177: Developing Coaches Who Get Results: Key Trends in Modern Leadership Training

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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In this episode of the Customer Service Academy Podcast, we explore the evolving world of leadership development and the critical traits every modern leader needs to succeed—empathy, adaptability, continuous learning, time management, and effective employee engagement.

The workplace is changing—and so are the skills leaders need to thrive.

We break down how top organizations like Microsoft, Google, and Disney are transforming their leadership training programs and why soft skills are taking center stage. You’ll also get practical, ready-to-use tips for teaching empathy, coaching adaptability, building a growth mindset, and improving how leaders manage their time and recognize their teams.

You’ll Learn:

Why emotional intelligence is now a core leadership competency
How to create a team of leaders who are great coaches
What great companies are doing to build resilient, agile leaders
How to help managers manage time and prioritize like pros
Simple ways to improve communication and boost recognition
How to inpsire continuous learning and a growth mindset

Links & Resources:

📌 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-johnson-ccxp/

📌 Book hospitality training for your team today: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/summits

📌 Get the Insights Report: https://issuu.com/simonelliot4xi/docs/customer_experience_cx_insights_report_2024

Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team.

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

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177: Developing Coaches Who Get Results: Key Trends in Modern Leadership Training

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published about a year ago

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The workplace is changing—and so are the skills leaders need to thrive.

You’ll Learn:

Why emotional intelligence is now a core leadership competency
How to create a team of leaders who are great coaches
What great companies are doing to build resilient, agile leaders
How to help managers manage time and prioritize like pros
Simple ways to improve communication and boost recognition
How to inpsire continuous learning and a growth mindset

Links & Resources:

📌 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-johnson-ccxp/

📌 Book hospitality training for your team today: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/summits

📌 Get the Insights Report: https://issuu.com/simonelliot4xi/docs/customer_experience_cx_insights_report_2024

Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team.

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

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178: Hospitality That Makes Sun 'n Fun Soar With Gene Conrad 42:03

14 days ago42:03

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In this high-flying episode, we sit down with Gene Conrad, President and CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence and Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland Florida. Sun 'n Fun is one of the largest aviation events in the country and welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually. Key Takeaways: ✈️ Safety First – Safety is the primary focus for the airshow, and should be for your business as well. 👥 People Over Planes – The aircraft might draw a crowd, but it’s the human connection that creates return guests. 🏘️ Build Community – How Sun 'n Fun creates a sense of belonging that drives long-term success. 💪 Perfect Effort – Gene’s powerful philosophy: it’s not about being perfect, it's about putting in perfect effort. 📋 Debrief and Do Something – Why post-event reviews matter only when action follows based on what you learn. Whether you're in the sky or on the ground, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, culture, and delivering remarkable experiences. Subscribe, review, and share this episode to help more leaders bring passion and purpose to their organizations. Links & Resources: 📌 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-johnson-ccxp/ 📌 Book hospitality training for your team today: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/summits 📌 Learn more about Sun 'n Fun: https://flysnf.org/ 📌 Learn more about the Aerospace Center for Excellence: https://aceedu.org/ Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/…

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177: Developing Coaches Who Get Results: Key Trends in Modern Leadership Training 21:10

5 weeks ago21:10

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In this episode of the Customer Service Academy Podcast , we explore the evolving world of leadership development and the critical traits every modern leader needs to succeed—empathy, adaptability, continuous learning, time management, and effective employee engagement. The workplace is changing—and so are the skills leaders need to thrive. We break down how top organizations like Microsoft, Google, and Disney are transforming their leadership training programs and why soft skills are taking center stage. You’ll also get practical, ready-to-use tips for teaching empathy, coaching adaptability, building a growth mindset, and improving how leaders manage their time and recognize their teams. You’ll Learn: Why emotional intelligence is now a core leadership competency How to create a team of leaders who are great coaches What great companies are doing to build resilient, agile leaders How to help managers manage time and prioritize like pros Simple ways to improve communication and boost recognition How to inpsire continuous learning and a growth mindset Links & Resources: 📌 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-johnson-ccxp/ 📌 Book hospitality training for your team today: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/summits 📌 Get the Insights Report: https://issuu.com/simonelliot4xi/docs/customer_experience_cx_insights_report_2024 Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/…

