
CX Passport
đLove customer experience and love travel? Youâve found the right podcast, a show about creating great customer experience, with a dash of travel talk. đ¤Each episode, weâll 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 đşď¸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.đ§łHosted 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 itâs the one less traveled or the one on everyoneâs summer trip list. If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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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

Aug 27, 2024 ⢠34min
The one with CX in Ghana - Kojo Hayford, Founder CEO at eSAL E181
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸A new CX Passport country! âThe one with CX in Ghanaâ with Kojo Hayford, Founder CEO at eSAL LLC in CX Passport Episode 181đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:22 The state of customer experience in Ghana and Africa5:16 Understanding cultural and linguistic diversity in Africa9:27 Opportunities in content management and moderation14:06 Positioning Ghana as a long-term BPO hub19:19 1st Class Lounge22:34 The evolution of the BPO industry in Africa27:41 Driving global customer experience and cultural alignment31:29 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Kojo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kojo-hayford-a521011/eSAL LLC Website: https://www.esalsolutions.com/

Aug 20, 2024 ⢠39min
The one with the total experience - Robby Cloninger VP Consulting, Digital Experience at FPT Software E180
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Donât focus on just one piece of the experience in âThe one with the total experienceâ with Robby Cloninger Vice President of Consulting, Digital Experience for episode sponsor FPT Software in CX Passport Episode 180đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:03 Digital transformation and breaking silos to improve experience9:31 Align internal and external communications15:17 Prioritizing customer experience in technology initiatives19:32 Cultural differences in CX and the importance of empathy in global initiatives22:14 1st Class Lounge27:18 Personalizing employee communications 33:55 Bridging the gap between tech and business leaders for customer experience36:45 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportThank you to FPT Software for your sponsorship of this episode. Episode resources:FPT Software: https://fptsoftware.com/Robby Cloninger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbycloninger/Robbyâs Information Week article: https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/the-benefits-of-unifying-digital-experiencesCX Passport Show Sponsorship Philosophy: https://bit.ly/cxpassportsponsorship

Aug 13, 2024 ⢠34min
The one with the catalyst (not crusader) - Megan Burns Founder Experience Enterprises E179
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸How to ACTUALLY create impact âThe one with the catalyst (not crusader)â with Megan Burns Founder Experience Enterprises in CX Passport Episode 179đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:26 Going from customer rhetoric to ACTION6:42 Different generations approach to technology 9:27 Donât prove the ROI of CX?16:45 Experience leadership and change management21:51 1st Class Lounge23:44 Deliver tangible business value through customer experience28:33 Word Nerd Wednesday30:17 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Megan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganburns/Book Recommendation - The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind by Jonah Berger

Aug 6, 2024 ⢠31min
The one where he unifies CX - Adam Powers CX #OpenToWork E178
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸This monthâs CX #OpenToWork seeker in âThe one where he unifies CXâ with Adam Powers in CX Passport Episode 178đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:06 Unifying CX design across various aspects and industries4:00 Improving customer experience through unification and collaboration 11:43 Customer Experience pushback and testing improves business results14:17 1st Class Lounge21:22 Ways for companies to improve customer experience24:39 How Adam helps companies improve customer experience 29:12 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Adam Powers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avtpowers/

Jul 30, 2024 ⢠38min
The one with the customized resiliency kit - Sangeetha Rai VP Customer Success Northwestern Mutual E177
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸AI will require employee resilience âThe one with the customized resiliency kitâ with Sangeetha Rai Vice President Customer Success at Northwestern Mutual in CX Passport Episode 177đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:34 Employee resilience in face of AI-driven change7:39 AI's role in customer service, balancing digital solutions with human touch14:31 Embracing flexibility and calculated risks in travel and customer experience18:55 1st Class Lounge21:27 AI bias, inclusion, and ethics in tech30:01 AI, diversity, and customer experience35:57 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Sangeetha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetharai/Instagram: @sangeetharaii

Jul 23, 2024 ⢠37min
The one with the epochal growth - Sarah Caminiti Head of US Customer Service at abcam E176
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸This episode gets DEEP and REAL in âThe one with the epochal growthâ with Sarah Caminiti Head of US Customer Service at abcam in CX Passport Episode 176đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:27 What is Epochal Growth?3:11 The purpose of leadership in customer experience5:48 How to create the RIGHT kind of CX team11:00 Why is the front line undervalued15:17 The reality of being a woman in the tech and CX space18:22 How to make the workplace better for women in tech and CX23:50 1st Class Lounge29:10 Helping underrepresented roles be able to attend industry events34:24 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Sarah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-caminiti-5827b784/Epochal Growth Podcast: https://www.epochaloperations.com/epochal-growth

Jul 16, 2024 ⢠33min
The one with the hidden customer revenue - Anita Toth | The Hidden Revenue Hunter E175
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Weâre going on a treasure hunt âThe one with the hidden customer revenueâ with Anita Toth | The Hidden Revenue Hunter in CX Passport Episode 175 đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:49 - Anita's Origin Story in CX4:21 - Addressing Cost-Cutting and Hidden Revenue6:54 - Impact of Cost-Cutting on Customer Experience8:35 - Tactical Ways to Access Hidden Revenue11:44 - Importance of Onboarding in Reducing Churn14:30 - Strategies for Effective Onboarding16:14 - 1st Class Lounge20:10 - Firing customers?24:11 - Balancing firing customers vs learning from them30:27 - Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Anita LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitamtoth/Website: https://ati.ac/

Jul 9, 2024 ⢠31min
The one with the CX tasting menu - Courtney LeBlanc CX #OpenToWork E174
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸This monthâs CX #OpenToWork seeker knows CX gets to influence all parts of the business in âThe one with the CX tasting menuâ with Courtney LeBlanc in CX Passport Episode 174đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction4:19 What draws you to Customer Experience?7:30 Creating CX customers want13:35 How does Customer Experience create tangible business value17:29 1st Class Lounge23:31 How can companies improve CX today?26:00 How to help improve CX28:24 Whatâs next for Courtney and customer experience?29:18 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Courtney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-leblanc-426920b3/

Jul 2, 2024 ⢠38min
The one with the CX maven - Sarah Hatter CX Maven & Creator of ElevateCX E173
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸A high energy, high community, high wisdom episode âThe one with the CX mavenâ with Sarah Hatter CX Maven & Creator of ElevateCX in CX Passport Episode 173đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:45 Sarah's CX origin story6:46 Importance of Training in CX9:14 Challenges in CX Industry16:00 Community power improving Customer Experience23:33 1st Class Lounge30:59 Examples of doing CX right35:39 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Sarah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhatter/ElevateCX: https://www.elevatecx.co/

Jun 25, 2024 ⢠32min
The one with the Severance TV lessons - Michael Mattson Chief Empathy Officer at Walk A Mile E172
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Why live in two worlds? âThe one with the Severance TV lessonsâ with Michael Mattson Chief Empathy Officer at Walk A Mile CX in CX Passport Episode 172đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:52 The personal and emotional of insurance6:28 Emotional Intelligence8:56 Personal Growth13:17 Customer Culture in Operational Companies20:52 Human Connection In Business22:57 1st Class Lounge27:53 Which is better? Established customer culture or greenfield?30:17 Contact info and closingIf you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:â
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Accelerate business growthđ by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/servicesI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passportEpisode resources:Michael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcmattson/