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.

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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.

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In this episode we welcome Michael Hinshaw into the studio to talk about customer centricity and 

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- 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/

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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.

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- Start by prioritizing your employee experience

- Cultivate customer understanding

- Align with customer needs

- Ensure a robust feedback mechanism to measure and gauge impact

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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.

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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.

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- 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 and recognizing customer preferences.

- Great automation can help you win during your peak periods by serving customers more quickly.

- Cognitive AI will be a game changer to help supplement contact center agents and serve customers more effectively than generative AI.

Get in touch with Peter Voss:  https://aigo.ai/

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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.

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In this episodes we share some observations from Key West Florida hospitality and how to select the very best CX leader for your business.

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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 must be a great communicator and skilled at bringing people together.

- Look for leaders who can connect data to insights to actions.

- Have the presence to be the voice of the customer and employee in every room they enter.

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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.

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In this episodes we talk about pattern of management how you can inspire your team to deliver amazing customer experiences each day.

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Consider how you run your shifts and care for your team:

- Pattern of management is an intentional approach to leading your shifts and your business

- You can drive attention to detail that builds customer trust

- Being present with your team drives engagement through coaching and recognition

- Your presence sets a tone for expectations and excellence

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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.

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In this episodes we welcome Dave Norton of Stone Mantel into the studio.  

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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 aligned with customers' preferred ways of getting things done.
- In the hospitality business we are about building loyalty through maximizing customers time and money (and often time is more valuable).

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Reach Dave at:  https://www.stonemantel.co/

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.

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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.  

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- Employee experience begins with the hiring process, orientation, and onboarding.
- Intentionally leading with empathy will help you lead your team the way they want to be led.
- Communicate in a way the informs withour overwhelming.
- Understanding the different generations in the workplace will help you lead them better.
- Create welcoming and inclusive environments will help attract and retain top talent.

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

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.

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In this episode, I welcome Nikola Mrkšić from PolyAi into the studio to discuss artificial intelligence (A.I.) in contact centers.

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- 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 center operations can improve customer satisfaction and NPS.
- Effective contact centers are not costs, but investments in your business growth.
- The best AI is conversational in nature and has been given the right information to make the most of various use cases.

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

Nikola's Website:  https://poly.ai/
Email:  nikola@poly.ai

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.

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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.

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- Prioritize people and the basics of front line hospitality, consistency, and trust
- Analyze your customer journey to reduce friction and prioritize your omnichannel experience
- Utilize A.I. and predictive analystics to deliver hyper-personalized experiences
- Deepen relationships in your community through local participation, sustainability, and good works

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

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.

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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 to fill corporate real estate with inviting, innovative, and magnetizing offers

- The future of real estate might include several floors of different offerings, such as micro universities, hotels, office space, coworking, and entertainment locations

- The best workspaces will inspire teams to wan to come to the office and create a sense of community and casual collisions

Reach out to Simon Elliot:  Hello@4xiconsulting.com

Navigating the Future of Corporate Real Estate: A Pathway to Revival:  https://www.4xiconsulting.com/post/navigating-the-future-of-corporate-real-estate-a-pathway-to-revival

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

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.

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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.

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- Keep a close eye on how often you are asking for donations or tips from your customers - balance that so that don't feel manipulated

- Keep your customer experience top of mind with personalized moments, steamlined shopping processes 

- Ensure your team feels cared for by prioritizing recognition, supporting wellness, and creating opportunities to learn and grow throughout the year

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

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.

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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.

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- How you treat your team is how they will treat customers

- The history of Labor Day has been all about appreciating and celebrating the contributions of the workforce.

- There are opportunities everyday to connect with your team and make them feel welcomed and included.

- Lean into communication, professional development, and recognition to drive employee engagement and retention

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.

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In this episode, we welcome Kat Kennan into the studio to talk about strengths based, trauma informed, and inclusive marketing for today's consumers.

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- Empathy driven understanding can improve both customer experience and marketing success by uncovering perceptions

- Use the 3 Rs:  Radical empathy, Radical Vulnerability, Radical Authetic Investment

- Trauma informed marketing is about embracing the human experience - most of us have experienced some form of trauma (such as the pandemic)

- This understanding of our customers as individuals helps us ensure we communicate in meaningful and inclusive ways (and solve their problems)

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

Learn more about Kat at:  https://www.radicalcustomerexperience.com/

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.