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176: Crafting Memory Making, Loyalty Building Theme Park Experiences 25:43

10 weeks ago25:43

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In this episode of Customer Service Academy, we take a deep dive into the evolving world of theme parks, desitnations, and attractions—and how you can ensure you are delivering loyalty-building experiences for yoru guests. As customer expectations continue to change and evolve, theme parks, resorts, and destinations must innovate to remain competitive. Whether you are running a mega theme park, local attraction, or even a community fair, you will find tips in here to help you build your sales, customer loyalty, and overall experience. We will discuss: ✔️ The five tiers of theme park experiences—Value, Everyday, Elevated, Premium, and Luxury. ✔️ The core experience principles every park must master: Safety, Hospitality, Quality, Simplicity, and Community. ✔️ Top 10 guest expectations in theme parks and how to exceed them. ✔️ How parks are using gamification, interactivity, and immersive experiences to create emotional connections. ✔️ The best special events and seasonal experiences that drive attendance and loyalty. ✔️ How different generations engage with theme parks—from Silent Generation nostalgia to Gen Alpha’s digital-first approach. ✔️ Cutting-edge strategies to reduce wait times and enhance the in-queue experience. 💡 Whether you're a global destination or a regional park looking to compete, this episode is packed with practical insights and CX principles that can help you elevate guest experience and build lasting brand advocacy. Links & Resources: 📌 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-johnson-ccxp/ 📌 Book hospitality training for your team today: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/training Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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175: Supercharge Your Business with AI-Driven Customer Service 29:31

12 weeks ago29:31

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AI and hyper-personalization are revolutionizing customer experience (CX) in 2025. Customers expect more than just good service—they demand tailored, predictive, and frictionless interactions across every touchpoint. This will help you grow your business, improve your results, and retain your customers. So, how can businesses keep up? In this episode of Customer Service Academy , we will chat about: 🔹 How AI is reshaping customer service and employee experience (EX) 🔹 The shift from mass personalization to real-time, individualized interactions 🔹 Why predictive engagement is the key to customer loyalty 🔹 AI-driven chatbots, voice assistants, and automation in CX 🔹 Actionable ways businesses can implement AI + personalization today 🔹 Real-world examples from Spotify and Starbucks 🔹 Balancing the human connection with AI tools Businesses that leverage AI for deeper customer connections will lead the future of CX. Are you ready? Listen now! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to stay ahead in customer service, CX, and leadership trends. Download the 4xi 2024 CX Insights Report Here: https://www.4xiconsulting.com/cxinsightsreport2024 Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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174: Meeting People Where They Are to Drive Influence With Jesse Hernandez 24:20

14 weeks ago24:20

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This week we welcome Jesse Hernandez into the studio. Jesse has experience as a leader in the construction space, where he learned to meet people where they are in their journey and inspire teams through intentional communication and listening. - Customer Experience is about consistent quality. - Great leaders are great listeners. - Practicing vulnerability can deepen connections with your team. - Stop solving problems for your team and help them solve problems themselves through critical thinking. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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173: Stop Making It Hard for Customers: 7 Steps Simplify Your Service 31:46

16 weeks ago31:46

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2025 if the year of simplification, and customers want brands who are easy to work with, deliver on commitments, and personalize their experiences. Stop making it so hard for customers to do business with you - in this episode we talk about 7 ways to make things easier for customers. - Empower your employees to solve problems - Deliver seamless omnichannel experiences - Simplify your processes and eliminate silly policies Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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172: Your Actionable Blueprint for Customer Experience and Employee Engagement Success in 2025 26:01

