The Customer Service Revolution Podcast

Customer service, done right, can be your company’s single, biggest, competitive advantage. Join Customer Service Authority and best-selling author, John DiJulius, as he interviews leaders who are revolutionizing their industries. Scroll down to see our most recent episodes.

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174: How to Create a Customer Service Revolution in Policing with Sandy D’Elosua Vastola

How to Create a Customer Service Revolution in Policing   Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius talks with Sandy D’Elosua Vastola, CX project lead for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. She was instrumental in helping Charlotte PD creating a cx revolution in law enforcement which is now being copied by police departments throughout...
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172: HR Like A Boss

HR Like a Boss     Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius sits down with John Bernatovicz who is an entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker, HR advocate, and author of HR like a Boss.   Learn How John Bernatovicz got into the HR world How he defines HR Why he wrote HR...
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171: Becoming a Freak

Have you ever been accused of becoming a freak?  Maybe you should be flattered...   Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius sits down with David Rendall, an author, leadership expert, speaker, podcaster, husband, father of three girls, ultramarathon and Ironman athlete, and the highest-rated speaker at the 2023 Customer Service Revolution...
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170: Leading Gen Z’s

Is it possible to connect and lead GenZ's the same way you have commanded other generations? In this episode, Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius talks with Brian Polian.  After 25 years of coaching football at the highest levels at such places as Notre Dame, LSU, Stanford, and Texas A&M, Brian...
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169: Leaving a Leadership Legacy

Can you revolutionize your leadership legacy while navigating through crises and unprecedented challenges? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, join us as we explore this question with leadership experts John DiJulius and Dave Murray. They share insights on how visionary impact extends beyond organizational boundaries, inspiring employees to...
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168: Integrating AI and Human Expertise

Discover how AI is reshaping customer support and transforming business operations with Eric Vermillion, CEO of Helpshift. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Eric walks us through Helpshift's evolution from a Bay Area startup to a key player in the gaming industry, highlighting how AI is revolutionizing contact...
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167: Building and Developing Great Leaders

Could your company's high turnover rates directly result from poor leadership? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, explore the startling reality that 82% of managers are considered “accidental managers”—individuals with job function expertise but lacking crucial leadership skills. We unpack the extraordinary impact on organizations, leading to workforce...
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166: Tearing Down Silos by Building Collaboration Across Departments

On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, uncover the secrets to building a thriving internal culture with John DiJulius and Dave Murray. Learn how breaking down organizational silos can transform your workplace into a cohesive, efficient powerhouse. Using real-world examples from Intermountain Healthcare, we'll show you how effective leadership...
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165: The Closer

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform your e-commerce platform into a customer satisfaction powerhouse? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we explore a compelling case study that reveals how one client drastically improved their customer service landscape and employee morale by addressing critical service defects...
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164: Creating an Employee Experience That Retains Them

What if creating an exceptional employee experience could transform your company and drastically reduce turnover? In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John DiJulius and Dave Murray uncover the key strategies that make a workplace irresistible. From nurturing a culture of gratitude and training the whole person to helping...
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163: Creating a New Employee Onboarding Experience

What if the secret to retaining top talent is how you welcome them? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, join John as he reveals the strategies to make your employee onboarding process efficient, memorable, and engaging. Drawing wisdom from Joey Coleman's “Never Lose an Employee Again” and Dan...
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162: ACHIEVING CUSTOMER AMAZEMENT Study

Can frontline employees truly revolutionize customer service? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we uncover the insights shared by shuttle bus drivers in a unique focus group, revealing the crucial role of those on the frontlines in gathering and acting on customer feedback. John DiJulius, Chief Revolution Officer...
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161: Improve CX in Contact Centers with Technology

Can AI revolutionize customer service? In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John sits down with Joel Sylvester, partner and Chief Client Officer at Five Star Call Centers, to explore how AI and machine learning are transforming the customer care landscape. Joel reveals how integrating advanced technologies can enhance...
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160: Creating a Recruitment Experience

Can the way you treat job candidates transform your organization's success? In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John DiJulius and Dave Murray unpack The Employee Experience Revolution, emphasizing how a remarkable recruitment experience can set your company apart. Discover why it's imperative to treat candidates as valued customers...
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159: Build Your Desired Future and Live a Life Full of Purpose

