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\nOne solution: make sure teams have the right tech. With app-free visual support software, agents can efficiently diagnose customer concerns at scale. The result: faster problem-solving, fewer truck rolls, and happier customers \u2013\u00a0all of which save companies money. Here, I\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n
#1: Cut Your Cost Per Call via Faster Problem-Solving<\/strong><\/p>\n Many agents know how tough it can be to solve customer problems over the phone. Here\u2019s an all-too-familiar scenario:<\/p>\n Calls like these don\u2019t generate more revenue \u2013\u00a0they take time away from other customers. And as agents handle higher call volumes, that time investment becomes costly.<\/p>\n With app-free video support tools, agents can slash their time to resolution. Here\u2019s how the tech works:<\/p>\n Visual support software helps agents get eyes on the problem so they can quickly identify solutions. There\u2019s another benefit, too: something I call \u201cvisual empathy.\u201d<\/p>\n When agents and customers can see each other face to face, they can connect with each other on a human level. That connection fosters frictionless collaboration. Agents can solve issues faster and help more customers. This offsets your per-call expenses \u2013 a big boost to your company\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n #2: Limit Unessential Spending with Fewer Truck Rolls<\/strong><\/p>\n When calls start to drag on, many agents play things safe and order an in-person tech dispatch. The problem: each truck roll comes with hidden costs.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say an agent can\u2019t resolve a customer\u2019s microwave issue on the first call. They send out a tech for in-person servicing \u2013 about an hour commute round-trip. After testing some solutions, the tech opts for a full microwave replacement to keep the customer happy.<\/p>\n The company pays for something at every stage: fuel, vehicle wear and tear, and a zero-profit replacement product. At scale, these costs add up.<\/p>\n With app-free visual support tools, agents can solve more problems in one call. This way, you only pay for essential truck rolls \u2013 and save on unnecessary dispatches.<\/p>\n #3: Spend Less on New Customers with Better Customer Loyalty<\/strong><\/p>\n Audio calls don\u2019t just hurt agent\u2019s efficiency \u2013\u00a0they tank customer satisfaction, too.<\/p>\n In many cases, the customer\u2019s problem just isn\u2019t coming through. The agent keeps asking to clarify. The customer keeps re-explaining things. And the longer the call drags on, the more frustrated the customer gets.<\/p>\n But in-person dispatches don\u2019t always help. Customers often wind up in limbo, waiting days or weeks for a resolution. By that time, their entire experience has soured.<\/p>\n After a bad support experience, customers may choose a different company altogether. You lose a revenue source \u2013\u00a0and have to spend big on customer acquisition.<\/p>\n Here, app-free visual support tech can help. Because video-enabled agents solve problems faster, they can satisfy more customers and preserve your revenue base.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, after each video call, a knowledge library can capture the resolution step after each video call. Then, an AI engine can recommend this solution the next time a customer calls a support agent.<\/p>\n The result: a valuable support experience that keeps customers happy and loyal while keeping support teams upskilled, efficient, and knowledgeable.<\/p>\n Stay Competitive with the Right Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n The trend of costlier, higher-volume calls isn\u2019t going away. McKinsey\u2019s customer care report found that 58 percent of leaders expect even more calls by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why improving the customer care experience remains care leaders\u2019 top priority. The right tech investments can help. With visual support tools, AI assistance, and AR capabilities, companies can satisfy customer needs at scale. This way, they\u2019ll stay competitive in the long run.<\/p>\n\n
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Rama Sreenivasan is cofounder and CEO at