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Date Published
Author
Kate Sugrue
Word count
609
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

You're a runner training platform that aims to make running easy, enjoyable, and effective for all. The most valuable thing you've learned from working in customer service is the importance of being kind to everyone, regardless of their role or experience. You believe that great customer service can be summed up in just three words: "Tell your friends." Your AI sidekick would be WALL-E, a robot known for its kindness, friendliness, and supportiveness. To go above and beyond for your customers, you share personal running routes with them, often visiting their hometowns to discover hidden gems. You identify most with the term "customer experience" because it encapsulates the end-to-end experience of your customers and shows CX as a value-add rather than a cost. Your advice to peers in the customer service industry is to bring their team along on the journey when making big decisions, ensuring everyone is informed and bought into the process. You've had some terrible customer experiences, but one that stands out was being left stranded at an airport with no support from an airline. Despite this, your customers often express gratitude for your app's impact on their lives, which makes you feel honored to do what you do.