Digital CS consultant Holly Goodliffe joins the Digital CX podcast to share her journey from the nonprofit world to tech leadership and discuss the evolving role of digital CS in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. She and Alex explore how simplifying digital engagement, deploying timely CTAs, and adopting a Scrum mindset can empower teams to drive smarter, scalable customer experiences.

Chapters:

• Complexity, stakeholders, and collaboration  
• Navigating toes and turf wars  
• Building trust through shared strategy  
• Key traits of successful digital leaders  
• What Holly’s clients are asking for now  
• Digital doesn’t have to be daunting  
• Spotify Wrapped vibes for B2B  
• The data dilemma and simple starts  
• Omnichannel kindergarten vs. strategy  
• The art of simple, timely CTAs  
• Scrum mindset for digital execution  
• Staying smart with content and courage  

Enjoy! I know I sure did…

Holly's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollygoodliffe/

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Justin Neal, a digital customer success expert with a long pedigree in operations, joins the show to break down the fundamentals of digital CS, the power of operational alignment, and how teams can drive impact with limited resources. He and Alex discuss starting small with automation, the key to a successful first 30 days in CS, and standout examples of digital excellence in action.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:11 - From sales to digital CS mastery  
• 05:00 - Startup vs. enterprise: learning the ropes  
• 06:13 - Consulting, Broadcom, and new ventures  
• 08:08 - Digital CS explained in simple terms  
• 10:30 - Ops and digital: a powerful partnership  
• 14:43 - Doing more with less in CS  
• 19:39 - Start small: digital CS doesn’t need perfection  
• 21:05 - Nailing the first 30 days of CS  
• 23:52 - Seeing digital excellence in the wild  

Enjoy! I know I sure did…

Justin's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintneal/

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Are you leveraging customer feedback for growth and improvement? In this episode of the Digital CX Podcast, we explore how to transform customer feedback into actionable insights. We discuss the importance of responding to written feedback, especially in the realm of NPS surveys, where qualitative insights can reveal more than numeric scores ever could. 

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Responding to survey responses in a meaningful way
03:39 - The written feedback is the gold
04:25 - Ideas for responding to written feedback
07:32 - Exec vs. User NPS
09:48 - What good looks like
13:15 - It’s operationally difficult, but worth it
14:33 - Actually responding to your survey respondents can differentiate you
14:56 - Responding creates return respondents 

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In the spirit of showing our work - I figured I'd take this solo episode as an opportunity to walk you through a renewal flow I've been working on with the team! We also talk about my recent appearance on The Daily Standup where we talk about overcomplicating digital CS. 

Lastly, I'd love for you to submit your own work for a mini show-and-tell where you come on to talk about the great things you're building!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro 
03:41 - Overcomplicating digital
05:18 - Digital automation should support the human, not the other way around
07:28 - Showing my work: Pre-renewal flow
12:10 - Design these flows WITH your teams - not in a bubble
13:05 - The renewal flow
18:34 - Is it overkill?
21:10 - What I don’t like about the flow - future expansion
22:05 - Let your customers choose how they want to be communicated with
24:00 - Submit your own work for the show ! [email protected]

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Talia Root and Brent Hildebrand from Fullstory join the Digital CX podcast to discuss the evolving role of digital customer experience, from in-app engagement to balancing scale with personalization. They share insights on measuring success, prioritizing product development, and the key skills that make a great program manager in the digital landscape.

Chapters:

• 00:03 - Intro
• 04:18 - Talia’s journey from retail to digital success  
• 05:42 - Brent’s path from sales to digital CX  
• 07:30 - Scale vs. digital: What’s the difference?  
• 09:15 - The push for in-app engagement  
• 12:09 - Choosing what to build first  
• 16:00 - Measuring success: Metrics that matter  
• 21:29 - Balancing in-app and email engagement  
• 27:15 - What makes a great program manager?  
• 33:39 - Digital wins (and fails) in the wild  
• 35:19 - Shoutouts to digital leaders  

Enjoy! I know I sure did…

Talia's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-root/
Brent's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hildebrand-422a9397/

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David Wachs, founder and CEO of Handwritten, joins the show to discuss how automated handwritten notes can create meaningful customer connections at scale. He and Alex explore the power of personalized outreach, the role of robotics in writing thank-you notes, and how businesses can use this approach to surprise, delight, and build stronger relationships with their customers.

