Podcasts about customer journey

SEO verändert sich grundlegend. Rankings und Keywords allein reichen nicht mehr aus. Mit AI Search, Google AI Overviews und LLMs rücken Customer Journey, Positionierung und Business-Verständnis in den Mittelpunkt.Gemeinsam mit Ann-Kathrin Reitmeyer sprechen wir darüber, warum moderne SEOs heute nicht mehr nur Suchmaschinen verstehen müssen, sondern auch Produkte, Zielgruppen und Unternehmensstrategie.Wir diskutieren, warum das Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) wichtiger wird als Suchvolumen, weshalb viele Unternehmen ihre eigenen USPs nicht klar kommunizieren und wie LLMs Marken heute als Spiegel ihrer Außenwahrnehmung dienen.Außerdem sprechen wir über Customer Journey Audits, Messaging-Analysen, den Einsatz von AI zur Identifikation von Content-Lücken sowie darüber, welche KPIs in einer Welt mit sinkenden Klickzahlen wirklich noch relevant sind.Eine Folge für alle, die SEO nicht mehr als Traffic-Kanal, sondern als strategische Disziplin verstehen wollen.

Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um eine Sache, die ich bei vielen Shopbetreibern beobachte und auch bei mir selbst kenne: die endlose To-Do-Liste, die nie leer wird, und der Satz "ich komme nicht zu den strategischen Themen, ich muss erst das Operative in den Griff kriegen". Das ist in den meisten Fällen eine Ausrede. Die Liste ist real, aber das Problem ist, dass abgepackte Päckchen, beantwortete Support-Nachrichten und der nächste Social Media Post sofort Dopamin liefern. Strategische Arbeit nicht. Du baust an einer Landingpage, optimierst Email Marketing oder testest Creatives und der Impact zeigt sich erst Wochen später, wenn er sich überhaupt zeigt. Also flüchtest du zurück in die 15-Euro-Stunden-Aufgaben, die du eigentlich abgeben oder über KI laufen lassen solltest. Ich gehe in der Folge an einem konkreten Beispiel aus meinem eigenen Alltag durch, wie ich entscheide was ich schiebe und was ich anpacke, warum die Frage nicht ist wann du Zeit findest, sondern wann du sie dir nimmst, und welche drei oder vier Hebel im Shop wirklich darüber entscheiden ob aus 30k im Monat 300k werden. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um einen Satz, den ich ständig höre: Ich bin Produktmensch, kein Zahlenmensch. Genau das ist oft der Grund, warum ein Shop irgendwann nicht mehr weiterwächst. Viele Brands starten als kreative Idee oder als Hobby, von Quereinsteigern mit Leidenschaft fürs Produkt und ohne BWL-Hintergrund. Das Bauchgefühl und ein gutes Produkt tragen dich erstaunlich weit, meistens bis irgendwo zwischen 20.000 und 100.000 Euro Monatsumsatz. Ich kenne das gut, ich habe Mathe im Abi gehasst und in meinem eigenen Shop lange nicht verstanden, dass manche Bestellungen unterm Strich sogar Geld gekostet haben. Ab einem gewissen Punkt reicht der Riecher allein aber nicht mehr, um auf 200.000, 500.000 oder eine Million im Monat zu kommen, dafür läuft E-Commerce zu datenbasiert. Die gute Nachricht: Du musst dafür kein Controller werden. Im Kern geht es um drei Zahlen. Erstens, wie viel du für einen Neukunden ausgeben kannst und ab wann er profitabel ist. Zweitens, wie viel Umsatz deine Bestandskunden bringen müssen, um die Fixkosten zu decken. Und drittens, wie viel du pro Tag innerhalb dieser Kennzahlen ausgeben darfst, um deine Ziele zu erreichen. Diese drei Zahlen steuern schon einen Großteil deines Unternehmens. Dein Geschmack und dein Bauchgefühl bleiben deine Stärke, aber sie müssen mit den Zahlen Hand in Hand gehen. Wenn du gerade stagnierst und nicht planbar sagen kannst, woher der nächste Wachstumsschritt kommt, fehlt dir genau diese Struktur. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Consistency sounds boring until you realize it's the fastest path to trust and the easiest way to spot what's broken. In this CX Pulse Check episode, Jeannie Walters is joined by Nick Westergaard, host of the On Brand podcast and author of Brand Now and Get Scrappy, to look at what actually moves the needle in customer experience (CX) and brand building when attention is scarce and expectations are high.We dig into why major brands point to reliable basics as the key to their turnarounds: better training, smoother checkout, smarter inventory, and fewer “almost good enough” moments. Nick shares a simple mental model for this kind of work: stop chasing one huge “wow” and start raising the floor everywhere. When customers know what to expect, they don't just come back, they give you more grace when something goes wrong.Then we zoom in on neuroscience and cognitive load, the hidden force behind friction. Customers live in constant partial attention, and every extra step, confusing choice, or unnecessary question drains their mental energy. We talk about why simplification often beats adding features, how AI customer service earned distrust through bad early experiences, and what it takes to use automation without getting in the way.We close with brand storytelling and cultural moments, including what we can learn from campaigns that hit at the right time and why even a small change like a Spotify icon can spark big feelings in a deeply personal product. If you want a sharper CX strategy, better customer journey design, and a clearer brand experience, hit play, subscribe, and share this with someone who owns a form, a flow, or a brand decision. If you have a question for the podcast, leave a message at askjeannie.vip.About Nick WestergaardNick Westergaard (https://www.nickwestergaard.com/) is an author, educator, and speaker. He's spent his career building standout brands at organizations of all sizes—from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies to President Obama's Jobs Council. Nick teaches at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business, where he leads the Story Lab program. He's the author of the books Brand Now and Get Scrappy, a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, host of the popular On Brand podcast, and a Moth StorySLAM Champion. An in-demand keynote speaker at conferences throughout the world, his work helps those struggling to stand out in our crowded, distracted world.Follow Nick on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickwestergaard Follow Nick's Podcast – On Brand - https://www.nickwestergaard.com/on-brand-podcast/ Follow Nick on Instagram - https://instagram.com/nickwestergaard Articles Mentioned:- Why 3 major brands see a consistent experience as key to their turnarounds (CX Dive) -- https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/3-major-brands-consistency-key-turnaround-efforts/822944/- Rethinking CX: The role neuroscience plays in developing the customer experience (Retail Customer Experience) -- https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/blogs/rethinking-cx-the-role-neuroscience-plays-in-developing-the-customer-experience/- Every Brand Has a Story to Tell — CMOs Decide How and When to Tell It (Variety) -- https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/walmart-cmo-nfl-spotify-loreal-cannes-lions-variety-1236788926/Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- http://experienceiseverythingbook.comExperience Investigators Website -- https://experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um ein sensibles Thema: Wie viel Gehalt zahlst du dir eigentlich selbst aus? Ich kenne viele Shopbetreiber, die ordentliche Umsätze machen, 50.000, 100.000, manchmal 150.000 Euro im Monat, und sich trotzdem nur 2.000 Euro netto auszahlen, teils weniger, teils gar nichts. In der Anfangsphase ist das okay. Aber wer den Shop langfristig aufbaut, muss irgendwann an den Punkt kommen, an dem privat genug hängenbleibt, um gut zu leben und nicht nur über die Runden zu kommen. Ich spreche aus Erfahrung, ich habe mir selbst lange kein vernünftiges Gehalt gezahlt. Deshalb rechne ich es in dieser Folge konkret durch. Für 5.000 Euro netto im Monat brauchst du rund 9.000 Euro brutto, weil du nah am Spitzensteuersatz bist. Dazu Rücklagen für die Unternehmenssteuern und einen Puffer fürs Wachstum, macht etwa 10.000 bis 20.000 Euro Profit im Monat. Bei einer realistischen Marge von 10 bis 20 Prozent bedeutet das 150.000 bis 200.000 Euro Netto-Umsatz, also nach Steuern, Rabatten und Retouren, nicht die Zahl, die du in Shopify siehst. Darunter ist ein Shop für die meisten eher ein zeitintensives Hobby. Wer sich jeden Tag den Arsch aufreißt und trotzdem am Existenzminimum lebt, betreibt auf Dauer Selbstausbeutung. Dann braucht es entweder bessere Zahlen oder eine ehrliche Entscheidung. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Simone Gudlick ist Vice President Marketing und CMO von Henkel Consumer Brands in Deutschland.Mit Olli & Martin spricht sie über Henkels größte Verwandlung: den Umbau ikonischer Traditionsmarken zu einer zukunftsfähigen, datengetriebenen und konsumentennahen Marketingorganisation.150 Jahre Henkel – und doch geht es in dieser Folge nicht um Nostalgie. Sondern um die Frage, wie ein Traditionsunternehmen lebendig bleibt, wenn es sich grundlegend verändert. Simone gibt Einblicke in den tiefgreifenden Umbau von Beauty, Laundry und Home Care zu einer gemeinsamen Consumer-Brands-Plattform: mit vollerem Fokus auf Marken wie Persil, Perwoll, WC Frisch, Schwarzkopf, Syoss und got2b – und mit Innovation, Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung als Wachstumsmotoren.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Tradition bleibt stark, wenn sie nicht stehen bleibt.Der eigentliche Vorteil großer Marken liegt nicht in KI selbst, sondern in den Daten und Erkenntnissen über Konsument*innen, die sie über Jahrzehnte aufgebaut haben.Transformation gelingt durch klare Kommunikation, Kultur und Teams.LinkedIn:→ Simone Gudlick→ Olli Busch→ Martin Boeing-MessingKeywords: Henkel, Consumer Brands, Persil, Perwoll, WC Frisch, Schwarzkopf, Syoss, got2b, FMCG, Markenführung, Marketingtransformation, Datenstrategie, Echtzeit-Marketing, KI im Marketing, End-to-End-Digitalisierung, Consumer Insights, Digital Experience, DX, High-Performing Teams, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni, Team Number One, Vulnerability-Based Trust, Peer-to-Peer Accountability, Customer Journey, Gen Z, Creator-Kollaborationen, Category Entry Points, Viewability, Adobe, Google, Microsoft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im dritten Teil meiner Sommerreihe dreht sich alles um die Frage, wie Lead-Generierung heute noch funktioniert. Denn eines hat sich in den letzten Jahren grundlegend verändert: Informationen sind dank KI jederzeit verfügbar. Ein PDF mit "10 Tipps" oder eine klassische Checkliste reichen deshalb oft nicht mehr aus, damit Menschen ihre E-Mail-Adresse hinterlassen. In dieser Folge zeige ich Dir, welche Freebies heute tatsächlich funktionieren und warum Orientierung der neue Erfolgsfaktor in der Lead-Generierung ist. Wir sprechen über Quizze, Entscheidungshilfen, Templates, KI-Assistenten, Webinare und darüber, weshalb hochwertige Freebies heute vor allem eines tun müssen: Sie sollen Arbeit sparen, Klarheit schaffen und den Einstieg in eine durchdachte Customer Journey bilden. Außerdem nehme ich Dich mit hinter die Kulissen meines eigenen Businesses und zeige, wie sich meine Freebies in den letzten Jahren verändert haben – von klassischen PDFs über meine Webinar-Plattform-Challenge bis hin zu den Lead-Magneten, die heute für mich am besten funktionieren. Wenn Du wissen möchtest, wie Du auch in Zeiten von KI hochwertige Leads gewinnst und warum ein gutes Freebie nur der erste Baustein eines funktionierenden Verkaufssystems ist, dann ist diese Folge genau das Richtige für Dich.

Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um eine Frage, die kaum jemand ausspricht, die sich aber viele Shopbetreiber insgeheim stellen: Bin ich zu blöd, meinen eigenen Onlineshop zu führen? Ich kenne dieses Gefühl selbst. Wenn der eigene Shop stagniert, wenn man Dinge probiert, von denen man überzeugt war, und das Ergebnis bleibt aus, dann liegt der Gedanke nah, dass etwas mit einem selbst nicht stimmt. Gerade weil so viel von einem selbst in dem Shop steckt. Aber ein Umsatzplateau hat fast immer mechanische Ursachen, die nichts mit dir als Person zu tun haben. Ich nehme dafür das Bild vom Auto: Wenn ich einen kaputten Motor reparieren müsste, würde ich es nicht hinbekommen, weil ich die Mechanik nicht kenne. Das macht mich nicht dumm. Genauso ist Stagnation kein Charaktertest, sondern ein fehlendes Bauteil. In neun von zehn Fällen hakt es im System, am Shop, am Angebot, an den Kennzahlen, den Creatives oder am Tracking, und nicht an dir. Niemand ist zu blöd für seinen eigenen Shop. Meistens stimmt nur an ein paar Stellen die Mechanik noch nicht. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Some women market without even trying, and their posts land, their emails get opened, their offers sell. Meanwhile, you're doing all the right things and still hearing crickets. The difference usually isn't talent. It's whether you've actually mapped your customer journey. In episode 336, I released a free lesson from my signature program, Effortless Sales, and the response was so strong that I wanted to share another one. This lesson is all about the customer journey, from the moment someone meets you to the moment they buy and beyond. Grab a journal for this one. It's short, but it's dense. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to spot the single most profitable thing you already sell, even if it's not your top earner Why knowing exactly where your people come from changes the words you use to welcome them The two questions that determine whether someone takes action once they land in your world What to do when someone doesn't take that action, and why it doesn't mean anything's wrong How to build a follow-up system that feels like hosting a party, not chasing a sale Why the experience after someone buys matters as much as the sale itself   RESOURCES MENTIONED  The Art of Receiving (12-week program, formerly Effortless Sales): sarahwalton.com/art-of-receiving   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? If this episode had you rethinking your own customer journey, let's talk about it. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 336: How to Use Scarcity Tools in Sales Without Feeling Slimy — https://sarahwalton.com/scarcity-tools-sales-abundance/ Episode 272: Marketing Not Working? This Might Be Why with Victoria Hajjar — https://sarahwalton.com/marketing-not-working/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

How do you break out of a performance plateau without extra budget? Footwear brand FitFlop is walking the talk (in FitFlops, of course). Fitflop's Brittany Ellam and Ash Singh from Jellyfish join WARC's David Tiltman to discuss how the brand tapped into thinking from The Multiplier Effect, and the impressive results it achieved by embracing a better approach to investing in brand and performance marketing. Guests: Brittany Ellam, Interim Global Head of Acquisition & Media, FitFlop Ashwin Singh, Media Strategy Director, Jellyfish Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Why FitFlop is a ‘multiplier effect' case study 02:57 – FitFlop's story: from comfort innovation to global brand 04:46 – Hitting the performance plateau: shrinking baselines, falling CVR 08:00 – Jellyfish's diagnosis: mental availability, not demand, is the problem 12:59 – Funding brand without extra budget: cutting low-intent traffic 17:46 – The “dynamic replenishment loop” explained 22:17 – Build–Nudge–Connect: rethinking creative and social proof 29:35 – Results: +68% ROAS, +30% revenue and rising conversion rates 36:24 – Internal buy-in, learnings and advice for marketers For 40 years, WARC has been providing the marketing industry with rigorous, unbiased evidence and expert effectiveness guidance. The WARC Podcast publishes a new episode every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe to The WARC Podcast here: https://www.warc.com/en/warc-podcastsSign up to daily WARC News for free: https://www.warc.com/en/latestBook a demo: https://www.warc.com/en/subscribe

Anmeldung zum Live-Workshop: https://www.berend-heins.de/live-q4?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=live-q4 In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts lade ich dich persönlich zu unserem ersten Q4 Live Workshop ein. Termin: Mittwoch, 8. Juli, 19:00. Du fragst dich vielleicht, warum jetzt schon, Q4 ist doch noch zwei Monate weg. Genau das ist der Punkt. Erfolgreiches Q4 wird nicht im November gemacht, sondern im Sommer. Wer ins Jahresendgeschäft mit vollem Konto und voller Email Liste reingeht, holt deutlich mehr raus als die Shops, die im Oktober anfangen sich Gedanken zu machen. Ein volles Konto baust du nicht in einer Woche auf und eine volle Email Liste erst recht nicht. Im Workshop gehen wir den kompletten Fahrplan von August bis Januar mit dir durch. Timing, Reihenfolge der Aktionen, wie du einen roten Faden durch diese Monate bekommst statt Black Friday als einzelnen Tag mit irgendeinem Rabatt zu verbrennen. Und vor allem wie du am Ende mit voller Liste, vollem Konto und ohne Reue rausgehst, dass du deine Marke verheizt hast. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Zum Live-Workshop anmelden: https://www.berend-heins.de/live-q4?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=live-q4 Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um ein Muster, das viele Shopbetreiber kennen: man dreht den Adspend hoch, der ROAS bricht ein und man zieht das Budget wieder runter. Beim nächsten Versuch dasselbe Spiel. Ich erkläre an einem Bild, warum das passiert. Ein Onlineshop ist wie ein Stelzenhaus im Meer. Steht das Ganze nur auf einer Säule, also nur auf einem guten Shop, nur auf einem starken Creative oder nur auf einer guten Conversion Rate, kippt es beim ersten Sturm. Erst ab vier Säulen wird das Fundament so stabil, dass es viel AdSpend aushält. Genau deswegen klappt die Skalierung bei den meisten irgendwann zusammen. Ich gehe durch, welche Säulen das konkret sind, vom Creative-Volumen über Iteration und Vielfalt, Hook-Qualität und Message bis zu Offer, AOV und Conversion Rate. Und ich erkläre warum es fast nie an "der Markt ist zu klein" liegt, sondern fast immer an Sollbruchstellen im eigenen Fundament. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Marketing im Kopf - ein Podcast von Luis BinderIn dieser Folge wird über verschiedene Unternehmen gesprochen, da Markennamen genannt werden, handelt es sich um UNBEZAHLTE WERBUNG!In dieser Folge: In der heutigen Podcastfolge von Marketing im Kopf geht's um die Wachstums- und Reifephase der Kundenbeziehung: Warum lohnt es sich für Unternehmen eigentlich, in bestehende Kunden zu investieren statt ständig neue zu gewinnen? Die kurze Antwort: Bestandskunden geben mit der Zeit mehr Geld aus, verursachen weniger Aufwand, empfehlen weiter und zahlen sogar höhere Preise. Aber vereinfacht gesagt nicht jeder Kunde lohnt sich. Wir schauen uns an, wie man strategisch wichtige Kunden identifiziert und Kundenbindung überhaupt richtig misst.____________________________________________⁠Marketing-News der Woche:⁠Gen Z entdeckt Marken auf mehr PlattformenCMOs von Coach, American Eagle und weiteren Marken berichten von einer fragmentierten Customer Journey. Pinterest gewinnt als visuelle Produktsuche, YouTube bleibt wichtig für Recherche und TikTok beeinflusst Verkäufe, obwohl die Zuordnung oft schwierig ist. Digitale Werbung sollte deshalb nach Nutzungssituation geplant werden.OpenAI bereitet neue Werbeformate vor OpenAI arbeitet offenbar nicht nur an klassischen Textanzeigen, sondern auch an Bild-, Video-, nativer, interaktiver und dialogbasierter Werbung. Für das Marketing ist vor allem Conversational Advertising interessant: Werbung könnte künftig direkt in KI-gestützte Beratung und Produktsuche eingebunden werden. Offen sind weiterhin Fragen zu Kennzeichnung, Datenschutz, Messbarkeit und Brand Safety.Frankreich verbietet Werbung für Ultra-Fast-FashionFrankreich hat ein produktbezogenes Werbeverbot für bestimmte Ultra-Fast-Fashion-Angebote beschlossen. Es soll auch Influencer Marketing betreffen und richtet sich vor allem gegen Plattformen wie Shein, Temu und AliExpress. Zusätzlich ist eine Umweltabgabe geplant, die bis 2030 auf maximal 10 € pro Artikel steigen kann. Die Regelung könnte zum Vorbild für weitere europäische Märkte werden und hätte dann direkte Folgen für E-Commerce- und Social-Media-Strategien.Creator Marketing verlässt den Social FeedEine Auswertung zeigt, dass Creator nicht mehr nur für Instagram, TikTok und YouTube eingesetzt werden. Marken integrieren ihre Inhalte zunehmend auch in Retail Media, Connected TV und Displaywerbung. 96 % der befragten Marketingverantwortlichen arbeiten laut der Untersuchung mit Influencern an Social-Media-Inhalten. Der Trend geht aber klar zu kanalübergreifenden Creator-Kampagnen mit messbaren Vertriebszielen.____________________________________________Vernetz dich gerne auf LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisbinder/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingimkopf/Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder Ideen? Melde dich unter: marketingimkopf@gmail.com Die Website zum Podcast findest du hier. [⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2WN7tH5⁠⁠⁠]

Zum Live-Workshop anmelden: https://www.berend-heins.de/live-q4?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=live-q4 Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um einen Denkfehler, der mir bei Shopbetreibern immer wieder begegnet: den Adspend nicht hochzudrehen, weil der Umsatz gerade nicht gut aussieht. Ads gehen immer in Vorleistung. Du gibst erst Geld aus, um Umsatz reinzuholen, nicht andersrum. Wenn du mit Neukunden profitabel bist oder den Break Even triffst, ist genau das der Punkt, an dem du mehr ausgeben musst, nicht weniger, denn der Profit kommt über die Bestandskunden. Wer stattdessen nach Bauchgefühl schaltet und nur aufdreht, wenn die Zahlen zufällig gut aussehen, fährt im Blindflug. Eine Kundin ist seit zweieinhalb Monaten bei uns. Vorher hat sie alles über den Shopify Umsatz gesteuert und sich dann gewundert, wenn zwei Monate später die BWA vom Steuerberater kam. Wir haben die Zahlen sauber gemacht, Ziele definiert und den Spend nach und nach hochgedreht, auch als der Umsatz noch nicht gut aussah. Zwei Monate später hat sich der Umsatz von 30.000 auf 150.000 Euro im Monat verfünffacht, und das profitabler als vorher. Wer sein Budget nach Gefühl statt nach klaren Zielen steuert, lässt nicht nur Umsatz liegen, sondern kann auch schnell viel Geld verbrennen. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Unsere freien Stellen: https://join.com/companies/broes-media In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um eine provokante These: 100% Wachstum pro Jahr sind für kleine Onlineshops keine Option, sondern Pflicht. Anfang des Jahres habe ich mit einer Brand, die wir betreuen, über die Jahresziele gesprochen. Knapp eine Million Umsatz in 2025, und die Ambition war: vielleicht 10-20% wachsen. Jetzt ist Juni und der Shop hat sich bereits verdoppelt, 100% Wachstum, obwohl das Mindset am Jahresanfang ein ganz anderes war. Und das in einem Umfeld, das alles andere als einfach ist. 56 Prozent des deutschen E-Commerce-Umsatzes laufen über Marktplätze, bei den Onlineshops bleiben von 95 Milliarden nur rund 42 Milliarden. Gleichzeitig hat sich die Zahl der Shopify Shops in Deutschland von 40.000 Ende 2021 auf 96.000 Ende 2025 mehr als verdoppelt. Mehr Shops, weniger Umsatz pro Shop. Trotzdem ist Wachstum möglich, wenn man die schwierige Wirtschaftslage nicht als bequeme Entschuldigung nimmt. Wer sich darauf ausruht, dass er immerhin nicht verliert, baut kein Unternehmen, von dem am Ende etwas hängenbleibt. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Too many service businesses think they have a marketing problem when they actually have a systems problem. They're posting on social media, testing ads, updating their website, experimenting with local email marketing, and creating endless business marketing content. Yet leads remain inconsistent and growth feels harder than it should.This is where local business marketing often goes wrong. Business owners collect tactics without understanding how those tactics work together. More visibility doesn't automatically create more customers. Because awareness alone isn't enough. People need a clear path from discovering your business to trusting you and ultimately taking action.Every customer journey starts with a problem. Whether someone needs a landscaper, photographer, financial advisor, or another service provider, they begin by searching for a solution. Getting found is important, but it's only the first step. Effective local business marketing requires a system that guides prospects through every stage of decision-making.As prospects evaluate their options, they ask important questions. Can they trust you? Do you understand their situation? Are you different from the competition? This is where strong messaging matters. For any local business strategist, the goal isn't simply generating attention, it's building confidence and removing friction throughout the buying process.Sales conversations create another common leak. Many business owners shift from helping to pitching. But customers aren't looking for features and packages. They're looking for outcomes. This insight is essential for a local business copywriter creating messaging that connects with real customer needs and motivations.The strongest businesses understand that local business marketing is not about adding more tools. It's about building a customer journey that moves people from awareness to trust to action. When every touchpoint supports the next step, marketing becomes simpler and more effective.If your leads seem to disappear somewhere between discovery and conversion, it may be time to examine the entire system. Because successful local business marketing isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things in the right order. And that's exactly how sustainable growth happens.Book a free call to identify where your customer journey is breaking down and discover the next best step for your business.Free Copy Call: Book it now. This episode was mixed and edited by Cardinal Studio.

Schluss mit Daten-Chaos: Wie Kühne + Nagel MarTech in der globalen Logistik nutzt!In dieser Folge begrüßt Host Dimitrios Haratsis Dmytro Taran, den Center of Excellence Manager und Global Lead for MarTech bei Kühne + Nagel. Dmytro ist ein ausgewiesener Experte für MarTech-Strategie, Customer Experience (CX) und globale Daten-Architektur. Mit über zwölf Jahren Erfahrung beim Weltmarktführer in der Logistik treibt er die digitale Transformation voran und sorgt dafür, dass komplexe technologische Infrastrukturen am Ende ein klares Ziel verfolgen: eine herausragende Customer Experience.Dimi und Dmytro sprechen über die gewaltige Herausforderung, in einem globalen Logistikunternehmen Ordnung in das „Daten-Chaos“ zu bringen. Sie diskutieren, warum das Marketing bei MarTech immer an erster Stelle stehen muss („Marketing first, then technology“), wie ein Center of Excellence als Brücke zwischen den Abteilungen fungiert und welche Rolle eine Customer Data Platform (CDP) bei der Zusammenführung von Kundenprofilen spielt. Dabei räumt Dmytro mit dem Mythos auf, dass Technologie allein Probleme löst, am Ende zählen der Mensch und die klare Vision eines vereinten Ökosystems.

