Customer retention doesn't happen automatically to attain company profits. You need to apply the right strategies and tactics for turning one-time purchasers into lifelong customers. Featured guest Joey Coleman, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker explains that building customer loyalty is not about focusing on marketing or closing the sale. It's about the First 100 Days® after customers buy and other interactions they experience. You'll hear a proven 8 phase methodology that helps you never lose a customer again. Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

In order to deliver the best customer service, you need to understand the full meaning and how to do it right.   My featured guest Jeff Toister, a best-selling author of four customer service books, and trainer of one million people, shares what elite companies do differently to gain a competitive advantage that you can do too.  Topics include: -What does customer service mean vs customer experience (CX) -How has customer service changed over time  -What does cutting-edge research reveal -How to measure customer service beyond NPS -Is the customer always right -What can brands do to help angry & upset customers Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

Have you heard of the term "red tape"? Friction, sludge, no redeeming value are associated terms. Most think red tape pertains just to government, yet it does not and significantly impacts business success. Stephanie Thum and I explain: What is bureaucratic 'Red Tape?'  Why it's a customer problem and obliterate employee experiences? What are the root causes? Is it all bad? How can change happen whereby leaders stop looking the other way to improve customer and employee loyalty? Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

Trust is a vital element of relationships. So, how do you build trust with employees and customers? How can you be a better leader to gain a sustainable competitive business advantage too? Charles Green has studied and taught the science of becoming a trusted advisor for the last decade. He’s created the Trust Equation™ which includes four principles: credibility, reliability, intimacy, and self-orientation. We talk about these topics and actionable tactics from his books and seminars so that you can show up as your best authentic self and achieve real success. Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

Do you want to drive fast scalable growth and profitability? Then you must eliminate what customers hate and make happiness your business strategy.   My featured guest, Nick Webb, a world-renowned strategist, best-selling author, and inventor with 40 US Patents, provides solutions to help you maximize customer loyalty. During the episode, you'll hear us discuss simple ways to attract and keep your best talent based on a lifetime of study and business application. Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

What to do when ‘Great’ Isn’t Good Enough to Grow Your Business? How can organizations and professionals create distinction to attract and retain customers?  Scott McCain, Hall of Fame Speaker, author of "Iconic" and other best-selling books, answers these questions and more through engaging stories. You'll learn actionable solutions to common problems that result in better experiences for employees, customers, and your business overall. Learn more about Stacy Sherman and Scott McCain at  Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

How do you turn customers into loyal fans? What are customer experience lessons that business leaders can benefit from the music industry? James Dodkins, CX Author and Evangelist at Pegasystems, used to be an actual award-winning rockstar. He played guitar in a heavy metal band and released albums all over the world. He shares strategies and tactical ways companies can create their own ‘Hyperfans’ who keep coming back to buy and tell others too.    Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

Do you have a customer experience mission? My guest Jeannie Walters, explains why it's important and how it relates to "Creating Fewer Ruined Days for Customers.” During this episode, you will also gain actionable tips to identify and protect "at-risk customers" and 5 ways to reduce churn that is in your control. About Jeannie Walters: she is passionate about improving the everyday interactions we all have as customers and writes, speaks, studies, and teaches her trademarked methodology to enlightened leaders in many industries. Learn about Jeannie Walters and host Stacy Sherman at:  Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

What is the future of Customer Experience, Employee Experience and Marketing in the digital age? Steven Van Belleghem, global thought leader and author, explains the influence of new technologies (AI, 5G, Iot…) on customer experience, and the human role in a world of automation (i.e. how to delight customers with an empathetic human touch). You'll also hear how the latest technology can solve business challenges if applied right, and leadership advice to thrive in 2022 and beyond. Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .

How do you establish a speak-up culture to drive innovation and performance at high levels? Stephen Shedletzky, shares wisdom and best practices based on what he's learned from working for   We discuss: -Why his mission to drive a speak-up culture. -How it's connected to fulfillment? -What leaders can do to provide psychological safety. -Most important lesson for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and leaders to gain and keep loyal brand advocates -Advice to younger 20-year-old self if he could go back in time Learn more at   Access our FREE Customer Experience Audit Tool:   Grow as a CX Professional with our numerous   Book time with Stacy .