Chapters:
00:00 - Why handwritten notes still matter  
02:22 - Introducing David Wachs of Handwritten  
02:36 - How robots write handwritten notes  
04:09 - Scaling personalization with automation  
05:57 - The power of thank-you notes in business  
10:29 - Inside Handwrytten’s robot-powered facility  
13:41 - Handwritten notes as a CS game-changer  
16:04 - Turning complaints into superfans  
23:07 - How handwritten notes surprise and delight  
25:58 - Common mistakes to avoid with automation  
30:16 - The role of data in personalized outreach  

Enjoy! I know I sure did…

David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwachs/

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In this solo episode of the podcast, I address some recent questions I've gotten specifically about A.I. in CS. A few tangents are included as per usual:

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:42 - When is your program ready for A.I.?
04:10 - Data readiness for installing A.I.
08:14 - Using AI for content generation 
11:05 - Staying current or getting up to speed on A.I. 
13:25 - Ticket deflection with A.I.
16:00 - Utilizing A.I. in establishing integrations and configurations
17:03 - A.I. Chatbots
18:03 - Google’s NotebookLM use cases
20:35 - What to watch out for in adopting A.I.
23:10 - Start with the Simple Things!

Enjoy! I know I sure did...

Special shoutouts in this episode go out to Ariglad, Clueso, HeyGen, QueryPal and Vitally!

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Customer Success Summit in Austin on February 11th & 12th: https://events.customersuccesscollective.com/location/austin

This is an episode of "MondAI CS", a new podcast by our CS friend Michael Forney that we recorded last week.

I felt that the content would be fantastic to post here as well.

This episode delves into the intersection of AI and customer success, discussing how technology can both enhance and disrupt customer relationships. We explore the balance between automation and personal interaction, the guilt associated with not using AI, and practical applications for CSMs, illustrating a balanced approach that integrates AI while emphasizing the necessity of human connection.

• The importance of balancing automation with human interaction
• Guilt surrounding the adoption of AI tools
• Practical AI applications in customer success
• The value of combining technology with personalized engagement
• The need for checks and balances in automation strategies
• Future considerations for integrating AI in customer journeys

Enjoy! I know I sure did...

Follow Michael's Podcast MondAI CS here: https://open.spotify.com/show/497aLePSmsVJs1mMwn5dSL
Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-forney/

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Dillon Young, founder of Lifetime Value Media, RETURNS to the show to discuss building a media company, the evolving role of the word "digital" in customer success and what it takes to win in this job market. He and Alex explore actionable strategies for creating empathetic customer experiences, leveraging digital tools to drive value, and the importance of authentic networking in career growth.

Chapters:
- Intro
- Crafting value with micro-content  
- The rise of digital in customer success  
- What even is "digital" in CS?  
- Overzealous tracking gone wrong  
- Insightful secret shopping for empathy  
- Building a media empire: small wins, big vision  
- The emotional toll of job hunting  
- Why networking is your secret weapon  
- Building trust and connections in CS  
- Acknowledging the champions behind the scenes  
- Where to find Dillon and Lifetime Value Media

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Dillon's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin/com/in/dillonryoung

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Ed Powers, Principal Consultant at Service Excellence Partners, discusses in depth the measurable impact of digital customer success on revenue retention and long-term loyalty. He and Alex discuss lessons from B2C industries, the importance of viewing the full customer journey, and how companies can embrace constant innovation to scale effectively while avoiding common mistakes in digital CX strategies.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:01 - Early career lessons at HP  
• 04:01 - Transitioning from hospitality to tech  
• 05:20 - The bridge between B2C and B2B CX  
• 10:53 - CS impact on revenue retention  
• 16:15 - Why exit interviews matter  
• 20:50 - Seeing the customer's true journey  
• 34:37 - Simplifying scale: Peloton and Ben & Jerry's  
• 40:49 - Root causes vs. symptoms in digital motions  
• 43:28 - Constant innovation and experimentation  

Enjoy! I know I sure did…

Ed's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-powers-ab5315/

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