In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts beantworte ich eine Frage, die ich immer wieder bekomme: lohnt sich TikTok Shop für meine Brand? TikTok ist in Deutschland inzwischen unter den Top 15 Online Händlern, mit über 25.000 aktiven Sellern und einem Umsatzanteil der über 46-Jährigen von 37 Prozent. Die Plattform funktioniert. Trotzdem ist meine Antwort in 90 Prozent der Anfragen ganz klar Nein. Du erfährst, warum TikTok Shop deutlich aufwendiger ist als Meta Ads, was es wirklich braucht um auf der Plattform Umsatz zu machen (Stichwort 30 bis 50 Content Pieces pro Tag, Livestreaming und Creator Management), und warum du im Bereich zwischen 10k und 200k Monatsumsatz fast immer besser fährst, wenn du erst Meta und Google sauber aufsetzt bevor du überhaupt über TikTok nachdenkst. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

AI is moving fast, but customer trust is moving the other way and that should make every customer experience leader pause. We've all seen the rush to deploy chatbots, automate support, and squeeze more efficiency out of service operations. The problem is that customers don't grade you on “AI adoption.” They grade you on whether they can get the job done, feel respected, and leave the interaction confident they were heard. We dig into why so many people say they “hate AI” when what they really hate is a broken experience: circular chatbot loops, unclear paths to resolution, and zero way to reach a human. We also talk about the less obvious wins, like AI that helps customers find answers inside an app, makes shopping easier, or offers proactive guidance at the right moment. When AI is designed around the customer journey, it can earn trust the same way humans do by showing up with the right help at the right time. To make this practical, we share three questions you can use this week to evaluate any AI in customer service or generative AI initiative: Is it working for the customer? What should this moment feel like? Can they always reach a human? We also make the case for human-in-the-loop support for nuanced situations and for transparency as a non negotiable trust signal. If you want AI that scales without sacrificing the experience, start here, then subscribe, share this with your team, and leave a review so more CX leaders can find it.Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- http://experienceiseverythingbook.comLearn more about CXI Membership™ and apply -- http://CXIMembership.comExperience Investigators -- https://experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um eine Zahl, auf die sich viel zu viele Shopbetreiber blind verlassen: den ROAS aus dem Meta Werbeanzeigenmanager. Diese Zahl lügt aus mehreren Gründen. Cookie Banner, iOS Restriktionen und Adblocker sorgen dafür, dass ein Teil der Conversions gar nicht erst ankommt. Gleichzeitig schreibt Meta sich Bestandskunden Käufe gut, die mit der eigentlichen Neukundengewinnung nichts zu tun haben. Das Ergebnis ist ein verzerrtes Bild, auf dessen Basis du Budgetentscheidungen triffst. Du erfährst, warum die einzig belastbaren Zahlen in deiner Gewinn und Verlustrechnung stehen, was es bedeutet einen Neukunden Break Even reinzuholen und warum das oft die smartere Strategie ist, und am konkreten Beispiel einer Kundin, wie ein stagnierender unprofitabler Shop in zwei Monaten auf 100.000 Euro Monatsumsatz gekommen ist, ohne dass sich am Meta ROAS irgendwas verbessert hat. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________

Recorded June 18, 2026 Live from the Biamp booth at InfoComm 2026, the AV SuperFriends sit down with Zach Snook, Chris Dieterich, Michael Hooper, and Abdul Chaudhri to talk through Biamp's latest announcements for higher ed and beyond. The conversation covers Biamp Workplace Control, including its cloud or local configuration, drag-and-drop design, node-based logic, Lua scripting, and AI-assisted workflows. They also dig into the new Devio UCX line for Teams and Zoom Rooms, expandable mics and speakers, USB-C content sharing and charging, and the value of running a full collaboration system from a single power connection. Along the way, the crew explores sound masking, speech privacy, paging, Parlé Voice Lift, Max Connect Auditorium Mode, ClearOne microphone integration, and Biamp's free design services—plus the usual AVSF detours into booth noise, wardrobe emergencies, steak dinner drama, and which microphone is actually blinking. Connect with our guests: Zack Snook https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachsnook/ Abdul Chaudhri https://www.linkedin.com/in/no1salesleader/ Chris Dieterich https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dieterich-cts-cqd-22843190/ Michael Hooper https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlhooper/   Products discussed: Workplace Control and Workplace Control Designer https://www.biamp.com/company/press-releases/press-release-detail/biamp-introduces-workplace-control--a-unified-av-automation-platform Devio UCX ​​https://www.biamp.com/company/press-releases/press-release-detail/biamp-introduces-devio-ucx--a-new-android-based-uc-compute-platform-with-integrated-professional-dsp Parle Voicelift https://www.biamp.com/solutions/applications/parle-voice-lift   Alternate show titles: If you remove the Internet from your system We do eavesdropping Specially trained chihuahuas Reasonable music It can help but it cannot change physics Borderline too small That's a very popular form factor… legally. Small things that make me happy I've checked 'em and they're actually accurate   We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

