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Jesse Short

After spending a few years working as a support agent, Jesse made the switch to writing full-time. He is a Help Scout alum, where he worked to help improve the agent and customer experience.

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Delivering Great Customer Service in Banking and Finance
Customer Service
Delivering Great Customer Service in Banking and Finance
Is Agile Right for Customer Support Teams?
Customer Service
Is Agile Right for Customer Support Teams?
Customer Service
The 10 Best 100% Free Help Desk Ticketing Systems for 2025
Customer Service
What's The Best Free Live Chat Software? 8 Top Options
Understanding AI Ticket Routing: Benefits and Challenges
Customer Service
Understanding AI Ticket Routing: Benefits and Challenges
Customer Service
The 9 Best Social Media Customer Service Software (2025)
Encouraging Empathy in Customer Service Teams
Customer Service
Encouraging Empathy in Customer Service Teams
9 Customer Experience KPIs to Track for Better Business Outcomes
Customer Service
9 Customer Experience KPIs to Track for Better Business Outcomes
15 Service Desk Software Options Every IT Team Should Consider
Customer Service
15 Service Desk Software Options Every IT Team Should Consider
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