
CX Passport
👉Love customer experience and love travel? You’ve found the right podcast, a show about creating great customer experience, with a dash of travel talk. 🎤Each episode, we’ll talk with our guests about customer experience, travel, and just like the best journeys, explore new directions we never anticipated. Listen here or watch on YouTube youtube.com/@cxpassport 🗺️CX Passport is a podcast that purposely seeks out global Customer Experience voices to hear what's working well in CX, what are their challenges and to hear their Customer Experience stories. In addition, there's always a dash (or more!) of travel talk in each episode.🧳Hosted by Rick Denton, CX Passport will bring Customer Experience and industry leaders to get their best customer experience insights, stories and hear their tales from the road...whether it’s the one less traveled or the one on everyone’s summer trip list. If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport ✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup ✅Bring CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportMusic: Funk In The Trunk by Shane IversCX Passport is a podcast for customer experience professionals that focuses on the stories, strategies, and solutions needed to create and deliver meaningful customer experiences. It features guests from the world of CX, including executives, consultants, and authors, who discuss their own experiences, tips, and insights. The podcast is designed to help CX professionals learn from each other, stay on top of the latest trends, and develop their own strategies for success.
Latest episodes

Jan 28, 2025 • 34min
The one with the CX bridge - Sean Cherry Experience Insights at LinkedIn E201
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️Create results and bring the worlds together in “The one with the CX bridge” with Sean Cherry Experience Insights at LinkedIn in CX Passport Episode 201🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction to Sean Cherry and CX Expertise2:02 Leveraging Customer Feedback for Revenue Growth5:10 The Value of Actionable Customer Insights8:19 Tying Customer Metrics to Business Outcomes11:10 Building Relationships to Drive CX Success16:53 Bridging Product and Service Teams for Better CX21:06 First-Class Lounge Travel Stories with Sean Cherry26:26 Getting Real with AI: Challenges and Opportunities31:59 How to Connect with Sean CherryIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Sean LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-t-cherry/

Jan 21, 2025 • 36min
200!!! The one with the scene setting - Michelle Pascoe E200
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️Holy hades! We did it! CX Passport Episode 200! Thank you to the great listeners and viewers! Enjoy episode 200 “The one with the scene setting” Michelle Pascoe from down under in CX Passport Episode 200🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction and Background1:38 The Importance of Hospitality 3:11 Challenges and Benefits of Hospitality6:10 Creating Intuitive Customer Experiences9:46 Multi-Generational Customer Engagement15:32 Exploring Australia Beyond Major Cities19:46 1st Class Lounge24:24 Setting the Scene for Customer Experience31:21 Cost and Implementation of Customer Experience33:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepascoe/Web: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast

Jan 14, 2025 • 37min
The one with the shepherds of CX - Rachel Sheriff Chief Customer Officer at Recurly E199
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️Guidance. Influence. Results. “The one with the shepherds of CX” with Rachel Sheriff Chief Customer Officer for episode sponsor Recurly in CX Passport Episode 199🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction to Rachel Sheriff 1:46 Rachel's role as Chief Customer Officer3:27 Rachel's journey from agency to customer success6:27 Aligning different teams to deliver customer value9:45 The unique challenges of subscription-based models12:09 Building trust and understanding with customers15:27 Balancing cost of goods sold and business results18:34 1st Class Lounge24:30 Defining and delivering customer value33:46 Trends in customer experience and partnershipsIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportThank you to Recurly for your sponsorship of this episode. Episode resources:Rachel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelsheriff/Recurly: https://recurly.com/CX Passport Show Sponsorship Philosophy: https://www.ex4cx.com/blog/2023/3/3/sponsorship

Jan 7, 2025 • 34min
The one with the biker CX - Rick Malsch E198
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️This month’s CX OpenToWork seeker in “The one with the biker CX” with Rick Malsch in CX Passport Episode 198🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction to Rick Malsch, CX OpenToWork2:14 Why Customer Experience Matters to Rick Malsch4:33 Customer Engagement at Harley Davidson: Rentals and Training8:55 CX Passport Live: Amplifying Event Experiences10:06 Building Brand Loyalty Through Customer Engagement14:12 Listening to Customers to Improve CX Programs19:19 1st Class Lounge24:15 Four Key Areas Companies Miss in CX28:38 How Rick Malsch Helps Companies Overcome CX Challenges32:09 How to Connect with Rick MalschIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Rick Malsch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmalsch/

Dec 31, 2024 • 33min
The One with the 2024 First Class Holiday Special part 2 - E197
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤As we close 2024, CX Passport takes a break with the annual tradition of “The One with the 2024 First Class Holiday Special part 2”🎧 Episode 197Thank you to all of the great guests of 2024 and to all of the amazing listeners. Thank you for joining the trip with me! Who’s on the Holiday Special part 2?...CHAPTERS0:00 Rick Denton (host introduction)1:18 Bill Staikos7:19 Alyona Medelyan11:44 Kojo Hayford16:57 Lauren Feehrer22:11 Adam Scott28:46 Celia FleischakerIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

Dec 24, 2024 • 30min
The One with the 2024 First Class Holiday Special part 1 - E196
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤As we close 2024, CX Passport takes a break with the annual tradition of “The One with the 2024 First Class Holiday Special part 1”🎧 Episode 196Thank you to all of the great guests of 2024 and to all of the amazing listeners. Thank you for joining the trip with me! Who’s on the Holiday Special part 1?...CHAPTERS0:38 Ilenia Vidili - Italy4:46 Sam Stern - USA8:59 Sarah Hatter - USA16:12 Enrique Saenz - Guatemala21:39 Milagros Gonzales - Argentina26:08 Michael Mattson - USAIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

Dec 17, 2024 • 34min
The one with the core principles - Neal Berg CX Strategist at Evolve Partners E195
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️CX evolves AND the core stays the same “The one with the core principles” with Neal Berg CX Strategist at Evolve Partners in CX Passport Episode 195🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction to Neal Berg and CX Expertise2:02 Gaining Buy-In for CX in Large Organizations5:00 Adapting CX for Global Brand Perceptions8:06 Making Strategic Choices in CX by Region10:34 Future-Proofing Business with Agility13:49 Core Principles of CX in Modern Business17:07 The Power of Storytelling in Customer Experience19:15 1st Class Lounge26:01 Applying CX to Service Providers Without a Department29:30 Success Story: CX Transformation at K Jewelers32:08 How to Connect with Neal Berg for CX InsightsIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Neal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealberg/

Dec 10, 2024 • 32min
The one with the storytelling - Andrew Carothers CX OpenToWork E194
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️This month’s CX #OpenToWork seeker in “The one with the storytelling” with Andrew Carothers in CX Passport Episode 194🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:58 Challenges and Solutions in CX07:25 Building a Customer-Centric Experience 11:33 Impact of Customer Experience on Business Results13:36 Extra Legroom Section: Fun and Personal Insights17:17 What are companies getting wrong about CX19:21 Improving CX Understanding and Storytelling24:04 Andrew's Vision for the Future of CX29:50 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Andrew Carothers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-carothers/

Dec 3, 2024 • 37min
The one with the Alaska employee experience - Jaylene Owen Dir HR & Payroll Hames Corporation E193
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️Attendance policies that include bear interactions? “The one with the Alaska employee experience” with Jaylene Owen Director HR & Payroll at Hames Corporation in CX Passport Episode 193🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introducing Jaylene and Sitka1:53 Jaylene's Background at Hames3:59 Challenges of Small-Town Work7:43 Jaylene's HR Journey to Sitka12:55 Building Trust and Change15:49 Transitioning to Digital Systems21:55 Improving Employee Experience27:25 Navigating Crises in Sitka34:01 Balancing Employee Histories35:37 Connections and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.ex4cx.com/signup✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportThank you to isolved for your sponsorship of this episode. Episode resources:Jaylene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlineberry/

Nov 26, 2024 • 38min
The one with the skydiving - Dara Kiernan author of “Freefall: Leadership Lessons from the Skies” E192
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️What can a free fall teach us about business? “The one with the skydiving” with Dara Kiernan author of “Freefall: Leadership Lessons from the Skies” in CX Passport Episode 192🎧 What’s in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:45 Dara's Perspective on Leadership and Customer Service6:25 The Role of Personal Experiences in Leadership11:42 Blending Heart and Business Results16:19 The Influence of Skydiving on Leadership21:56 Dara's Comedy Experience and Its Impact on Business25:57 Dream Travel Locations and Personal Preferences31:36 Taylor Swift inspiration for business and customer experience35:56 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:✅Subscribe to the CX Passport YouTube channel youtube.com/@cxpassport✅Join other “CX travelers” with the weekly CX Passport newsletter www.cxpassport.com✅Bring 🎙️🎬CX Passport Live to your event www.cxpassportlive.comI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Dara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-kiernan-kpi-consulting/Web: https://kpiconsultingireland.com/Freefall the book: https://kpiconsultingireland.com/book/