By Thomas Laird
Advice from a Call Center Geek is a weekly podcast with a focus on all things call center and contact center. Tom Laird, CEO of 600+ seat award-winning BPO, Expivia Interaction Marketing and Ai aut
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Join me for an exciting episode where I take a deep dive into the heart of my latest book, False Hustle. Many contact centers and CX leaders are unknowingly sabotaging their own success by focusing on misguided efforts to appear productive.
In this episode, I’ll be sharing insights on how to break the cycle of false hustle and transform customer experience from the ground up. We’ll explore how to strike the perfect balance between the efficiency of AI and the irreplaceable human touch.
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Whether you're a contact center pro or just curious about the future of CX, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss
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In this episode of "Advice from a Call Center Geek," we dive into the challenging world of dealing with angry customers.
Discover five powerful, actionable techniques that can transform heated interactions into opportunities for building customer loyalty. Perfect for contact center managers and agents alike, this episode covers:
Learn how to diffuse tension, regain control of the conversation, and turn frustrated customers into satisfied ones. Packed with real-world examples and practical tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their customer service game. Tune in to transform the way you handle difficult customer interactions!
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Did you ever ask yourself what the high-end contact centers are doing differently? In this ACGpodcast, we dive deep into the cutting-edge technologies that set elite customer service operations apart from the rest.
This is how we are developing our strategic plan for Expivia.
From AI-powered chatbots to advanced analytics, we explore the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing the way top companies interact with their customers. Whether you're a business owner looking to upgrade your customer service or a tech enthusiast curious about the future of communication, this podcast offers invaluable insights into the world of high-tech contact centers.
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The contact center industry is evolving, and with that evolution, contact centers of all types are starting to learn valuable lessons.
In this episode, we'll dive into how the BPO landscape is changing, what these changes mean for customers, and the latest AI tools you should be asking for in your outsourcing RFPs.
Don’t let the title fool you, this episode is essential for anyone running a contact center.
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Join us as we dive into the journey of founding and growing OttoQa, a cutting-edge AI-powered Customer Experience (CX) company. In this episode, we'll share our firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and the challenges we faced in building a fully automated QA platform. Discover the strategies and insights that helped us innovate in the CX industry, the role of AI in transforming quality assurance, and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're a CX professional, tech enthusiast, or entrepreneur, this podcast is packed with valuable takeaways to inspire and inform your journey. Tune in to explore the future of AI in CX with OttoQa!
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What if you could transform your call center’s efficiency and agent performance overnight? This episode guarantees you’ll walk away with actionable insights on crafting the ultimate QA forms for both voice and chat channels.
We’ll guide you on defining the crucial goals for your QA forms, such as enhancing agent performance, ensuring compliance, and extracting valuable customer interaction insights. With the collective wisdom from examining hundreds of QA forms, we’ll provide practical tips to structure your forms for maximum impact.
Whether you’re running a large or small contact center, these insights will significantly enhance your training and performance evaluation processes. Don't miss these transformative strategies to elevate your call center operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences!
Discover exceptional, AI-driven contact center outsourcing with Expivia.
Visit expiviausa.com or message me in Linkedin at:
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In this ACG episode, we dive into the transformative impact of AI on customer service QA. Hosted by Tom Laird, the CEO of Expivia Interaction Marketing Group and OttoQa, this session explores how ChatGPT and Claude 3 enhance call analysis and agent performance monitoring.
Discover effective system prompting and its role in refining quality assurance for consistency and high accuracy, with standards reaching 96-97.5%. Learn the nuances of differentiating between sales and retention calls, assessing customer sentiment, and how these insights lead to clear communication.
This guide offers practical steps for integrating AI Auto QA into your business, enabling detailed data analysis and report generation. Ready to elevate your quality assurance strategies with AI? Tune in to find out how.
Discover exceptional, AI-driven contact center outsourcing with Expivia.
Visit expiviausa.com or message me in Linkedin at:
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Are you overwhelmed by the relentless push to overhaul your contact center with AI? Let's clear the air about the real impact of AI in this industry.
My recent talks reveal a surprising fact: many companies are not rushing into AI as believed. In reality, few have a detailed plan or have started implementation.
Join me in a practical journey as we create a roadmap for incorporating technology thoughtfully in your contact center.
Drawing from my latest engagements in Philadelphia and Miami, we'll focus on using what you already have efficiently and investing wisely, not hastily.
We advocate a thoughtful approach to innovation, ensuring you adopt AI at a manageable pace, suited to your business needs. This discussion is about building a strong foundation for growth, stepping into AI with confidence and a well-defined strategy for success.
Discover exceptional, AI-driven contact center outsourcing with Expivia.
Visit expiviausa.com or message me in Linkedin at:
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Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
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Tune into our latest ACG podcast episode, "Will Auto QA Platforms End the Era of Traditional CX Analytics?" where we dive into the world of customer experience analytics.
We’ll explore and compare the tools and techniques behind both Auto QA platforms and traditional analytics methods. This friendly chat is packed with insights about how each approach handles customer data and what makes them unique.
Join Tom as he unravels the complexities and discuss the future possibilities of integrating or balancing these technologies in the world of customer experience management. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about the latest trends, this episode is for you!
Discover exceptional, AI-driven contact center outsourcing with Expivia.
Visit expiviausa.com or message me in Linkedin at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
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Join Tom in this insightful podcast episode recorded at the HDI Philly event held at Princeton University.
Delve into groundbreaking strategies and cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to revolutionize your service desk operations. Drawing from his leadership at Expivia, where he expanded the team to over 600 professionals, and his innovative work at OttoQA, Tom shares advanced methods that enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction.
Explore the latest trends, tools, and best practices reshaping service desks across industries.
Whether you aim to optimize your current operations or completely transform your service approach, this episode offers expert advice and actionable insights to propel you to the forefront of industry excellence.
Discover exceptional, AI-driven contact center outsourcing with Expivia.
Visit expiviausa.com or message me in Linkedin at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geek
Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/
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