Have you ever wondered how feedback from shuttle bus drivers can revolutionize customer service? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John chats with Jason Yarusi, private fund manager and founder of the Live 100 program, as he shares his unconventional path from the hustle of bars and restaurants...
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158: Interviewing for Customer Service Rockstars

Have you ever met someone whose mere presence lights up the room? That's the kind of person Dave Murray and John believe can revolutionize the customer experience. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, join us as we dive into the essence of the “Employee Experience Revolution” and how...
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157: Cutting-Edge AI Trends and How to Apply Them to Your Customer Experience

Can you imagine a brand so powerful that its customer service makes it indispensable? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting and author of “Make Your Brand Legendary,” joins John to inspect the shifts in customer service and employee experience. We tackle the...
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156: The Famous Way

Growing up in the shadow of a family business feels like living within the pages of history, every turn a new chapter waiting to be written. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, that’s the energy Brian Blaushild, president of Famous Supply, brings as he recounts the story of...
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155: Presentation Skills to Get Ahead in the Corporate World

Revolutionize your customer interactions and presentation skills on a path to service excellence. Picture a world where artificial intelligence redefines our potential and empowers customer service agents. In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we reveal how AI liberates and uplifts the spirit of service, turning every customer interaction...
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154: Time to Have Some Insights

There’s a future where captivating presentations and innovative branding strategies set your business apart. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John and guest Chris Kocek, CEO of Gallant Branding, share the secrets to delivering presentations that will engage your team and ignite a shared vision that eclipses price...
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153: Improving Customer Service Reps Productivity Through AI with Juan Jaysingh

Is your company's watchful AI eye crossing the line into employee privacy? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John tackles this contentious debate head-on, sharing his astonishment at the corporate practice of monitoring employee communications through artificial intelligence. Guest Juan Jaysingh, the brains behind Zingtree, shares the role...
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152: The Power of Purpose

Uncover the future of customer service as we explore the power of AI, where technology meets empathy head-on. John and his colleague Dave Murray take you through the emerging “collaborative AI” world, redefining traditional customer interactions and the emotional bonds they forge. From tackling empathy fatigue to considering AI as...
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151: Welcome to the Employee Experience Revolution

If you’ve ever felt like your work environment was stifling your potential, that's the spark that ignited a revolution—one that John’s co-author, Dave Murray, and John explore in today’s episode of The Customer Service Revolution. We unravel the threads that bind employee happiness and business success. The workplace is changing...
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150: How to Achieve More than Just Customer Satisfaction: Become the Brand Customers Cannot Live Without

Have you ever walked into a store and felt like just another face in the crowd? This episode of The Customer Service Revolution delves into research from Drexel University that underlines the consumer's desire for authentic interactions in an increasingly automated retail world. John shares a pivotal moment for Starbucks...
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149: What is Your Competitive Advantage?

Want the secrets to standing out in a crowded market and captivating your customers? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, get ready to change your business as guest Jaynie Smith analyzes the stark reality that many CEOs are in the dark about their competitive edge. John’s conversation with...
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148: Find Out What Dating and Customer Service Have in Common

Uncover the secrets to fostering unbeatable customer service and leadership skills with Lakshmi Rengarajan, a dating industry researcher. This episode of The Customer Service Revolution explores the surprising similarities between dating and professional relationship-building. Discover how mastering connections is about finding love and inspiring teams, retaining employees, and revolutionizing customer...
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147: Stop the Shift Show

Unleash the full potential of your customer service team and lead your business to new heights with Scott Greenberg, the acclaimed author, and former Edible Arrangements franchisee, as he shares his playbook for excellence in leadership. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, prepare to change your understanding of...
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146: No Dreams Left Behind

When a child's future seems etched by adversity, the power of a dream can be revolutionary. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, JKatie Eichenauer of Believe in Dreams joins John. We unwrap the emotions of transforming childhood trauma into triumph. Their discussion ventures into the stories of children...
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145: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage

Imagine the shock when we discover that the quiet powerhouse of customer retention could eclipse the flash of traditional advertising in driving business success. This episode of The Customer Service Revolution peels back the layers of customer experience, highlighting how a 5% uptick in retention might skyrocket profits by an...
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144: How to Use Generative AI to Improve Your CX

Have you ever envisioned a world where artificial intelligence transforms the way we connect with customers? Shanif Dhanani, the wizard behind Locusive, joins John to offer a glimpse into the future. They dissect the revolutionary integration of generative AI in customer service, a journey through the lifecycle of crafting a...
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143: Motivating Millennials & Gen Zs in the Workplace

Have you wondered what motivates the Millennials and what motivates Gen Zs in the workplace? And how do you overcome it? Welcome to a new chapter in The Customer Service Revolution, where we explore the seismic shift in how businesses approach client satisfaction and its profound ripple effect on company...
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142: Improving Patient Experience in Healthcare

Unlock the secrets to elevating your business and improving patient experience in healthcare with Matt Jensen.   On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we uncover Matt's journey with Vance Thompson Vision.  Then we reveal how an unwavering commitment to improving patient experience has propelled them to the forefront of...
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141: Creating The Lawsuit-Free Company

From his time in the military to the courtroom, Alex Gertsburg has navigated a path that's as inspiring as instructive. In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Alex, the managing partner of Gertsburg Licata Law Firm, joins John to share his journey and how it's shaped his approach to...
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140: How to Build a World-Class Sales Team

When sales guru Morné Smit sits down to chat, you know it's time to take notes. His journey from a humble sales start to revolutionizing company growth is nothing short of inspiring, and that's precisely what we get into in this episode. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution...
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139: Being Customer Obsessed

Unlock the secrets of service excellence with special guest Tom Smith as we tackle the transformative effects of outstanding customer care and the hot-button topic of “tipflation.” On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, experience a journey through the hospitality landscape, examining the fine art of making someone's day...
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138: Growing Fast While Not Hurting Your Customer Experience

When Michael Caito rolled up his sleeves to launch Restaurants on the Run with just $6,000, he was scripting what would become an entrepreneurial odyssey—a $40 million revenue behemoth that caught Grubhub's eye. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, sit down with us as Michael reveals the inner...
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137: How Can Frontline Insights Improve Customer Experience

Have you ever wondered how businesses achieve that coveted synergy between their frontline staff and the expectations of their customers? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Christopher Wallace, the co-founder and president of InnerView Group, joins John to unravel the secrets behind a customer service revolution taking the...
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136: How AI Will Impact Customer Service

Prepare for an enlightening conversation on how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing customer service and creating a significant competitive advantage! On today’s episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John’s guest, Aurélien Coq, an astute product manager at Esker, will share how AI automation liberates customer service professionals from monotonous tasks...
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135: Live No TMRW

When the chips are down, what can wrestling teach us about life, entrepreneurship, and the art of excellent customer service? On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John and his son, the dynamic wrestler-turned-entrepreneur Johnni DiJulius, explore what the wrestling world can teach us. We meander through Johnni's wrestling...
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134: Turn Angry Customers into Brand Evangelists

On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, Nicole Paul, a renowned expert in customer experience, is our guest host. Nicole plunges into the heart of customer service, discussing its potential as a competitive edge, the importance of transparent communication within an organization, and some useful methods to transform unhappy...
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133: The Employee Experience Revolution

Prepare to uncover the truth about customer service in today's US economy. We promise you a discussion that will not only shed light on the dramatic shift in consumer sentiment but also offer insights on how to turn this customer service recession into your competitive advantage. With customer satisfaction at...
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132: The 8 Things World-Class Experience Organizations Do Consistently Better Than Anyone Else

Get ready to unlock the game-changing potential of customer service with best-selling author and expert John DiJulius. On this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we’re delving into the heart of why customer service is a powerful competitive advantage for businesses, learning the best practices of world-class organizations, and understanding...
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131: From Boomers to Zoomers

Ever wondered why some brands like Starbucks continue to be loved generation after generation? Or perhaps you've pondered how the pandemic has forever changed the workforce, particularly for the Gen Z population? John’s son, Cal DiJulius, joins him to unravel the mysteries of Gen Z in the workforce. As we...
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130: Never Lose an Employee Again

Have you ever wondered how remote work is impacting our mental health? Or perhaps you're curious about how to redefine success in our increasingly digital world? This episode of The Customer Service Revolution is for you. We're diving into the challenging realm of loneliness and the effects of remote work...
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129: Going From One Spa Room to the Fastest-Growing Med Spa in the US

Want to know the secret to growing a business from a humble start in the back of a tanning salon to a nationwide franchise? On today’s episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John’s guest, Joe Stanoszek, founder of the fastest-growing med spa in the country, VioMed Spa, shares his awe-inspiring...
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128: Ignite by Possibility

