Complaint Management Archives - Shep Hyken

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:  

How do you get zero customer complaints?
What benefits do businesses gain by proactively eliminating customer complaints?
What is the cost of customer dissatisfaction?
Why is it important for company executives to engage directly with the customers?
What are the potential revenue losses associated with unresolved customer complaints?

Top Takeaways

Striving for zero complaints is about aiming to continuously improve and provide value for the customer. While it may not be entirely realistic to have zero complaints, the aspiration drives companies to proactively identify and manage issues before they become a point of friction for the customers.

It costs more to attract new customers than to retain current ones. A frictionless experience can make customers more likely to buy more, return, and recommend a business to others. Customers with consistently positive experiences are more likely to share them with friends and family. Companies that focus on reducing complaints and enhancing the customer experience often see higher retention rates and increased revenue.

Frequent complaints should serve as signals that something in the business process needs fixing. Businesses must listen attentively to what customers say and capture feedback from the frontline employees.

Handling customer complaints can be costly for businesses. It involves maintaining support centers, training staff, and investing in the technology to manage issues. Reducing complaints means these expenses can be minimized, resulting in significant cost savings.

There’s value in handling complaints well, as it can result in increased customer loyalty. However, it’s to prevent complaints from happening in the first place. By eliminating common pain points, businesses can focus on delivering exceptional experiences rather than resolving issues.

Plus, Shep and Bill discuss the role of a Chief Problem Officer and how the presence of a CPO in organizations leads to happier customers and employees. Tune in!

Quotes:

“When you treat your customers well and give them an easy, frictionless experience, not only will you keep them, but they’ll tell their friends about your business.” “Customer retention isn’t just about keeping one customer. It’s about expanding your reach through your customers’ influence.” “Most executives are too removed from the frontlines. They read reports and attend meetings, but they do not hear the real voice of the customer. They must get in front of the customers and experience serving them firsthand.” “Don’t just do a really good job at handling the complaint. Figure out what those complaints are about and get rid of them at the root cause.”

About:

Bill Price is the President & Founder of Driva Solutions, LLC. and the co-author of four books, including The Best Service is No Service, Your Customer Rules!, The Frictionless Organization, and his latest, Zero Complaints. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.