Customer Success Playbook S3 E40 - Shep Hyken - Why "Fine" is a Four-Letter Word in Customer Experience
The Customer Success Playbook · 2025-04-07 · 7 min
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Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a masterclass in customer service strategy with the legendary Shep Hyken. In this milestone episode of the Customer Success Playbook podcast, Shep breaks down key takeaways from his newly released "2025 State of Customer Service and CX" report. Discover why being merely "fine" won't cut it anymore, how consistency trumps heroics, and the one word that defines customer loyalty. Detailed Analysis: In this lively and enlightening conversation, Kevin Metzger and Roman Trebon sit down with renowned speaker and author Shep Hyken to unpack the shifting expectations shaping the future of customer service. Shep's insights challenge the outdated belief that "satisfactory" is good enough. Spoiler alert: it's not. According to his report, 27% of customers say they'll start looking elsewhere if a company only delivers a satisfactory experience. In his words, "Fine is the F-bomb of customer experience." But what does it take to rise above "fine"? Shep doesn’t just point to grand gestures; instead, he emphasizes the power of small, consistent actions.