Customer Bliss

JULY 6, 2017

The theory goes like this: it’s a time of hyper-competition, so you need the best people. Why not get the best people and then match them to the work? HR still hires the same way it mostly always has, and silos make our brains comfortable. What does that mean for CX? Silos and CX. So what do you do?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Four CX Pillars. Shep Hyken interviews Adrian Brady-Cesana, author of The Four CX Pillars to Grow Your Business Now: The Customer Experience Manager Playbook , and host of The CXChronicles Podcast. They discuss the four CX pillars: team, tools, process, and feedback. How does CX fit with the rest of the organization?

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 25, 2022

As Vasili Triant , Chief Operating Officer of UJet , explained on a recent podcast, many go-to-market activities can help in this effort. Triant thinks the best way to define proactive customer experience is to describe how a company reaches out to solve a problem before the customer contacts them. Defining Proactive.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Steve Bederman on the Call Center Chronicles Podcast. Steve is joining the Call Center Chronicles Podcast to talk about technology as a byproduct, women and technology in leadership roles and tech for the people. Steve Bederman: We had an epiphany, recently. And it’s an epiphany, because we didn’t plan it.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 28, 2022

On a recent podcast, one of our listeners contacted us with a Business Pickle with which he wanted our help. In another podcast, we discussed Fernando’s problem regarding distinguishing a commodity from the others in the field. Peter Harvey is in a Business-to-Business (B2B) organization.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Beyond Philosophy won an award named one of the Best Management Consultancy Firms in the UK, by the Financial Times (FT). This bonus episode podcast explores how you can take your idea and turn it into an Financial Times Award-Winning consultancy, too. This was voted on by clients and peers, we couldn’t be more honored or proud.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 16, 2022

As you might know, my podcast does an “I’m in a Pickle” feature where business people send in their business problems with customer strategy for our consult. My podcast partner recalls working at a grocery store and seeing a suggestion box on the wall that he was pretty sure no one had a key to anymore.

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Customer Bliss

MARCH 28, 2018

The CX leaders who have been guests on my podcast, always stress the importance of maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to advance the work. Hire stunning and diverse colleagues that have aligned values, motivations, and skillsets. What do You Know Now That You Wish You Knew Then?

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 24, 2021

The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. I have used it to help organizations that hire us to improve their Customer Experiences to build their teams. A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. Please tell us how we are doing!

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Customer Bliss

JANUARY 4, 2019

Today’s podcast is the last replay featuring “best of” content from 2018. Thank you all for your support and for taking the time to listen to these podcasts. I’ve got a lot of great interviews coming up that I can’t wait to share with you! Be Strategic and Operational When Preparing for Change.

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Kustomer

MAY 12, 2022

In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Irene Griffin , to discuss building better customer relationships through an empathy-driven support model. To learn how Irene has built an incredible customer support playbook, listen to the podcast below. A Playbook for Empathetic CX.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 13, 2021

We discussed this topic of outsourcing on a recent podcast , where my co-host shared a story about his friend who ordered a trampoline. Since assembling things was not in her or her husband’s skill set, they hired the trampoline vendor’s installation option. Today, we will examine whether this is a good idea or not.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 15, 2019

Today we share some important considerations for establishing your customer service culture as well as the best practices of the leading customer service organizations. We spoke with Marilyn Suttle, a conference speaker, and three-time best-selling author and coach, on a recent podcast.

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Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The theory goes like this: it’s a time of hyper-competition, so you need the best people. Why not get the best people and then match them to the work? HR still hires the same way it mostly always has, and silos make our brains comfortable. What does that mean for CX? When silos dampen consistency, then it’s a CX problem.

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Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As a business leader, do you think about how your approach to hiring impacts your organization and customer experience? In today’s podcast episode, I’m revisiting conversations with two previous guests, Mary Winfield , VP of Customer Experience and Trust at Lyft , and Carolyne Matseshe-Crawford , Head of Fan Experience at Fanatics.

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Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In order to drive your CX work, you and your CCO have to be on the same page. As Aurelia Pollet, VP of Customer Experience at Exemplis shared with me on the podcast , these values need to guide day-to-day decisions. Know Your Audience and How to Best Meet Their Needs. Determine What Type of CCO You Report To or Want To Be.

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Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

While many of us are taking some much-needed downtime this week, I want to thank all of you for listening to the podcast. ” Eric’s positive and welcoming experience with the Hertz team is a testament to the fact that hiring the right people is such a critical part of your business. .”

