow Worksheets: Map current to future workflows to see where you can enhance the customer journey.  CX Best Practices Template: Develop a blueprint combining all the moving parts for seamless implementation.    Plus, Edwin shares more insights from his book, Mastering the Customer Experience. Tune in!  Quote:   "The modern consumer is a wily beast. They are demanding, and they want great service. They want personalization. They don't want to repeat themselves. They want to communicate on the channel of their choice, and they self-publish, giving them a megaphone on the experience."    About:    Edwin Margulies is the Chief Evangelist at Nextiva. He is a serial entrepreneur and is the author of 19 books, including his latest, Mastering the Customer Experience.    Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29분
  4. How AI Transforms Customer Support Into Customer Engagement Featuring Christina McAllister

    11월 26일

    How AI Transforms Customer Support Into Customer Engagement Featuring Christina McAllister

    Using AI to Help Human Agents Connect and Build Relationships with Customers  Shep Hyken interviews Christina McAllister, senior analyst at Forrester. She talks about the evolving role of AI in contact centers and how it enhances, customer service, human interactions, and deepens customer relationships without losing the human touch.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How does modern AI enhance the efficiency of customer interactions in contact centers?  How can AI anticipate customer needs and offer better solutions in customer service?  What are the common fears among leadership when adopting AI solutions in customer support?  How can automation in customer service lead to improved human interaction?  Why is maintaining human contact in contact centers still important despite AI advancements?  Top Takeaways:      Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a huge part of customer service. Unlike old chatbots that needed programs to predict every possible question, Generative AI learns from conversations and understands the intent behind questions, which makes customer support and engagement much smoother.     Customer service isn't just about solving problems anymore. It's about engaging customers. Even with current technological advancements, human interaction remains crucial for resolving complex issues. By having real conversations, businesses can strengthen relationships and even create opportunities for more revenue through upselling. Engaging with customers on a personal level can lead to happier, more satisfied, and loyal customers.    Leaders are grappling with FOMO (fear of missing out) and FOMU (fear of messing up) when adopting AI. There's a genuine fear of missing out on the opportunities AI presents and a fear of messing up by investing in the wrong technologies. It's a delicate balance between innovation and smart adoption.    Automation, just like every new technology, often raises concerns about job loss. While digital experiences handle basic inquiries well, complex issues still require human intervention. Automation can impact jobs but also presents new opportunities for meaningful work. Businesses can choose to reassign employees to roles that focus on deeper customer interactions. For example, automating repetitive tasks can free up agents to handle more personalized interactions, enhancing the customer experience.     AI's magic isn't just about answering questions. It's also about predicting what customers might need next. By analyzing patterns, AI can alert you to better deals or cost-saving opportunities you might not be aware of. This proactive approach, powered and made scalable by AI, makes customers feel valued and understood.    Plus, Christina shares the long-neglected foundations, like knowledge management and understanding agent workflows, that investing in AI has brought to the surface. Tune in!  Quote:   "There's a significant shift happening in the industry—from merely providing support to actively engaging with customers. The ability to personalize relationships, even through beneficial upsells, marks a new era of customer service."    About:    Christina McAllister is a senior analyst at Forrester. She helps customer service and customer experience (CX) leaders transform their strategies and capabilities in the age of the customer. Her research focuses on how technology and AI can enhance customer and agent experience.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30분
  5. Delivering the Brand Promise Featuring Laura Richard

