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

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

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

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

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