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

We discussed Negativity Bias on a recent podcast. Last year, we doubled the number of downloads for our Podcast, The Intuitive Customer , and I didn’t think it was that good; I wanted them tripled! Today, I’m talking about why that is, and it comes down to two words that describe our instinctive behavior: Negativity Bias.

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Vonage

JULY 27, 2017

The theory goes like this: it’s a time of hyper-competition, so you need the best people. Why not get the best people and then match them to the work? HR still hires the same way it mostly always has, and silos make our brains comfortable. What does that mean for CX? Silos and CX. It doesn’t have to be true.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 1, 2019

In our most recent episode of our podcast, we talked about how you get the frontline teams to embrace the philosophy behind your Customer Experience program and deliver it. However, in the best circumstances, I estimate that only around 20 percent of your people have this level of emotional intelligence. Let me explain.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Danilo Pozo from Cisco to learn about lifecycle management and being the customer’s number one supporter. Taking the Journey with Your Customers. Global Talent is Key to Entering Different Markets.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The best organizations spend plenty of time considering how to deliver exceptional experiences. The very best organizations then act upon those ideas quickly and with vigor. Share the best with the employees who made it a great experience! Bookmark this blog and subscribe to the Crack The Customer Code podcast !

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. The Role of AI in CX.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by Brad Birnbaum , CEO of Kustomer, to learn about how companies can win with their customers in this new space. To learn more about Brad’s vision for future customer success, listen to the full podcast below.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 28, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Carrie Lemelin to learn the secrets to delivering exceptional customer service in a post-COVID world. Learn how Carrie leads her business by listening to the podcast below. Why Outsourcing Can Be Beneficial.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen uncovers the secrets to establishing employee and customer engagement with expert Suzzanna Rowold. Listen to the podcast below to discover how Suzzanna transforms CX teams to excellence. That’s expensive.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

And you’re probably spending a decent amount of money at those places. If, for example, you’re a member of Nordstrom’s loyalty program, Nordy Club, you’re among a group of customers who are likely to spend three to five times more than non-members, and are consequently driving two-thirds of Nordstrom’s sales. But it’s more than that.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Beyond Philosophy won an award named one of the Best Management Consultancy Firms in the UK, by the Financial Times (FT). This bonus episode podcast explores how you can take your idea and turn it into an Financial Times Award-Winning consultancy, too. This was voted on by clients and peers, we couldn’t be more honored or proud.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen meets with Randall King from Conduent to teach new CX leaders how to navigate large-scale transformation. Tune in to the full podcast to learn more. Emerging Opportunities in CX. Managing for Results.

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Playvox

APRIL 25, 2023

This staying power means that those in charge of delivering customer experience (CX) need to rethink how they deliver remote training. You invest heavily in hiring agents who will deliver great CX, so similar time and investment should go into training. Here are five winning strategies. Step one is to make a plan.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by CX expert, Justin Robbins. Justin’s the Chief Evangelist at CX Effect and has many years of experience working with customers, starting at an early age. Put the Customer at the Center.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 18, 2022

In the book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , Susan Cain makes the case that the world values extroverts but that introverts also have strengths that people should not overlook. Furthermore, Cain thinks introverted personalities also have much to offer the world. Of course, many teachers are, too.

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Kustomer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Scott Tran from Support Driven to understand creating a sense of community during challenging times. Learn how Scott brings a bit of normalcy to employers and employees alike by listening to the podcast below.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 18, 2020

Business leaders of today have to understand the technology of tomorrow. Specifically, one would be wise to understand what AI is, how it works, and what problems it can solve for your business. The goal is to mimic the human mind. By taking stimuli from an external environment, called inputs, machines try to predict the outcome.

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Kayako

JANUARY 12, 2017

There’s been a lot of development around the customer support world this past year with more blogs, conferences, podcasts and consultancies popping up everywhere. There’s been a lot of development around the customer support world this past year with more blogs, conferences, podcasts and consultancies popping up everywhere.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 9, 2020

My daughter was concerned about COVID-19 risks if she hired someone to fix it, but she also didn’t want people to let themselves into the house through the broken window either. So, it would be best if you asked the question a different way. Before we get into that, I have a story to give you some background on why I did this.

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Lithium

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Assess your CX management maturity and determine what steps to take next. Learn the three pillars, nine business capabilities, and 19 activities needed to successfully deliver a CX initiative. Losing and hiring frontline customer care agents can cost more than a few lost customers. Becoming a Leader of Organizational Change.

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