    11월 19일

    Delivering the Brand Promise Featuring Laura Richard

    Creating a Company Identity That Transforms Customer Experience  Shep Hyken interviews Laura Richard, Principal at Level5 Strategy and one of the 2023 Woman Leaders in Consulting. She talks about the essence of branding and its role in customer experience, employee engagement, and business growth.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What is a brand promise?  What is the role of branding in enhancing the customer experience?  How can businesses define their brand to impact customer relationships meaningfully?  How does empowering employees align with a company's brand promise?  Why is it important for employees to share the same values as the brand they work for?  Top Takeaways:    A brand promise is a company's commitment to its customers, defining what they can expect every time they interact with the brand. It is the guiding principle that all the decisions of an organization are centered on.     A brand true to its promise creates value, builds trust, and fosters long-lasting relationships that benefit the customer and bring financial success to the business over time.    Understand what matters most to the customers you want to build a relationship with. Know what they want to get and how they want to feel as a result of engaging with the brand.     In a competitive market, a strong brand sets a company apart from competitors and creates an emotional connection with customers. For example, Nike empowers its customers with the motto "Just Do It," and Patagonia focuses on sustainability.    Employees are essential in upholding the brand promise. When a company clearly defines its brand promise and values, it can attract employees who naturally resonate with those principles.    Companies should identify which touchpoints are "table stakes," meaning basic expectations that must be met, but not necessarily exceeded. They should also focus their resources on the "moments of truth," the interactions that emotionally impact customers and can significantly deepen relationships.     Plus, Shep and Laura discuss how convenience and consistency drive loyalty. Tune in!  Quote:   "When people hear the word brand, they think of the logo, tagline, or marketing campaigns. But a brand truly is the company's identity, the common set of truths the organization needs to deliver to create value for its customers and employees."    About:    Laura Richard is a Principal at Level5 Strategy and one of the 2023 Woman Leaders in Consulting. She is Chair of the Board of ParticipACTION, Canada's leading advocate for physical activity.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27분
  6. Exploring the Intersection of Branding and Customer Experience Featuring Joanne Chan

    11월 12일

    Exploring the Intersection of Branding and Customer Experience Featuring Joanne Chan

    Building a Brand Customers Love  Shep Hyken interviews Joanne Chan, CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London, and New York. She talks about how brands like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Levi Strauss & Co. infuse a clear vision and emotional connection in their branding to communicate a customer-focused experience.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can a company integrate customer service into its branding strategy?  What role does customer experience play in brand loyalty?  What are the key elements of a logo or brand identity that influence customer experience?  Why is it essential for brands to infuse emotion into their visual identity systems?  How should companies handle feedback to improve their brand's customer experience?  Top Takeaways:      Branding is crucial for any company because it defines how customers perceive the business. A strong logo and brand identity can create emotional connections with customers, making them more loyal and engaged.     Successful branding involves creativity and an understanding of what the brand represents. A great logo or brand can stand the test of time while still resonating with new customers, like Amazon's smile logo, which emotionally connects the customer to a happy experience and communicates that Amazon sells everything from A to Z.      In any business relationship, listening is vital to understanding client needs and expectations. Listening helps you create solutions that cater to the client's specific requirements. Listening with empathy throughout the partnership can nurture long-lasting relationships and repeat business.    Everyone makes mistakes, and in business, you must handle them well. When a mistake happens, take responsibility, listen to your customers, and work to solve the problem together. Owning and handling mistakes well shows your customers that you are reliable and committed to delivering an amazing experience.    Creating a brand involves more than just a name or logo. It's about evoking emotions. This involves using design to speak to the heart of what the consumer cares about. That’s part of the customer experience.    The new generation of customers interacts with brands differently. They expect personalized and engaging experiences. Brands must be flexible and adaptable while maintaining consistency.    Plus, Joanne shares how her team came up with the Amazon logo and how they purpose-built it for the future. Tune in!  Quote:   "To infuse a brand with personality, marketers need to understand that brands are a way to communicate with their customers. The more emotion you infuse into a visual identity system, the more connection you can have with your customers."    About:    Joanne Chan is the CEO of Turner Duckworth. They managed packaging and brand identity projects for clients like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Levi Strauss & Co., and Samsung.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28분
  7. The Evolving Role of AI in Customer Service Featuring Cisco’s Anurag Dhingra

