235: Five Strategies for Customer Experience Success in 2026

January 08, 2026 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss five essential customer experience strategies for 2026. They explore the concept of a customer service recession, the importance of hiring for service aptitude, the effectiveness of micro learning in training, the need to rethink customer feedback mechanisms, and the… Read Full Article

234: Mastering the Certainty Business

December 18, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss the concept of being in the ‘certainty business.’ They explore how uncertainty is a major source of anxiety for both customers and employees, and how organizations often neglect the human side of communication in favor of technical skills. John… Read Full Article

233: Your CX Questions Answered by the Authority John DiJulius

December 11, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary Your chance to ask John anything!  In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson asks John R. DiJulius III questions submitted by our listeners.  They discuss various aspects of improving customer service and employee engagement. They address the challenges of busy schedules, the importance of empathy, recognition, and training, and the… Read Full Article

232: Is the AI CX Broken?

December 04, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss the findings of a Wall Street Journal intelligence report on the impact of AI on customer experience. They explore the disconnect between AI’s potential and its actual implementation in businesses, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and human interaction… Read Full Article

231: Making Price Irrelevant

November 20, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution Podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss the concept of making price irrelevant through exceptional customer experiences. They explore how consistency in service, a zero-risk mindset, and equipping employees to articulate value can lead to customer loyalty and a competitive edge in the market. The conversation… Read Full Article

230: Price Myths Busted

November 13, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius discusses the common misconceptions surrounding pricing and customer retention. He emphasizes that many businesses misdiagnose their issues as pricing problems when, in fact, the root cause often lies in the customer experience. Through various examples and case studies, John illustrates the importance of… Read Full Article

229: The Answer is Yes

November 06, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss the importance of fostering a ‘yes’ culture in customer service. They explore how the word ‘no’ can negatively impact customer interactions and emphasize the need for employees to focus on what they can do to assist customers. Through engaging… Read Full Article

228: How Consulting Can Transform Your CX

October 30, 2025 | By: Dave Murray

Summary: In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and Dave Murray discuss the critical importance of customer experience consulting across various industries. They explore how systems and structures can enhance customer interactions, the significance of internal communication, and the need for organizations to recognize their role in the customer experience. The… Read Full Article

227: Culture Obsessed with Ricky Arriola of Inktel

October 23, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

What it takes to build a culture that is obsessed with delivering a world-class experience Summary: Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius speaks withRicky Arriola, the founder and CEO of Inktel Holdings Corp, one of the country’s leading customer experience and business process outsourcing firms. Inktel provides outsourced customer experience solutions to Fortune 500companies, government agencies,… Read Full Article

226: Would You Sever Your Work Life From Your Personal Life?

October 16, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Severing Work and Personal Life Summary: In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, Denise Thompson and John R. DiJulius III discuss the alarming trend of employees, particularly Gen Z, wanting to sever their work and personal lives. They explore the implications of this disconnect, the role of workplace culture in mental health, and… Read Full Article