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In this episode I share 5 strategies for effective team and customer communication - and the benefits you can expect if you execute properly and consistently.  

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- Prioritize active listening with both your customers and your team

- Personalize your communication style to the moment and the person

- Allow for easy ways to share feedback from both customers and employees with you and your company

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

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.

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In this episode we discuss 5 leadership lessons from Halloween.  I know this week is a bit tougue in cheek, but give it a listen, you just might learn something fun to make you a better leader.

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- Halloween is about transformation, so embrace change and adapt

- Halloween corn mazes and escape rooms rely on communication, and so does your team

- The best horror movies have heroes who solve problems, so teach your team to be great problem solvers

- Trick or treaters are masters of teamwork, so learn from them and bring the idea of supporting each other to the team

- Much as party-goers wear many different costumes on Halloween, leaders must wear many hats to inspire their teams

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

Learn more about Jonathon at:  https://www.emergeagency.com/

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.

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In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Hensley into the studio from Emerge, a digital product consulting firm.

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- CX is the cumulative effect of the interactions we have with a brand

- Building a common language with stakeholders helps ensure you stay on the same page

- Product roadmaps ensure alignment and shared priorities across the organization

- This is your week to own Customer Experience and springboard into delivering amazing hospitality for your guests well into the future.

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to invest in my latest virtual hospitality program.

Learn more about Jonathon at:  https://www.emergeagency.com/

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.

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In this episode, we talk about upcoming Customer Service Week and CX Day.

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- Customer Service Week is the first full week of October by presidential procolmation.

- CX Day is on October 3rd

- Good CX delivers better outcomes for customes, clients, and employees

- This is your week to own Customer Experience and springboard into delivering amazing hospitality for your guests well into the future.

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to find my exclusive course on Customer Experience and Leadership.

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:

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In this episode, we talk about quality and how to protect it in your business.  

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- We discuss 3 businesses who are testing new CX strateies in the marketplace

- Quality takes an intentional approach to ensure daily execution.  This is fueled by front line employees and their leaders.

- 5 steps to maintaing quality in your business

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to find my exclusive course on Customer Experience and Leadership.

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we welcome James Saliba into the studio to discuss leadeship and Customer + Employee Experience.

- When establishing your CX strategy, you have to understand your customers and what they need

- Leadership strategy is a bridge.  You must know where you are and where you are trying to go to plot a course.

- Giving your team a safe place to fail can help employees learn and understand how to move forward
 

It's time for the great service comeback!  Visit http://6canons.com/ to find my exclusive course on Customer Experience and Leadership.

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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.

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In this episode, I talk about customer journey mapping and making things easy for your customers.  This is vital to retain customers as the economy cools and customers make purchasing decisions to deal with inflation.

• - You must look at the customer journey from their point of view
  
   
• - Look at the key touchpoints and ensure that you remove friction from each service moment
  
   
• - Ensure you involve key stakeholders within your organization in the journey mapping process
  
  

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I talk about my journey through the healthcare space.  Here are some of my takeaways from my two weeks in the hospital from a PX perspective. 

- Cross communication is an important, and lacking piece, of the healthcare market
 

- From a patient perspective, the amazing empathy from nurses, dining services, and patient transport made all the difference in my recovery
 

- Prioritize the privacy and dignity of patients at all turns

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

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In this episode, I discuss Independence Day and what we can all learn as leaders from the example of our Founding Fathers.

• Vision
   
• Courage
   
• Collaboration
  
  
• Effective Communication
  
  
• Embracing Change

It's time for the great service comeback!

Book time to chat with Tony Johnson:  https://calendly.com/thetonyjohnson/15-minute-strategy-and-consultation

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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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 continue to improve the chatbot experience and is a key way to use this tool in a real world way

- Generative AI will help your customers solve their own problems more quickly

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.

To Contact Shanif: Shanif@locusive.com or at https://www.locusive.com/

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In this episode, we welcome Lisa J. Smith of Smith Co. into the studio to talk about B2B sales.

