Practical AI: The Capacity for Good

In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Jim Tincher, Founder and CEO of Heart of the Customer, joins James Diel to reveal the true essence of "knowing your customer," share critical tools needed to perfect the customer journey, and delve into the game-changing role of AI and automation in enhancing customer engagement.

Jim is a highly acclaimed authority in customer experience and journey mapping, renowned worldwide for his expertise. With a profound dedication to enhancing customer experiences, he has authored two exceptional books: "Do B2B Better" and "How Hard is it to be your Customers?" 

Additionally, Jim serves as a distinguished Board Member of the Customer Experience Professionals Association. Numerous prominent platforms, including Engati, SupportBee, Feedspot, Influencer Marketing, and CustomerThink, have recognized Jim as a top-tier customer influencer who should be followed closely.

Episode Resources

• Jim Tincher on LinkedIn
• Jim Tincher on Twitter
• Heart of the Customer Website
• Customer Experience Professionals Association Website
• Do B2B Better Book
• How Hard Is It to Be Your Customer? Book

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Lincoln Murphy, Founder of Sixteen Ventures, joins James Diel to define the concept of customer success, the role of AI in customer success management, and how AI tools empower customer success professionals to integrate the human experience, leveraging intelligent analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Lincoln is a customer success growth expert, consultant, author, and thought leader with over fifteen years of experience in on-demand software product development and business architecture, focusing exclusively on SaaS.

He has worked with clients of all sizes, including startups as well as those at the top of the Fortune 100, helping PLG SaaS, RevOps, and GTM teams engage and grow customers. Lincoln is also a Co-Founder of Impact Academy Customer Success, an online customer success manager program offering hands-on training programs focusing on customer-centric strategies.

Episode Resources

• Lincoln Murphy on LinkedIn
• Lincoln Murphy on Twitter
• Sixteen Ventures’ Website
• Impact Academy Customer Success Website
• Customer Success Book
• Customer Engagement and Growth Newsletter
• Impact Weekly Podcast

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Michael Hunigan, VP of Product AI at Capacity, joins James Diel to discuss the transformative impact of Generative AI, highlighting its role in enhancing workflows across customer service, HR operations, and more. He emphasizes the importance of ethical usage, predicts the evolution of LLMs, and discusses upcoming innovations in automating email responses and leveraging custom models for enterprise data.

Michael has over 25 years in technology, focusing on shaping product vision and roadmaps by fostering collaboration among customers, companies, and partners. His expertise covers Voice of Customer (VOC) applications such as CX measurement, feedback, and ratings, evident in his Cospot authorship. Having held senior positions at Answers.com, ForeSee, and web collage, Mike offers valuable insights into AI's transformative effects on business strategies.

Episode Resources

• Micheal Hunigan on Linkedin
• Capacity Website

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, David Avrin, a Customer Experience Keynote Speaker and Consultant, joins James Diel to reveal the importance of customer retention and how it impacts a company's revenue. They highlight the need for a customer retention strategy that prioritizes customer happiness, value, and engagement and delve into the challenges of providing a great customer experience, as well as the role of technology, such as AI, in improving customer service.

With an impressive career spanning over two decades, David has captivated audiences across North America and around the globe with his dynamic presentations. His primary focus lies in empowering organizations to better comprehend and establish connections with their evolving customers and clients, enabling them to fortify their businesses for the future.

In addition to his speaking engagements and consulting work, David holds esteemed positions such as the Chairman of The Sounding Board. Moreover he is an accomplished author, having written five influential books including It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You!, Why Customers Leave (and How to Win Them Back), and his newest book: The Morning Huddle -- Powerful Customer Experience Conversations to Wake You Up, Shake You Up, and Win More Business.


Episode Resources

• David Avrin’s Website
• David Avrin on LinkedIn
• David Avrin on Facebook
• David Avrin on Instagram
• David Avrin on YouTube
• The Sounding Board Website
• The Morning Huddle Book
• Why Customers Leave Book
• Visibility Marketing Book
• It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows YOU! Book
• Why Customers Leave Podcast

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Adrian Swinscoe, an Aspirant Punk at Punk CX, joins James Diel to share his insights on how you can tap into your inner punk spirit to revolutionize your approach to customer experience, as well as integrating empathy and AI in customer service.

Adrian is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in customer experience. With over twenty-five years of experience, he has successfully nurtured and expanded customer-focused businesses of various sizes. Adrian wears multiple hats, excelling as a customer experience advisor, a captivating speaker, an accomplished author, and a skilled workshop facilitator.

In addition to his impressive portfolio, Adrian is the charismatic host of Punk CX, a popular podcast that delves into the realms of customer service, experience, and engagement and explores the valuable perspective of employees. He is a prolific Forbes contributor, boasting a collection of well-received articles that showcase his in-depth knowledge and unique perspective on customer service.

Recognized for his dedication to elevating customer experiences, Adrian is a valued member of the European Customer Experience Organisation (ECXO). He aptly describes himself as an "agitator and advocate for better outcomes."


Episode Resources

• Adrian Swinscoe’s Website
• Adrian Swinscoe on LinkedIn
• Adrian Swinscoe on Twitter
• Adrian Swinscoe on Instagram
• Punk XL Book
• How to Wow Book
• Punk CX Book
• Punk CX Podcast

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, David Karandish, Founder and CEO of Capacity, joins James Diel to unveil how AI and automation revolutionize customer service, balancing customer experience and profitability in AI integration, and the evolution of AI from reactive to proactive assistance.

