Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, NYT and WSJ Best-Selling Author, World-Renowned Expert in Customer Service & Customer Experience

Missouri, USA

Shep Hyken Biography

Keynote speaker and customer service expert, Shep Hyken delivers high-energy, content rich and entertaining speeches – creating a memorable presentation with actionable ideas for an audience. All of his content focuses on customer service topics such as loyalty, internal service, company culture and more.

Recognized as a top thought leader and businessman world-wide in customer service and experience, he currently serves as Chief Amazement Officer (CAO) of Shepard Presentations. His company produces “The Customer Focus,” a customer service training program available both on-site and online. (Learn more at https://www.TheCustomerFocus.com)

Hyken has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, with over 10 published books, and was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall-of-Fame for lifetime achievement in the professional speaking industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/20/2025.

Shep Hyken Speaking Topics

  • How to Create an Amazing Customer Experience

    Our customers are smarter than ever before. They no longer compare us to a direct competitor, but instead to the best customer experience they have ever had from anyone in any company. The customer service and CX bar have been raised. Now, more than ever, we must deliver an amazing customer experience that sets us apart from our competitors. In this fast-paced and informative presentation, Shep shares strategies and tactics that the best organizations use to differentiate themselves from their competitors and create fierce customer loyalty. He will pull the best content from his books and articles most appropriate for your audience. This could include simple, common-sense strategies to create a customer-focused culture and more! The audience will walk away with ideas they can put to use almost immediately.

  • The Convenience Revolution

    How easy are you to do business with? Whether you know it or not, your customers compare you to the easiest companies to do business with, such as Amazon, Apple, and others. They set the benchmark when it comes to an easy and friction-free experience. A convenient customer experience could be what differentiates you from your competition. When all else is equal (your products and service), the company that offers an easier—as in more convenient—experience will win. Shep reveals the six Convenience Principles that will give you a competitive edge. It’s time to join the revolution—the Convenience Revolution!

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Shep Hyken Videos

Do You Trust Your Customers?

Do You Trust Your Customers?

Deliver Outstanding Customer Service - Shep Hyken - Customer Service & Business Keynote Speaker. Gold Stars Speakers Bureau.

Customer Service to Create Customer Loyalty with Shep Hyken

Customer Service to Create Customer Loyalty with Shep Hyken

Have your Customers Say "I'll Be Back" with Shep HykenImproving customer service is a vital part of growing any business.

The Convenience Revolution, Interview with Shep Hyken - YouTube

The Convenience Revolution, Interview with Shep Hyken - YouTube

New York Times bestselling author Shep Hyken discusses his new book, The Convenience Revolution. Shep explains how convenience can ...

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  • What topics does Shep Hyken speak about?

    Shep Hyken is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Celebrity, Customer Experience, Family & Parenting, Hospitality, Host & Emcee, Inspirational, Leadership, Magician, Marketing, Motivational, Performing Arts, Sales
  • Where does Shep Hyken travel from?

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Shep Hyken is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Create an Amazing Customer Experience, The Convenience Revolution, Creating An Amazing Customer Experience in Scary Times and Be Amazing or Go Home. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shep Hyken for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Shep Hyken generally travels from MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Horst Schulze, Jeanne Bliss, Dan Gingiss, Doug Lipp and Will Guidara. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shep Hyken for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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