• Great leaders not only inspire, but they have your back when things get tough
   
• Great sales leaders build diverse, independent thinking teams
   
• Great sales leaders help their clients arrive at the right decisions together
  
  
• You are likely not a commodity, so make sure you are framing your value
  
  

It's time for the great service comeback!

Learn More Here:  https://www.smithcous.com/

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.

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In this episode, we share our gratitude for those who served and sacrified this Memorial Day.  Thank you.

Here are some lessons we can learn from Memorial Day:

• Great leaders lead with integrity, honesty, and transparency
   
• Effective leaders prioritize the experiences of their teams and their customers
   
• Innovative leaders have the courage to try new things and get organziational buy in

It's time for the great service comeback!

Ready to chat?  Book time with Tony here:  https://calendly.com/thetonyjohnson/15-minute-strategy-and-consultation

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I discuss the power of technology to drive superior customer experiences.

• Technology must fit together to create an omnichannel experience
  
  
• Great technology enables employees to focus on higher value tasks with guests
  
  
• Technology also allows customers to self-serve with reduced friction

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we talk about using customer experience as a differentiator in your market to grow your sales

• Take a step back and look at your customer journey to find friction points you can smooth out
  
• Ensure your employee training enables and empowers your team
  
  
• Listen to your customers through surveys to find out what they want and then take action

It's time for THE GREAT SERVICE COMEBACK!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we talk about the power of empathy and understanding to build relationships and drive personalization.  This is key to employee and cusomter experiences.

• Empathy is about understanding, not agreement
  
  
• When you look at things from other's perspective, it helps you undersatnd their needs and wants
  
  
• You can develop your empathy by focusing on active listening and understanding your own emotions (devleoping your EQ)

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we invite Steve DiGioia into the studio to talk CX. 

-  Leadership isn't about position, it's about influence and impact

-  Be specific with your recognition

-  Make sure that you work to train and empower your new managers


It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I talk about how great employee experience is the catalyst for great customer experience.

- Focus on your leadership behaviors and the traits you model

- Ensure robust communication, including preshift huddles

- Take the time to get to know your team beyond the daily work

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode we talk about delivering personalized experiences that feel "just for them" to your clients, customers, guests, and consumers.

• Loyalty apps are re-evaluating the amount of engagement needed from guests to earn milestones and freebies
  
  
  
• Brands like Netflix, Starbucks, Ritz Carlton, and Amazon find ways to personalize service each day
  
  
  
• Create customer avatars or personae to understand your customer base and what matters to them
  
  
  
• Train your team to recognize the various customer types and take action to serve them in a personalized and friendly ways

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we welcome Barbara Boden and Ann McNally into the studio to talk about data, insights, vendor relationships, and moving from insights to action.  They have also created a new tool called Criterion, which is a membership driven platform to find information on questions leaders have about their business and specific topics.

- The best organizations use data to make decisions and prioritize resources.

- Work with your contract partners to connect your cultures in a meaningful way.

- Just getting the data isn't enough - share the information widely to harness the brainpower of your organization.

- Don't let data rot in a desk drawer, you must take action on what you learn to improve your business.

- In times of uncertainty, data keeps the focus where it matters most.

Links From The Show:

https://www.4xi360.com/criterion

annmcnally@4xiconsulting.com

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I we welcome Janyelle Milton, founder of J Marie Premium Sneakers, into the studio.

1. Keep the customer lines of communication open
   
   
2. Focus on building relationships with your customers and clients
   
   
3. Keep an insane focus on quality and craftsmanship - and stick with your vision

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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Check Out Janyelle's Information:  https://www.jmariepremiumsneakers.com/

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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 culture of continuous feedback and improvement

- Stay competitive with compensation and pay

- Create flexible work environments

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.

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In this episode, I discuss the future of chat most notably the new ChatGPT conversational language model.

- ChatGPT is extremely user friendly and easy to use

-  Great AI allows employees to focus on higher value tasks

- AI and chatbots are a part of a holistic omnichannel experience where everything fits together neatly.

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I welcome Brandi Olson into the studio.  We talk about experience, work, and her latest book Real Flow.