With over two decades of experience in the tech sector, David's focus has been deeply embedded in Online Advertising, SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence. Before founding Capacity, he held the position of CEO at Answers Corp and co-founded the parent company of Answers in 2006, which he successfully sold to a private equity firm in 2014 for over $900 million.

In addition to his other roles, he had the opportunity to be an early investor and board member at Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), a cutting-edge, on-demand, real-time learning platform in the educational technology space, further highlighting his commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and technological advancement.

Episode Resources

• David Karandish on LinkedIn
• David Karandish on Twitter
• Capacity Website

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform, joins James Diel to share his actionable insights on how business leaders can enhance their productivity and achieve more by automating their busywork and focusing on what really matters.

Aytekin is a renowned industry leader with over two decades of experience leading a global workforce. He has experience with topics such as entrepreneurship, technology, bootstrapping, and productivity. Aytekin is also a productivity and automation enthusiast, and he has recently authored a book about automation, "Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff."

He contributes to Jotform's blog, writing about his career journey as an entrepreneur, and also shares advice for other start-ups. Aytekin has also written several articles published on Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and TechCrunch, as well as writing regularly for Medium.

Episode Resources

• Aytekin Tank’s Website
• Aytekin Tank on LinkedIn
• Aytekin Tank on Twitter
• Aytekin Tank on Medium
• Aytekin Tank’s Blog
• Jotform’s Website
• Automate Your Busywork Book

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, joins James Diel to explore the importance of building human relationships in customer service and what role AI plays in enhancing customer experience.

Shep is a renowned expert in customer service and experience, a dynamic keynote speaker, and a best-selling author focused on helping companies and organizations create exceptional customer and employee experiences. He has an impressive track record of working with a diverse range of clients, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Agricultural Retailers Association, The Federal Savings Bank, and Self Storage Association, to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees.

As a C-Suite Advisor and C-Suite Radio Host at The C-Suite Network, Shep provides invaluable insights and advice to top-level executives on elevating their organization's customer service and experience. He is also an active volunteer at Customer Contact Week and a frequent guest on the Amazing Business Show. Shep has authored several best-selling books, including Moments of Magic, The Loyal Customer, and Amaze Every Customer Every Time, which are widely regarded as authoritative guides for businesses seeking to improve their customer service and experience.

Episode Resources

• Shep Hyken’s Website
• Shep Hyken on LinkedIn
• Shep Hyken on Twitter
• Shep Hyken on Facebook
• Shep Hyken on Instagram
• Shep Hyken on YouTube
• Shep Hyken’s Books
• The C-Suite Network Website
• Customer Focus Program
• Amazing Business Radio Podcast
• Customer Contact Week
• Be Amazing or Go Home Show

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, joins James Diel to explore the role of AI and automation in customer support and experience. Annette emphasizes the importance of employing data to understand and personalize the customer journey and using AI to enhance the employee experience.

Annette Franz is a highly regarded figure in the field of customer experience, known internationally for her expertise as a thought leader, coach, keynote speaker, and author. With a remarkable career spanning over three decades, she has dedicated herself to helping companies in understanding their employees and customers.

Before establishing CX Journey, Annette honed her skills at prestigious organizations such as J.D. Power, Fidelity, and Mattel. Her vast industry knowledge and insights have been sought after, leading her to join the Forbes Coaches Council in 2018, where she continues to provide invaluable perspectives on CX.

As an accomplished author, Annette has written two books, “Customer Understanding: Three Ways to Put the 'Customer' in Customer Experience” and “Built to Win: Designing a Customer-Centric Culture that Drives Value for Your Business.” Recognized for her substantial contributions, Annette was honored as one of The 100 Most Influential Tech Women on Twitter by Business Insider.

Episode Resources

• Annette Franz’s Website
• Annette Franz on LinkedIn
• Annette Franz on Twitter
• CX Journey Website
• CX Journey on YouTube
• Forbes Coaches Council Website
• Customer Understanding Book
• Built to Win Book

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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In this episode of Practical AI: The Capacity for Good, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google, joins James Diel to explore the potential of AI in the quick-service restaurant industry and how it can improve customer experiences.

Charles is an Information Technology professional with 20 years of technology and entrepreneurial experience. He is a Cloud Engineer at Google and has held senior technology roles at companies like Dell EMC, SimpliVity, and Rubrik. 
His speciality areas include Data center infrastructure design & transformation, networking, virtualization (VMware), open-source solutions, PHP programming, & Voice over-IP solutions.
Episode Resources

• Charles Schiele on LinkedIn
• Google AI Website
• James Diel LinkedIn
• Capacity LinkedIn
• Capacity Website

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Previous guests include: Shep Hyken, Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, Annette Franz, Founder and CEO of CX Journey, Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google,  Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy, Dan Gingiss, Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker,Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: AI-Driven Customer Experience Strategies with Ian Golding, CEO and Founder of Customer Experience Consultancy
• The Potential of AI in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry with Charles Schiele, Cloud Engineer at Google
• How AI Impacts and Scales Customer Success with Ayman Husain, Director of Customer Success, Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics at Microsoft

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