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Why the Marketing Budget Should Include Customer Service Training

ShepHyken

Traditionally, that is marketing and sales. We recently had a client say their training budget didn’t have money allocated to customer service training. Typically, companies spend a lot of money training salespeople, which often falls under the sales budget, not the training budget.

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The Link Between Sales and Customer Experience

ShepHyken

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a typical customer support call and more. I’m often asked to be the keynote speaker at sales meetings.

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Sales Training Metrics That Matter

Integrity Solutions

While investing in sales training can produce a range of benefits, all of us in sales know it all boils down to the bottom line. Here are the sales training metrics you should be using to measure your success. How to Determine Sales Training Metrics. How to Determine Sales Training Metrics.

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The Worst Sales Call Ever

ShepHyken

Even though this is about a sales presentation, it ties into customer service. This is how anyone delivers a better experience, regardless of whether it’s during the sales process or any other interaction the customer has with people in a company. I told him, “I’m customer service speaker and we provide customer service training.”

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Executive Report: The Customer Data Too Often Overlooked by the C-Suite

A recent Calabrio research study of more than 1,000 C-Suite executives has revealed leaders are missing a key data stream – voice of the customer data. Download the report to learn how executives can find and use VoC data to make more informed business decisions.

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When Sales and Customer Service Collide

ShepHyken

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. This is where sales and customer service collide. This is where sales and customer service collide. And by the way, you will enjoy this story even if you’re not in sales. . Here’s the short version.

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Revolutionize Outbound Sales Call Training with AI-Powered Solutions

Vistio

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its integration into various industries, one area gaining significant attention is outbound sales call training. One of the most crucial aspects of sales is effectively connecting with potential buyers, understanding their needs, and addressing their concerns.

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The Challenges of Omnichannel: Why so Many Contact Centers Struggle with Digital Self-Service

To find how contact centers are navigating the transition to omnichannel customer service, Calabrio surveyed more than 1,000 marketing and customer experience leaders in the U.S. about their digital customer communication strategies. Read the report to find out what was uncovered.

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6 Killer Applications for Artificial Intelligence in the Customer Engagement Contact Center

If Artificial Intelligence for businesses is a red-hot topic in C-suites, AI for customer engagement and contact center customer service is white hot. This white paper covers specific areas in this domain that offer potential for transformational ROI, and a fast, zero-risk way to innovate with AI.