- How to work hard, with ease - the idea of flow

- How to do less, but with intention

- Well being and high performance are critical to success

It's time for the great service comeback!

Learn more about Brandi at:  https://realworkdone.com/

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I talk about the key employee experience trends for 2023.  If you want to recruit, retain, and develop a world class team follow these key moves:

- Ensure you are competitive with wage relative to your market

- Ensure flexibility however you can with hours, schedule, and remote work

- Communicate with intentionality and transparency

- Focus on developing your team every day, even if for just a few minutes

Learn more here:  https://www.igniteyourservice.com/post/why-celebrate-your-team

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I talk about the trends you need to prioritize going into 2023 when it comes to Customer Experience (CX).  

- Prioritize your Employee Experience (EX)

- You will need to demonstrate ROI for your Customer Experience (CX) efforts

- Your customers demand even more personalized experiences

- Digital Experiences (DX) will matter more than ever before

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, I talk about the classic tale A Christmas Carol and how you can apply the lessons of christmas past, present, and future to improve your overall customer experience and grow your business.

- What can you learn from your customers and their commentary?

- Where are you now and what matters most going into the future (to your customers and employees)?

- What does the future look like based on the lessons you've learned and the feedback you've received from your guests and your team?

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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In this episode, we welcome Gustavo Razzetti into the studio to discuss creating a Fearless Culture where people can do the best work of their lives.  Great work leads to happier people, both employees and customers.

- Great CX is about understanding the right amount of "touch" to give - not too much and not too little

- Culture is about behaviors and leaders must model those behaviors

- Flexibility is key to employee satisfaction and creating a great workplace environment

Learn more about Gustavo at https://www.fearlessculture.design/

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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In this episode, I talk about gratitude and moving on from excuses in the new year.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

- This is an amazing time to show gratitude to your customers, employees, and your family

- Small gestures, like giving away a turkey, still have value when coupled with a robsut recognition program

- As we move into new year, dump the excuses about why something can't be done and embrace the spirit of possibilities

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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In this episode, I talk about the 3 principles to creating a customer focused culture. 

- Great companies reduce gap between expectations and realty when it comes to customer service

- You can create raving fans by adding value and connections with customers before and after the sale

- When you deliver on your promise consistently and honestly, you will build trust with your customers

- Minimize pain to your employees so they pass that ease along to customers

Learn more about Jason at https://www.jasonsbradshaw.com/

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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This week I share what I learned about price, value, and buying preferences from Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights.

- They are transparent about pricing and what you get for each level

- They compare each level and make it easy to understand what you are purchasing

- They live up to their commitments and deliver (mostly) on their promise for the RIP Experience.

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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

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In this episode, I share a bit about the current state of customer service in the market, particularly with Disney here in Central Florida.  I also share my proven method of service recovery and issue resolution.

- Listen and Empathize with your customers when there is a probelm

- Empathize and Aplogize or Acknoledge the problem

- Resolve the issue and Notify leadership so that the solution is scaled and the issue is not repeated

It's time for the great service comeback!

https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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

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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 questions at the right time.

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.

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In this episode, I share my 10 Customer Service Rules.  Keep these in mind as you develop your CX strategies and programs.  

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

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In this episode, I talk about how to use the Experience Standards to ensure your business grows during the recession.

- Use Customer Experience (CX) as a differentiator

- Keep quality and value in mind as you set prices and offer services

- As you collect feedback, make sure your customers know how you are using their comments to improve service for them

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we invite Jess Podgajny into the studio to talk about employee engagement and company brand.

- Personalization is key both in customer and employee experience

- Teams want to feel like what they do each day contributes and has meaning

- Empathetic leadership is key to listening and understanding employee needs, which will drive retention

- Culture is a combination of values and behaviors that create your employer brand to attract great talent

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It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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

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In this episode, we talk about quiet quitting, the great resignation, and employee ghosting - and what to do about it.

- Employees are pushing back on the idea of doing the work of 3 people and going above and beyond every moment of the day

- Employee retention begins with communicating expectations and performance

- Creating a culture through great training and recognition will help you cultivate employee advocacy and loyalty

- Great employee engagement drives superior business and service outcomes

It's time for the great service comeback!

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.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

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

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

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

Music: http://www.bensound.com