19 weeks ago26:01

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As 2025 approaches, it is a great time to look back on what happened in customer experience and employee experience in 2024 - and discuss what we can learn from it. 2025 will be a year of continuuing evolution and changing marketplaces. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? - This past year the news was dominated by stories about Crowdstrike, Return to Office Mandates, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). - Hyper personalization will continue to drive consumer and customer satisfaction. - Employees are looking for empathetic leadership and opportunities to learn and grow. - We are welcoming a new generation in Generation Beta in 2025. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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171: Building a People-Centric Internal Culture With Chase Jordan 42:34

20 weeks ago42:34

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In this episode we invite Chase Jordan in the studio to discuss leadership, customer experience, and employee engagement. Chase brings a wealth of knowledge as a CXO and franchise owner that he shared with us during this conversation. - Ease of use is the most important tactical action you can take to improve customer experience. - Internal communication is crucial to keeping everyone on the same page and busting silos. - Sharing and collaboration with the team builds loyalty and advocacy. - Have a plan to help employees when they need assistance with tragedies. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Learn More About Chase: https://funnewbook.com/ and https://freenewquiz.com/ Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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170: Gratitude Through the Lens of Generational Cohorts 21:38

23 weeks ago21:38

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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 engaging them in personalized ways can build loyalty. - Drive overall success and loyalty through gratitude and recognition. - Every generation values different things from their leaders and their brands. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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169: The Holiday Hospitality Handbook (10 Tips to Elevate Customer Service This Season) 27:55

25 weeks ago27:55

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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 simplicity to deliver frictionless experiences during this stressful time of year. - Keep personalization in mind to deliver a premium approach to service this holiday season. - Prepare your team to solve problems and anticipate customer needs through training and empowerment. - Keep employee engagement, recognition, and experience in mind all season long to take great care of your team. Visit https://thetonyjohnson.teachable.com/ to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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168: Improving Government Customer Service With Chase Oliver, Libertarian Presidential Candidate 21:23

27 weeks ago21:23

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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 agreed to an interview. Note: Any candidate who would like to come on our show and discuss improving customer service in government is welcome. - Improving government customer service begins with transparency and streamlining processes. - Streamlining and improving processes for Veterans Affairs (VA) is a great example of how a government program could be improved. - Removing antiquated processes and updating technology is a key way to improve service to customers accessing government services. - Creating better training systems will impove service and ensure the best employees are retained and challenged to do better each day. Learn More About Chase Oliver: https://votechaseoliver.com/ or info@votechaseoliver.com Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/…

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167: Balancing Customer Experience and Loss Prevention With Russ Hawkins 31:02

29 weeks ago31:02

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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 organizations can lead to decision making with a customer focus - Loyalty programs can lead to improved customer service and decreased theft in your business as you cultivate relationships - Create a culture where stealing is looked down upon and you are selecting people with integrity to joine your team (and be sure you are paying a competitive wage) Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Reach out to Russ: rhawkins@agilenceinc.com and https://www.agilenceinc.com/ Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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166: How CX Day and Customer Service Week Will Help You Grow Your Sales 26:05

32 weeks ago26:05

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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. - Creating a CX strategy and customer service program that creates easy experiences for customers and eliminates hassles - Using these events as a springboard into the future to prioritize customer experience as a growth engine for the whole year. Visit https://www.igniteyourservice.com/6canons to invest in yourself and your team. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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165: Creating a Customer Centric Culture With Michael Hinshaw 24:08

34 weeks ago24:08

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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 customers - Virtual learning is not enough on its own - it takes a combination of in person and virtual learning to drive success. It must also be applicable to their job and the information they need to be successful. Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence. Reach out to Michael: https://www.mcorpcx.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhinshaw/ Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTonyJohnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igniteyourservice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/ Music: http://www.bensound.com…

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164: 10 Employee Engagement + Retention Tips From Labor Day 20:47

36 weeks ago20:47