How to Use Customer Feedback to Transform Your Business  

Shep Hyken interviews Michael Podolsky, CEO and сo-founder of PissedConsumer.com. He talks about the importance of addressing customer reviews, proactive customer service, and how businesses can learn from their competitors' complaints to improve customer experience and brand reputation. 

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

Top Takeaways:   

• Customer reviews are essential for both consumers and businesses. They serve as a platform for consumers to express their opinions about their experiences with a company's product or service. By leaving reviews, customers can also help other potential customers make informed decisions. Meanwhile, companies can use this customer feedback to improve their services and resolve any issues customers face. 

• Many of today's consumers do not trust leaving a review on the company's website.  This skepticism comes from a fear that companies may delete negative reviews to maintain a pristine image. As a result, consumers often turn to third-party review platforms to ensure that their feedback is seen and heard. 

• A proactive approach in customer service means anticipating problems before they arise and addressing potential issues that customers may face. Businesses can benefit enormously by studying reviews and complaints directed at their competitors. By foreseeing these issues and finding solutions in advance, businesses can prevent customer dissatisfaction and minor issues from escalating. 

• Not all reviews will be positive, and it's crucial for businesses to effectively handle negative reviews. Responding promptly and with empathy to criticism shows customers that the company values their feedback and is committed to improvement. Businesses often turn dissatisfied customers into loyal advocates by resolving their issues promptly and efficiently. A well-handled negative review can sometimes enhance a company's reputation more than a positive review. 

• Discrepancies between what a product or service promises and what it delivers can lead to customer dissatisfaction. Ensuring that marketing messages, sales pitches, and delivered services align is important in setting customer expectations, helps avoid misunderstandings, and ensures a smoother customer experience.  

• Plus, Shep and Michael share their stories of when they had to contact the CEO directly to provide feedback and get their problems resolved. Tune in! 

Quote:  

"An upset consumer (leaving a negative review) wants other customers not to suffer the same fate."  

About:   

Michael Podolsky is the CEO and сo-founder of PissedConsumer.com, a review and reputation management platform. He is an expert in customer service and leadership and advocates for consumers' free speech rights. 

Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.

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