Can you remember the last time you silenced your inner voice?  This episode of The Customer Service Revolution invites you to a fascinating conversation with Bronkar Lee, whose journey from an overweight kid to a high-profile entertainer, performer, and motivational speaker is inspirational. Bronkar's unique blend of music and circus...
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127: 6 Reasons Your Customer Experience Plummets When Your Business Skyrockets – and How to Avoid or Fix It

Just imagine if unchecked growth led your business to a painful downturn, compromising hiring standards, creating culture clashes, and ultimately causing a significant drop in customer service.  That's what happened to Starbucks, and in this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, we learn from their experience, identifying the crucial lessons...
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126: The Employee eXperience Revolution

As we stand on the precipice of a major shift in the workforce landscape, how will your organization adapt to the challenges and opportunities brought about by the Great Resignation? Are you ready to embrace the future of remote working and cultivate a company culture that attracts top-quality recruits and...
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125: Learning to Live Life on Your Own Terms

Prepare to be amazed as John ventures alongside the dynamic Anne Mahlum, a prominent American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist with a knack for starting and building businesses that make a real difference. From launching the revolutionary non-profit “Back on My Feet” - a transformative running club for the homeless...
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124: The Ownership Mindset

Who says engineering and entrepreneurship can't mix? In this episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John’s guest, Kerry Siggins, is the dynamic CEO of StoneAge Holding and has successfully bridged the gap between these two seemingly polar worlds. From her engineering background to the helm of a tech company, Kerry...
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123: Unleash the Offensive Mindset and Strategy Needed to Unlock the Extraordinary Life

Prepare to harness your potential and rip through barriers that have held you back. Get ready to learn from high-performance coach, speaker, author, and founder of multiple coaching programs, Brett Eaton, as he guides us through his unique strategies that have propelled countless clients toward their greatest achievements. Brett's approach...
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122: The Enemy of Great Customer Experience is Inconsistency

Imagine transforming how you handle customer service from a necessary part of the business to a moment that truly matters to the client. Sounds intriguing, doesn't it? In today's episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John welcomes Kevin Sloan, executive vice president of the branch network at KeyBank. You'll discover...
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121: Listening to What Your Customers Are Saying

What does it really mean to listen to your customers and harness the power of their voice? In this week’s episode of The Customer Service Revolution, John had the pleasure of discussing this fascinating topic with Leslie Pagel, Chief Evangelist of Authentics. Leslie offers her unique insights into the Voice...
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120: The Most Likeable Person I Have Ever Met

What's the secret to building lifelong relationships and turning bad luck into good fortune? Join John as he chats with the incredibly likable Eddie Cheyfitz. Eddie shares his inspiring journey from working in a grocery store to becoming a successful sales executive and eventually founding his nonprofit, Believe in Dreams...
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119: State of CX

John recently had the incredible opportunity to chat with Shep Hyken, a true expert in the customer service and experience world and a best-selling author. They discussed the current landscape of customer service and its crucial role in building customer loyalty. Their conversation led them to explore the fascinating statistics...
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118: Ship.Shipmate.Self

If you’re paying attention, you can find examples of leadership skills almost anywhere in life. From playing football to working in a corporate environment, good leaders stand out and inspire those around them to follow their lead.  What makes a good leader? What skills do they have that make them...
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117: How to Crush the Competition with Service

Customer service is often seen as a “soft skill,” something nice to have but not necessary for a business to run well. It’s an afterthought, and this is especially true for small businesses. When small businesses can learn customer service skills from larger ones, the business owners can see them...
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116: The Marketing Magnifier

Creating actionable marketing strategies and ideas can make all the difference in getting your business noticed. But not all marketing is created equally, so you have to know what types apply to your particular enterprise. Today, digital marketing is what most people think of when they think about marketing. It...
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115: Tailoring Your Brand Experience to the Female Consumer

You're missing out if your company isn’t creating an experience for its female shoppers. Female shoppers influence 86% of all household spending. Worldwide, they control and influence $43 trillion of spending. Companies often neglect their female demographic, catering to their male shoppers' more utilitarian needs and desires. Making minor adjustments...
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114: How Leaders Can Be Better Storytellers

Capturing an audience's attention can be tricky, particularly in a corporate setting. If you can master the art of storytelling, delivering your message becomes more enjoyable for everyone. If you’re a fan of movies or TV shows, you’ll recognize good storytelling as soon as you hear it. They’re captivating. In...
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