    11월 5일

    The Evolving Role of AI in Customer Service Featuring Cisco’s Anurag Dhingra

    Leveraging Technology to Create Personalized Experiences  Shep Hyken interviews Anurag Dhingra, SVP and General Manager of Cisco Collaboration. He talks about using AI to bridge the gap between consumer expectations and satisfaction by enhancing both customer and employee experiences.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can businesses bridge the gap between customer expectations and satisfaction?  What role does artificial intelligence play in enhancing customer service interactions?  What are the benefits of proactive communication in customer service?  How can AI-driven tools support customer service agents in delivering better service?  Why is it important for companies to prioritize customer experience over cost optimization?  Top Takeaways:    There is still a huge gap between what people expect from their customer experience and what they are getting. If you ask a someone if they are happy with their previous customer experiences, the answer will likely be no. Fortunately, we now have the technology to elevate the experiences we can deliver to our customers.     Technological advancements, especially in AI, present many opportunities for organizations to enhance customer service and experience. AI can help streamline processes, provide real-time insights, and assist agents in answering customer inquiries more effectively.    Companies need to be thoughtful when implementing AI solutions. While cost optimization is important, it should not overshadow the goal of enhancing customer experience. Businesses should prioritize strategies that directly impact customer satisfaction, such as reducing wait times, creating personalized experiences, and anticipating customer needs.     Personalization is crucial in creating amazing customer experiences. Customers now expect companies to recognize their preferences and past interactions. Delivering a personalized service can make customers feel valued and understood, strengthening brand loyalty.    In addition to traditional methods of communications, like phone calls, modern consumers also communicate across various platforms like social media and text messages. Companies need to meet their customers in the channels where they prefer to interact. Offering multiple communication options allows customers to reach out in their preferred way, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.     Today, the best use case for AI is helping customer support agents, acting as a co-pilot providing real-time assistance and recommendations. AI can enhance agent efficiency by summarizing interactions and handling routine tasks, freeing agents to focus on complex issues. Technology should empower humans, not replace them.    Plus, Anurag and Shep discuss why it is important to always let customers know when they are talking to AI. Tune in!  Quote:  "Anyone in the organization can be a customer service representative. Because there are now multiple ways to engage with a brand, anyone has the opportunity to do a job that delights the customer."  About:    Anurag Dhingra is the SVP and General Manager of Cisco Collaboration. He leads the technology vision, strategy, and direction for the Cisco Collaboration. He is also on Cisco's Human Rights Advisory Council and the founder of Cisco's Responsible AI initiative.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30분
  8. Redefining the Contact Center Featuring Jonathan Rosenberg

    10월 29일

    Redefining the Contact Center Featuring Jonathan Rosenberg

    Exploring AI's Role in Revolutionizing Customer and Employee Experiences in Contact Centers  Shep Hyken interviews Jonathan Rosenberg, Chief Technology Officer and head of AI at Five9. He talks about how contact centers can use generative AI to deliver customer experiences that people love.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively balance customer self-service with personal interactions in high-stakes situations?  How does AI contribute to transforming contact center agents into brand ambassadors?  Why is empathy important in customer service interactions, and how can AI complement this human trait?  How does the implementation of AI tools impact companies' return on investment?  How does generative AI reduce labor costs in contact centers while maintaining human involvement?   Top Takeaways:     AI is changing the way that contact centers operate. AI-driven tools can handle simple queries and support human employees in answering complex questions. It allows businesses to offer quick, precise help that reduces call and hold times while keeping human agents available for tasks requiring empathy and complex problem-solving.    Self-service options are growing more advanced and popular. Although AI can tackle straightforward and repetitive tasks, humans are necessary for high-stakes or complicated situations due to their ability to understand emotions and contexts more deeply.     AI isn't about replacing human employees but empowering them. It provides agents with insights and recommendations in real time so they can focus on building stronger relationships with customers. With AI tools, agents can support customers more effectively, easily handle complex queries, and even seize upsell opportunities.     Great customer experiences can lead to loyal customers. With AI tools, employees can easily access customer's history of interactions with the brand and get information from a broad knowledge base that can help them offer personalized solutions. When customers feel understood and valued, they are more likely to return and tell others about their positive experiences.     AI is quicker and more cost-effective to implement than ever, and the return on investment from AI in customer service is significant. AI can shorten call handling times and make each interaction more efficient, saving money for the business.     Plus, Shep and Jonathan discuss what happens to companies that are laggards when it comes to adopting AI. Tune in!  Quote:   "Setting up and implementing AI has historically been expensive and prohibitive for businesses. Now, with generative AI, it is quick and easy to get started, and the cost of maintaining it is low."    About:    Jonathan Rosenberg is the Chief Technology Officer and head of AI at Five9. He is responsible for the engineering and operational teams building Five9's Genius AI portfolio.    Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31분
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Amazing Business Radio features customer service expert and New York Times bestselling author Shep Hyken who interviews leading business professionals and other customer experience experts. Each guest shares tips and insights on how to succeed in business. The bright business minds featured on Amazing Business Radio come from all over the world and include viral video stars, corporate CEOs, bestselling authors, thought leaders, and many other inspiring personalities. The show covers a variety of topics related to customer service and customer experience and will provide answers that listeners need to know in order to take their success to the next level. Amazing Business Radio airs every week on, itunes, Soundcloud, and other platforms and channels.

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