
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

Apr 2, 2024 ⢠36min
The one where sheâs feral about support - Ashley Hayslett CX #OpenToWork E161
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Letâs help our next CX #OpenToWork seeker in âThe one where sheâs feral about supportâ with Ashley Hayslett in CX Passport Episode 161đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:48 Early Experience in Customer Support4:14 The Joy of Helping People with Customer Support7:41 Bridging Gap Between Customer and Business Decisions13:39 Contact Center as a Customer Insights Center15:48 Heartwarming Story of Turning it Around for Customers20:28 1st Class Lounge26:23 Using AI in Customer Experience29:13 Improving Agent Experience31:10 Whatâs Broken in Customer Experience34:04 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-h-28737710/Website: https://www.prohelpcx.com/

Mar 26, 2024 ⢠32min
The one with the people heroes - Celia Fleischaker CMO at isolved E160
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Up up and away! âThe one with the people heroesâ with Celia Fleischaker CMO at episode sponsor isolved in CX Passport Episode 160? Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:05 Blending Marketing and Experience6:28 Defining Employee Experience8:49 Employee Experience and Tangible Business Value13:50 Employee Expectations and Customer Experience18:26 1st Class Lounge23:03 Employee Concerns about AI26:15 Best examples of Employee and Customer Experience29:37 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 isolved for your sponsorship of this episode. Episode resources:isolved Website: https://www.isolvedhcm.com/Celia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiafleischaker/CX Passport Show Sponsorship Philosophy: https://bit.ly/cxpassportsponsorship

Mar 19, 2024 ⢠33min
The one with mental health and CX - Stephanie Coradin CEO & Founder DEMBO Inc E159
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...âThe one with mental health and CXâ with Stephanie Coradin CEO & Founder DEMBO Inc in CX Passport Episode 159đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:35 Linking Mental Health and Leadership5:25 Mental Health and Customer Experience9:43 Importance of Self Awareness12:27 Hospitality and Customer Experience13:53 Role of Listening and Empathy in Customer Service20:49 1st Class Lounge24:39 Improving Communication and Leadership28:55 Breaking Out of Traditional Mindsets30:37 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:Website: https://www.stephaniecoradin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demboinc/

Mar 12, 2024 ⢠33min
The one with where sheâs OG AI - Alyona Medelyan Co-Founder & CEO Thematic E158
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸âThe one with where sheâs OG AIâ with Alyona Medelyan Co-Founder & CEO Thematic in CX Passport Episode 158đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:43 Alyona representing OG of AI5:46 Advancements in AI and Language Models8:16 Thematic origin story - Solving customer problems10:26 Democratization of Insights14:29 Understanding Customer Needs in a Post-Survey World16:34 1st Class Lounge22:32 Influence of travel on CX approach25:07 Addressing Cultural Differences in a Remote Company28:26 Listening to customers in a post-survey world33:20 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medelyan/Website: https://getthematic.com/

Mar 5, 2024 ⢠33min
The one with outcomes not experiences - Jermaine Edwards B2B Customer Growth Strategist E157
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸ âThe one with outcomes not experiencesâ with Jermaine Edwards B2B Customer Growth Strategist in CX Passport Episode 157đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:18 CX skepticism in the Boardroom7:35 Which customers should a company care about?11:35 Creating Clarity in Customer Experience12:44 Outcomes or experiences16:18 1st Class Lounge20:18 Operationalizing Customer Revenue & Reputation Growth25:45 Engagement vs Retention31:04 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermaineedwards/Website: Jermaineedwards.com

Feb 27, 2024 ⢠29min
The one with the customer service Grandma Golden Rule - Emily Stubbs #OpenToWork E156
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Letâs accelerate another #OpenToWork CX Job Seeker Emily Stubbs in âThe one with the customer service Grandma Golden Ruleâ in CX Passport Episode 156đ§ CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:10 Why is CX important to Emily?5:03 Balancing Efficiency and Building Connections6:25 Creating Positive Experiences for Customers8:32 Customer Experience Impact on Business Results9:53 Delivering Personalized Experiences11:47 Avoiding Unintended Brand Promises14:34 1st Class Lounge19:55 Analyze Data - Improve CX23:21 How will Emily help companies with customer experience27:22 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stubbs-90781b2b/

Feb 20, 2024 ⢠36min
The one with the future of Customer Experience - Bill Staikos SVP at Medallia E155
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸âThe one with the future of Customer Experienceâ with Bill Staikos SVP at Medallia in CX Passport Episode 155 Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction6:00 The 4 Personas of a CX leader8:30 Future Thinking in Customer Experience11:00 The promise of Gen AI for customer experience16:15 The evolution of CX as a discipline19:12 Change Management and CXOs20:141st Class Lounge26:02 Driving Change with CX30:32 Advice for CX professionals33:11 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becustomerled/Be Customer Led podcast: www.becustomerled.com#customerservice #customerexperience #customer #improvecustomerexperience #customerserviceprocess #process #business #management #travel #bettercustomerservice

Feb 13, 2024 ⢠35min
The one with the eyes and ears of your brand - Milagros Gonzales, Ambassador Marketing Manager | Gorgias E154
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Want REAL customer insight? âThe one with the eyes and ears of your brandâ Milagros Gonzales, Ambassador Marketing Manager | Gorgias in CX Passport Episode 154đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:52 Knowledge to Experience4:51 Empathy in Customer Experience7:18 The Undervalued Front Line9:29 Moving from cost center to revenue generator14:38 Customer stories to drive improvement17:23 1st Class Lounge23:05 Why havenât all companies embraced customer experience25:59 Gorgiasâ approach to customer listening31:04 Balancing policy with human decision33:20 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milagros-gonzales-520565183/

Feb 6, 2024 ⢠39min
The one with LinkedIn trust & confidence - Sam Stern LinkedIn Sr Mgr Customer Experience E153
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Customer Experience at LinkedIn âThe one with LinkedIn trust & confidenceâ with Sam Stern Senior Manager Customer Experience at LinkedIn in CX Passport Episode 153đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction4:04 Customer Experience at LinkedIn9:11 Converting Insights into Action at LinkedIn17:00 Creating a customer-centric culture21:56 Customer Culture Success stories - Cleveland Clinic27:46 1st Class Lounge32:17 Customer Experience driving tangible improvement36:10 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:LinkedIn: Sam Stern | LinkedInCX Patterns newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7062857517466316800 CX Patterns Podcast: (Apple, Spotify)LI Learning course: Customer Experience Strategy: Build A Customer-Centric Culture

Jan 30, 2024 ⢠31min
The one where we amplify the CX job seeker - Adam Haesler #OpenToWork E152
What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...đ¤đď¸Once a month CX Passport stops down and amplifies a CX job seeker. Letâs help build a network for Adam Haesler and his #OpenToWork in âThe one where we amplify the CX job seekerâ in CX Passport Episode 152đ§ Whatâs in the episode?...CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction4:17 Adamâs journey into customer experience6:08 Focus on Outcomes over Outputs8:04 Using Scientific Method in CX13:14 Connecting Business Results and Customer Experience14:30 Reducing customer effort in customer service17:37 1st Class Lounge24:00 What Companies are Missing in Customer Experience27:53 Adamâs Next steps in Customer Experience29:22 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:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhaesler/