David Powers

CX RIOT RADIO

CX Riot Radio is a Blue Collar Customer Experience Podcast that analyzes life and customer service in this algorithmic dystopia we're living in. With a focus on the Trades and Contact Centers with healthy(??) twists of cyberpunk and rants. Rarely any guests, but if you wanna come on and yap, reach out to me on LinkedIn.

Author

David Powers

Category

Technology

Podcast website

linktr.ee

Latest episode

May 20, 2026

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Episodes

The Absolute Glory That is Repeat Customers 18.02.2022

Repeat customers are awesome. That's it. That's the episode. Have a good night! https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Hiring the Right Customer Service Agents 16.02.2022

Don't rush the process. Whatever you do, whatever situation you're in... DON'T RUSH THE PROCESS. From the interview on, we discuss how to spot and hire the best customer service reps for your business. Hint: It's not their experience. https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Generational Loyalty 11.02.2022

Regardless of industry, worldwide Customer Loyalty is going down, and the way it breaks down by generation is interesting to say the least. https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Weird Severance 09.02.2022

In this episode we talk about Peloton's weird severance package to the 2,800 people laid off, how funny the acronym for Customer/Employee Experience is, and some PPP stuff. All in a hyper-caffeinated state. https://linktr.ee/caffcx

The EX CX Cycle 04.02.2022

Good morning! Today we are going to have a brief talk on the EX/CX Cycle. What's that? I often use the equation ex=cx² or employee experience=customer experience squared.  The cycle is this: the employees take care of the customers, the customers take care of the business, the business takes care of the employees, and it repeats in a never ending circle of life. How is this done? Through a co...

It's Not Enough to Resolve Complaints 02.02.2022

https://linktr.ee/caffcx Customer complaints. When a customer complains. How do you handle them? Do you throw hush money at them ("Hey we'll refund this money if you remove this bad review") to make them go away? Or do you use them as opportunities to make your business better?  In my opinion, it's not enough to resolve a complaint. You have to restore the customer's confidence in the company...

5 Steps For Better CX 26.01.2022

Here are 5 things you can do to improve your CX. https://linktr.ee/caffcx

CX Book Recommendations 24.01.2022

Here's a list of books you should read right now. This instant. This very second. The Caffeinated CX LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx Share, Rate, Review 

Why Incentivizing AHT is Often Dumb 21.01.2022

Do you incentivize your call center agents' AHT (Average Handle Time)?  Why? Stop. Anyway... share, rate, review! The Caffeinated CX LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Call Center Culture and Leadership (or lack thereof) During a Crisis with Yergy from the Misery Machine!! 19.01.2022

The ACS Murders: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5RlC2z-L-I10l2H38K3y-vKNl5-ejLJ_ The Misery Machine on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misery-machine/id1486604765 ------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a very special episode for me, and I hope for you as well. Jess Yergin (Yergy) is an old, dear friend and here we talk about a couple of...

Improving CX in an Industry with a Bad Rep w/Daniel Mattar 17.01.2022

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PIP 14.01.2022

https://linktr.ee/caffcx PIP- Praise in Public. Shout out the awesome. 

Smash the Silos 12.01.2022

No one department sees the entire customer journey. Why? Why are there still silos? Let's blow them up... in Minecraft https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Respecting Customer Channels 10.01.2022

A Customer reaches out to you on a specific channel for a reason. Respect that.  https://linktr.ee/caffcx

The Golden Rule 07.01.2022

Practicing the CX Golden Rule https://linktr.ee/caffcx

CSAT is a BS Metric 30.12.2021

Don't track customer satisfaction. Satisfaction isn't enough. Track customer loyalty. https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Let's Review Your 2021 27.12.2021

Rate, Review, and Share!

CX RIOT RADIO (Trailer) 27.12.2021
Artificial Intelligence as a Buzzword 27.12.2021

The Google AI Video and it's consequences has been a disaster for the customer service industry. https://linktr.ee/caffcx Original Post: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/caffeinated-cx-newsletter-david-powers/

The Great Resignation BS 20.12.2021

https://linktr.ee/caffcx Like, comment, share, blah blah blah blah. 

This is About Me Giving Back 16.12.2021

Recorded from my hotel room during Customer Contact Week in Vegas, here is a short episode about how I'm doing this to give back to the industry I've been in for the last 23 years. From people just cutting their teeth in customer service or call centers, all the way up to the top. This whole thing is for you. I'm not here to sell anything to you, all the content on here is free for the taking. htt...

It All Matters 10.12.2021

https://linktr.ee/caffcx Drink a pot of coffee and race to the office to use the restroom. Talk CX.  Today we drill in that IT ALL MATTERS. From initial brand recognition until the customer dies.

AQ Ain't Just an Instance Anymore 03.12.2021

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The Most Important Aspect 26.11.2021

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Hyper-Caffeinated Leadership 1 22.11.2021

Books: Extreme Ownership One Minute Manager Leadership Strategy & Tactics The Effective Executive Tribes Google them for the answer ya schlub. Check out the Caffeinated LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

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