The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.

In this exciting episode, we catch up with the insightful Eric Mystery, who returns to share his journey into AI transformation at Zapier. Eric, a longtime expert in customer education and deeply entrenched in AI's evolution, now combines these passions to bridge the gap between AI aspiration and real-world implementation for Zapier customers and internal teams. We dive deep into why masterin...

Prompt Used for today's show: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDG3DKfYpLKwJOU8OKYA0-MWk22yMsIk4q2u2Rt6_FA/edit?usp=sharing Link to the app we vibe coded: https://poll-spark-stream.lovable.app Ready to dive into the future of digital tool creation? This week, we're not just talking about vibe coding – we're doing it LIVE!  Join me as we explore how this transformative approach is...

Ever felt like you're constantly playing catch-up in customer experience? What if you had an AI assistant working proactively for you, around the clock? In this episode we dive deep into the game-changing potential of agentic AI, specifically highlighting the new scheduling feature within Claude Cowork. Until recently, true agentic AI was largely reserved for technical experts. But with Claud...

Download your CS Claude Plugins: store.digitalcustomersuccess.com In this episode, Alex dives into a massive shift happening right now in the AI landscape: the move from ChatGPT to Claude. It's a conversation you won't want to miss if you're navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI tools in your CX and CS roles. Alex shares why Claude is gaining significant traction, particularly...

In this episode, we tackle the ago-old question in digital customer success: how do you gracefully transition customers from ahigh-touch, one-on-one CSM relationship to a scalable self-serve digital motion? It's a critical challenge as businesses grow and seek to optimize valuable CSM time. We dive deep into why segmentation needs to go beyond just Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), exploring ad...

Today I’m joined by Stephanie Blair , Founder of Know & Flourish ( https://knowandflourish.com/ ), for a practical conversation on digital career growth in Customer Success. We dig into how to build a career identity (not just a title), why experimentation matters, and how to expand your lane without burning out. You’ll hear a real-world example from my team of turning a scrappy spreadsheet in...

Welcome to episode 100! I’m joined by Chuck Ganapathi , Gainsight’s new CEO, for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about where customer success is headed and what leaders should do right now. We start with Chuck’s career through four platform eras: mainframe to client/server to cloud to AI - and how those shifts shape strategy. He shares the little-known origin story of “Customer Success” at Sal...

In Episode 99, I do something a little different: I take you behind the scenes as I use ChatGPT in voice mode to design a real automation from start to finish. The goal? Build an internal chatbot for product and engineering that’s trained on CX call transcripts stored in Gong , so teams can ask targeted questions (“What’s frustrating customers in Module X?”) and get instant, concise answers with d...

In this episode, we dig into a shift I think is non-negotiable in today’s AI-first world: you must become the director , not the doer. Inspired by Dan Martell’s framework, we explore how AI should handle the execution — while you define the outcome, set constraints, and bring the human edge. I introduce the three pillars that separate average from exceptional direction: Vision, Taste & Care ....

After a short hiatus, Alex is back—and he’s bringing some big energy and even bigger ideas to the Digital Customer Success podcast. In this solo episode, he shares a deeply personal and practical reflection on how we can create magical, human moments in our digital programs—at scale. Inspired by Will Guidara’s book Unreasonable Hospitality, Alex explores what it means to go beyond the expected, wh...

Digital CS consultant Holly Goodliffe joins the Digital CX podcast to share her journey from the nonprofit world to tech leadership and discuss the evolving role of digital CS in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. She and Alex explore how simplifying digital engagement, deploying timely CTAs, and adopting a Scrum mindset can empower teams to drive smarter, scalable customer experiences. Chapt...

Justin Neal, a digital customer success expert with a long pedigree in operations, joins the show to break down the fundamentals of digital CS, the power of operational alignment, and how teams can drive impact with limited resources. He and Alex discuss starting small with automation, the key to a successful first 30 days in CS, and standout examples of digital excellence in action. Chapters: 00:...

Are you leveraging customer feedback for growth and improvement? In this episode of the Digital CX Podcast, we explore how to transform customer feedback into actionable insights. We discuss the importance of responding to written feedback, especially in the realm of NPS surveys, where qualitative insights can reveal more than numeric scores ever could.  Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Responding...

In the spirit of showing our work - I figured I'd take this solo episode as an opportunity to walk you through a renewal flow I've been working on with the team! We also talk about my recent appearance on The Daily Standup where we talk about overcomplicating digital CS.  Lastly, I'd love for you to submit your own work for a mini show-and-tell where you come on to talk about the gr...

Talia Root and Brent Hildebrand from Fullstory join the Digital CX podcast to discuss the evolving role of digital customer experience, from in-app engagement to balancing scale with personalization. They share insights on measuring success, prioritizing product development, and the key skills that make a great program manager in the digital landscape. Chapters: 00:03 - Intro 04:18 - Talia’s journ...

David Wachs , founder and CEO of Handwritten , joins the show to discuss how automated handwritten notes can create meaningful customer connections at scale. He and Alex explore the power of personalized outreach, the role of robotics in writing thank-you notes, and how businesses can use this approach to surprise, delight, and build stronger relationships with their customers. Chapters: 00:00 - W...

In this solo episode of the podcast, I address some recent questions I've gotten specifically about A.I. in CS. A few tangents are included as per usual: Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - When is your program ready for A.I.? 04:10 - Data readiness for installing A.I. 08:14 - Using AI for content generation  11:05 - Staying current or getting up to speed on A.I.  13:25 - Ticket deflection with A...

Customer Success Summit in Austin on February 11th & 12th: https://events.customersuccesscollective.com/location/austin This is an episode of " MondAI CS ", a new podcast by our CS friend Michael Forney that we recorded last week. I felt that the content would be fantastic to post here as well. This episode delves into the intersection of AI and customer success, discussing how techn...

Dillon Young , founder of Lifetime Value Media , RETURNS to the show to discuss building a media company, the evolving role of the word "digital" in customer success and what it takes to win in this job market. He and Alex explore actionable strategies for creating empathetic customer experiences, leveraging digital tools to drive value, and the importance of authentic networking in care...

Ed Powers , Principal Consultant at Service Excellence Partners, discusses in depth the measurable impact of digital customer success on revenue retention and long-term loyalty. He and Alex discuss lessons from B2C industries, the importance of viewing the full customer journey, and how companies can embrace constant innovation to scale effectively while avoiding common mistakes in digital CX stra...

To participate in Irwin's research project, go to https://repetitos.com/research . The first 20 respondents will get a free one-hour session with Irwin! Irwin Hipsman , Founder at Repetitos , chats with Alex about the importance of data hygiene and how tracking customer movement impacts digital customer success initiatives. The two discuss the challenges of maintaining accurate account health...

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Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/23MrFuVuMmg In this episode, I give you an "over-the-shoulder" peek into using Google's NotebookLM to produce next week's podcast episode! That is perhaps the most surprising feature of this amazing free tool. Besides that, it's great at summarizing documents or web pages for easy consumption and can be a great resource for...

Alison Barrett , Head of Scaled Customer Success at Airtable, shares her journey from consulting at Deloitte to shaping scalable customer success strategies at fast-growing tech companies like Slack and Mixpanel. She and Alex discuss the power of ambassador programs, AI use cases in CS, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration in building impactful customer education ecosystems. Chapte...

Marley Wagner , a seasoned expert in marketing and customer success, joins the podcast to explore the intersection of digital customer success and cross-functional collaboration. She and Alex discuss strategies for leveraging automation, transforming QBRs, and reimagining customer engagement through data-driven digital programs, all while highlighting the critical link between marketing and CS in...