240: 7,000 Locations, One World Class Culture: Dave Mortensen on Franchising the Right Way

February 12, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary of How to scale a world class culture in your franchise: Want to know how to franchise a business and maintain world-class culture across thousands of locations? Discover the exact franchise growth strategies that took Anytime Fitness from a single 24-hour gym concept to the #1 fitness franchise in the world—with over 4,000 employees… Read Full Article

The 10 Commandments: Your Complete Operating System for World-Class Customer Experience

February 10, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

How leading brands like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Nestlé use this proven methodology to eliminate inconsistency, reduce customer churn, and build cultures competitors can’t copy. You’ve read the books. Attended the conferences. Highlighted the best practices. Your team is nodding along in agreement. But six months later, nothing has actually changed. Your customer experience is still… Read Full Article

239: Earned Sales Growth (ESG): How to Measure Customer Experience ROI and Reduce Marketing Costs by 50%

February 05, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary of How to Measure ROI of  Your CX and Reduce Marketing Costs How do you measure your CX ROI? Are your rising customer acquisition costs eating into profits while your NPS surveys gather dust? Discover Earned Sales Growth (ESG)—the game-changing customer experience metric that tracks how much revenue comes from customers you’ve earned through… Read Full Article

Building True Customer Loyalty: The Power of Small Gestures

February 02, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

How world-class companies create lasting customer loyalty through intentional details, not expensive reward programs—featuring proven strategies from Ritz-Carlton, Starbucks, and hospitality leaders. Your competitor just launched a flashy new loyalty program. Points, tiers, exclusive perks. Your leadership team is nervous. Should you match it? Go bigger? Offer deeper discounts? Here’s what most leaders miss: The… Read Full Article

238: Frontline Magic: How to Create Daily WOW Moments

January 29, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary: Want your frontline employees to consistently deliver wow moments—not just when they feel like it? Discover the proven DiJulius Group methodology that transforms random acts of kindness into designed, trained, and repeatable customer experiences that build emotional connection and loyalty at scale. In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, customer experience expert… Read Full Article

237: How Small Actions Build Loyalty And Create Lifetime Customers

January 22, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode, Denise Thompson and John R. DiJulius III discuss the essence of customer loyalty, emphasizing that true loyalty is built through small, intentional actions rather than large gestures. They explore the importance of service aptitude, consistency, and personal connections in creating a loyal customer base. The conversation highlights various strategies for enhancing… Read Full Article

The Advantage No One Can Copy: Making Service Your Ultimate Differentiator

January 20, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

How to build a customer experience strategy that creates competitive advantage through systems competitors can’t duplicate—featuring proven frameworks from companies like Starbucks, KeyBank, and Domino’s. You’ve seen it happen. A competitor launches a new app feature on Monday. By Friday, three others have rolled out something similar. Someone drops their prices, and suddenly everyone’s in… Read Full Article

Why You Want to Train Your Employees to Surprise & Delight Your Customers

January 19, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Opportunity to Differentiate According to a Gallup Survey, 49% of Americans say customer service has gotten worse in the last year. Only 6% say it has improved. *CSRevolution Podcast Episode 236: How Can I Make Customer Experience A True Competitive Advantage In 2026? This Week’s Customer Experience Microlearning Watch and share this amazing 1-minute service… Read Full Article

236: How can I make customer experience a true competitive advantage in 2026?

January 15, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this conversation, Denise Thompson and John R. DiJulius III explore the critical elements of customer experience that can provide a competitive advantage in today’s relationship economy. They discuss the importance of creating emotional connections with customers, building systems that reduce risk, and developing a signature brand experience that is memorable and unique. The… Read Full Article

How to Make Your Customers Feel Like Your #1 Priority

January 12, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

An Above & Beyond Story that Literally Saved a Customer’s Life Check out this incredible story of a Florida chef searching for his loyal customer who hadn’t been in. *Related – 5 Customer Experience Strategies For 2026 This Week’s Customer Experience Microlearning Have your team answer these three questions to focus on building a consistent,… Read Full Article