Customer Service Academy

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to show gratitude - and when you can personalize by generation, you will find a resonance that drives success from your team and with your customers. In this episode we will talk about how to show gratitude to each generation when they are customers and when they are employees.   - Think about how each generation likes to be recognized. - Consider how engag...

The holiday season is here. Is your business ready? In this episode we talk about 10 tips + 1 bonus tip to deliver for your customers this holiday season. From Black Friday through New Year you have an opportunity to remove hassles for your guests and build ongoing loyalty to your brand. - Now is the time to prepare and train your team for the upcoming business increase. - Focus on speed and simpl...

In this episode we are proud to welcome Chase Oliver into the studio. Mr. Oliver is the Libertarian candidate for president and on the ballot in 47 states. This interview is shared unedited and in its entirety. We did extend invitations to all major party presidential candidates and all candidates on the ballot in Polk County, Florida. As of the time of this interview recording, only Mr. Oliver ag...

In this episode we welcome Russ Hawkins into the studio to talk about digital customer experienes, loss prevention, and using modern data analytics to drive revenue.  Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - Great customer experiences inspires loyalty, advocacy, and referrals for new customers - Demoncratizing access to data and analytics within orga...

CX Day is coming up on October 1st and Customer Service Week is October 7th - 11th. These days are so important to ensuring that you can improve your service and grow your sales.  - CX Day is all about the strategy and the ROI on your customer experience investments and programs. - Customer Service Week is more tactical and empahsizes those on the front line who are the face of the oganization. -...

In this episode we welcome Michael Hinshaw into the studio to talk about customer centricity and  Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - You must be able to communicate what customer centricity means to your team so everyone is on the same page - Moving to a customer centric culture requires customer understanding and acting on what you hear from c...

In this episode we share 10 tips to engage and retain your team. This Labor Day is a great opportunity to put employees at the center of yoru thinking to drive customer experience and business results. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - How you treat your team is how they will treat customers - The history of Labor Day has been all about apprec...

In this episode we welcome Shanif Dhanani to discuss enabling contact centers and the power of generative AI to improve the customer experience. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - The best customer experiences are easy and reliable. - Hire people for your customer success roles and contact centers who have a high degree of empathy - AI will con...

In this episode I share 5 strategies to create a culture of employee engagement and retention. When you create a greate environment for your team, it makes them want to stay longer and give more discretionary effort. And you will grow your sales. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - Employee engagement is more than just job satisfaction - Build a...

In this episode we welcome Aaron Tighe into the studio to talk about customer experience and building a best-in-world experience Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - Great customer experience is about connection. - Empathetic and active listening will help you uncover unmet customer needs. - Learn more about your customers by asking the right que...

In this episode we talk about crafting premium customer experiences within this volotile and competive marketplace. This will create a loyal customer base to grow your sales. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - Let's talk about the current state of customer experience - What are the current struggles in delivering loyalty-driving customer experi...

In this episode we welcome Jessica Embree from Tulip Marketing into the studio to talk about customer centricity, understanding your customers, and marketing solutions to help your customers thrive. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team.   - Start by listening to your customers and establishing robust communication - Look beyond demographics and focus...

In this episode we discuss the importance of taking your vacation and time off to drive business and personal results.  I also share 8 tips to improve your customer service through key hospitality insights. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team.   - Prioritize your team training and experience - Focus on pesonalizing experiences for your customers - Lean i...

In this episode we invite Christy Cook into the studio to discuss sustainability and ESG (environmenal, social, and governance).  It is all about ensuring you deliver great experiences as well as make a positive impact in your community.   Visit https://www.4xi360.com/truenorth to learn how you can win better, retain better business.   EPISODE NOTES: - Customer experience begins with an intentiona...

In this episode we will discuss 5 strategies to create a culture of customer centricity in your organization.  In other words, let's keep customers at the center of everything we do. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team.   - Start by prioritizing your employee experience - Cultivate customer understanding - Align with customer needs - Ensure a robust feed...

In this episodes we invite Peter Voss from Aigo.ai into the studio to talk about Artificial Intelligence and how it can reduce friction for customers and consumers. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in your sales team.   - Don't let the rulebook get in the way of creating great customer experiences. - Hyper pesonalization is a key way to build loyalty by customizing experiences...

In this episodes we share some observations from Key West Florida hospitality and how to select the very best CX leader for your business. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in your sales team.   When you are hiring your CX leader: - Hire someone with a stong CX background, experience in operations, but they don't need to have specific knowledge of your particular market. - They...

In this episodes we talk about pattern of management how you can inspire your team to deliver amazing customer experiences each day. Visit  https://ignite-your-customer-service-master-class.teachable.com/p/six-canons-of-customer-service to invest in your sales team.   Consider how you run your shifts and care for your team: - Pattern of management is an intentional approach to leading your shifts...

In this episodes we welcome Dave Norton of Stone Mantel into the studio.   Visit https://www.4xi360.com/truenorth to invest in your sales team. Key points from Dave: - Great customer experience makes me feel like my time with your business was well spent. - Leaders teach employees how to behave every day. - Employee engagement is the key to growing customer experiences. - We need to ensure we are...

Teams will reflect how they are treated back onto their teams.  Take the time to lead with a sense of empathy and enthusiasm and you will find they deliver higher quality experiences for guests, customers, and consumers.   Visit https://www.4xi360.com/truenorth to invest in your sales team.   - Employee experience begins with the hiring process, orientation, and onboarding. - Intentionally leading...

In this episode, I welcome Nikola Mrkšić from PolyAi into the studio to discuss artificial intelligence (A.I.) in contact centers. Visit http://6canons.com to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.   - Great AI helps you foget you're speaking to machine because it is about helping the customer. - Contact centers continue to grow and bring value to organizations. - Great AI and contact ce...

In this episode, I talk about the trends you need to prioritize going into 2024 when it comes to Customer Experience (CX).  It's time to close out 2023 and talk about the trends you need to know for the new year to grow your business. Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.   - Prioritize people and the basics of front line hospitality, consistency, and trust...

In this episode, we welcome Simon Elliot of 4xi Global Consulting to talk about the future of real estate and employee experience.  How can organizations create environments where employees want to be and utilize their space most effectively. - Employee are looking for reasons to return to the workplace and employers must find ways to magentize the workplace - Mixed use spaces have the potential t...

In this episode, I talk about thriving through the holiday season - excelling in customer experience and employee engagement.  This will help you grow your sales and your reputation. Invest in my 5-star rated course on Customer Experience and Leadership:  http://6canons.com/   - Keep a close eye on how often you are asking for donations or tips from your customers - balance that so that don't feel...

In this episode, we welcome Kat Kennan into the studio to talk about strengths based, trauma informed, and inclusive marketing for today's consumers. Invest in my exclusive course on Customer Experience and Leadership:  http://6canons.com/   - Empathy driven understanding can improve both customer experience and marketing success by uncovering perceptions - Use the 3 Rs:  Radical empathy, Radical...