Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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The Key to a Great Customer Experience is Collaboration

Customer Think

I originally wrote today’s post for WixAnswers. It appeared on their blog on June 7, 2021. We know that the customer experience is important to the success of any organization. Customers are king, and they vote with their wallets – and with their fe.

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Believe With Trust: Building Organizational Confidence

Engage Selling

The ability to draw regularly from a deep well of confidence is a top predictor of successful performance. Experts know this and top-ranked salespeople do, too. But confidence isn’t just important at a personal level. It matters as much at … Read More » The post Believe With Trust: Building Organizational Confidence first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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VoC begets VoC

Customer Think

VoC begets VoC I’m always championing active use of your Voice of the Customer (VoC) insights. After all, I say, if you’re just collecting your Customers’ insights but not doing anything with them.

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Weekly Roundup: Getting Buy-In From Your Entire Company, First Impressions + More

The Center for Sales Strategy

- MOTIVATION -. "It's not about having the right opportunities. It's about handling the opportunities right.". - Mark Hunter. - AROUND THE WEB -. > 3 Essential Steps to Get Buy-In from Your Entire Company – The Great Game of Business. “If people don’t participate, they don’t buy in. If they don’t buy in, they don’t commit. If they don’t commit, they don’t deliver!

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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A Wonkish Look at First-Principles Thinking

Customer Think

I’ve been thinking lately about why we measure things like, for example, Net Promoter Score (NPS). What are we actually doing?These thoughts are prompted by Reid Hoffman’s great new book, Masters of Scale. (In addition to writing books and hosting a po.

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Who You Are vs. What You Do: A Crash Course in I/R Theory for Business Owners

Sandler Training

You’re a business owner. That’s a wonderful thing! But stop and think for a moment. Is that all you are? The post Who You Are vs. What You Do: A Crash Course in I/R Theory for Business Owners appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Forecasting Sales for the 4th Quarter

Sandler Training

Sales has traditionally been an intuition-driven profession. Today, adopting that approach is a major competitive disadvantage. The post Forecasting Sales for the 4th Quarter appeared first on Sandler Training.

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3-tiered strategy to turn negative customer experiences into loyalty moments

Customer Think

When customers have a bad experience, they’re often more connected to how they FEEL about it, than the issue itself. And in the age of social media, it’s a good bet they’ll vent those feelings publicly and create a ripple effect you want to avoid. That’s why it’s business-critical to pay close attention to every […].

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Why I Joined KaiNexus - Delancey Padmos

Kainexus

I joined KaiNexus because I was looking for a fresh start and to learn more about the technology side of Customer Success. After beginning my career as an elementary school teacher, I spent several years working in Client Services within an education company. It quickly became apparent to me that this company could have achieved so much more had it had the needed tools to work with.

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How Restaurants Can Give Customers the Best Experience During COVID

Customer Think

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the restaurant industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, realized sales in 2020 came in at $240 billion below forecasts, over 110,000 establishments were closed, and nearly 2.5 million jobs were lost. All of these changes mean restaurants need to emphasize the customer experience to remain […].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Giving Back: How Sandler Made a Difference in Africa

Sandler Training

Odds are you have never heard of Jennifer Crow – but you should definitely know her story. She’s a Sandler practitioner like no other. The post Giving Back: How Sandler Made a Difference in Africa appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Our “Success” Blinds Us To Our Underperformance!

Customer Think

Not long ago, I was speaking with the executive team of a fairly large company. A frustrated CRO had invited me to help, he was struggling to drive some major changes in their go to customer strategies but wasn’t getting executive support. As timing would have it, the meeting was scheduled a few days after [.]. The post Our “Success” Blinds Us To Our Underperformance!

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The 11 Best Help Desk Software for 2022 [Ranked & Rated]

Help Scout

Managing customer requests is a hassle without the right tool. These 11 help desk software options will help you get things under control.

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Luxury Resale’s High-Class Challenge: Solutions to ‘Frankengoods’

Customer Think

An outsized demand for five-figure watches would seem to mark a good time for the economy, until one follows the chain of fulfillment. Take the Rolex. A second-hand market for it and other luxury watches is mainstreaming fast because, despite rising global demand, the makers of the timepieces are maintaining tight production levels. Then consider […].

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Chatbot Scripts for Excellent Customer Service

SmartKarrot

With the advancement in technology, we are seeing the use of chatbots in customer service. Today chatbots can be used 24×7 to attend to the queries of clients instantly. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that the use of chatbots has increased drastically. Today, more than 1 billion people use them regularly. Consequently, it becomes essential to use chatbot scripts to ensure that you provide an excellent customer experience.

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Stunningly Awful Demos: Insufficient Customization

Customer Think

Many vendors say that their demos are “customized” – but are they sufficiently customized? I recently saw demos from a vendor that all followed exactly the same script – the “customization” consisted of questions from the presenter about the degree.

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Litmus Announces Acquisition of Content Automation Platform Kickdynamic

Customer Think

Email marketing leader adds highly personalized, AI-driven content recommendations to its product suite.