AI agents are already shopping, comparing, booking, and contacting support for the customers we've spent decades trying to understand. That means customer experience is no longer judged only by what a person feels in the moment, it's also scored by what an AI can find about your brand across policies, pricing, FAQs, reviews, and the broader web. If that idea makes you a little uneasy, good. It's the wake-up call CX leaders need right now. I break down what “agentic AI” changes in the customer journey and why it creates a world with no fine print. When an agent can surface your warranty terms, return rules, delivery performance, and reputation signals in seconds, the gaps between your brand promise and real experience become impossible to hide. We talk about the trust signals AI is likely to reward, including transparent pricing, clear and consistent policies, accurate product information, reliable delivery, and responsive customer service. Consistency stops being a nice-to-have and becomes the proof your brand can be trusted. And we don't lose the human part. Emotions still drive loyalty because people still make the final decision about who they trust. I share why a clear customer experience mission statement matters more than ever, especially if you're training internal teams and tools around a defined promise of how you want customers to feel. You'll leave with practical next steps: experiment with AI like a customer, audit your digital experience, remove hidden friction, and tighten the public signals that shape recommendations. If an AI agent evaluated your brand today, what would it say about your customer experience? Listen now, then subscribe, share with a CX leader, and leave a review.Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- http://experienceiseverythingbook.comLearn more about CXI Membership™ and apply -- http://CXIMembership.comExperience Investigators -- https://experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

This Summer SEO Rewind episode is one you may have missed, but it is worth coming back to in 2026 ...especially if you're trying to create content that actually helps your audience instead of just adding more noise to the internet.In this conversation, I'm joined by Christine McLean Lewis to talk about how content and expertise work together, why your content should be built around the customer experience, and how different types of content assets:blog posts, videos, case studies, podcasts, social content, and more ...can support your audience at different points in their journey. Christine explains that a content asset is anything you create to solve a specific problem or answer a customer's question, which is such a helpful way to think beyond “just write another blog post.”This episode also digs into linkable assets, original research, social proof, user-generated content, and why case studies matter so much when you want your content to build trust. Not just traffic.And honestly? In 2026, this message matters even more. With AI-generated content everywhere, the brands that stand out are the ones willing to bring real expertise, real examples, real customer insight, and real proof into their content. Christine's best advice still hits: don't follow the crowd. Instead, showcase your expertise.So if you're a solopreneur, small business owner, ecommerce seller, or content creator wondering how to make your content more useful, more strategic, and more connected to your actual customers, this rewind episode is a perfect listen. Think of it as a reminder that better SEO starts with better service to the person on the other side of the screen.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at  Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise  Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

If you've ever shouted “just let me talk to a person” at a chatbot, this one's for you. Jeannie Walters is joined by special cohost Brandon McGovern, Senior Director of Customer Experience at HP, to pressure-test the biggest question in AI customer service right now: how do we automate without breaking trust?We start with a headline that feels like a warning label. Norse Atlantic Airways offers dirt-cheap tickets, but customers say there's a catch: customer support is so locked behind tech that getting help can become impossible. We unpack why this isn't simply a “tech problem,” but a governance and leadership problem. When companies remove phone numbers, skip the escape hatch, and ignore high-emotion journeys like refunds and disruptions, they don't just frustrate people, they create financial harm and open the door to fraud.Then we zoom out to the enterprise reality. Cisco's line that adopting AI is “like surgery without the drugs” is painfully honest, and it frames the messy middle many CX teams are living through. We talk about why rushing to automate tasks can amplify mistakes, how to redesign workflows around outcomes, and why “faster” is the wrong North Star compared to what's now possible. Along the way, we dig into authenticity, rising customer expectations, and why AI is killing the illusion of fine print as customers use their own tools to read policies and push back.If you're leading CX, contact centers, or digital support, you'll leave with practical guardrails for pilots, measurement, and intent selection. Subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review with the biggest AI question you're wrestling with right now.About Brandon McGovernSenior Director of Customer Experience at HPUnderstanding your customers isn't enough. I build the systems that turn that understanding into outcomes.I'm a Senior Director of Customer Experience at HP, leading enterprise-wide measurement, analytics, and operations that enable the company to understand and act on customer sentiment in real time. I oversee a global Voice of the Customer ecosystem capturing tens of millions of signals annually, translating them into product, service, digital, and brand strategy decisions across the business.My work has delivered double-digit NPS improvements and material revenue impact by shifting CX from a reporting function to an operational and strategic capability - powered by data, automation, and applied AI.Beyond enterprise implementation, I build with AI hands-on - personal projects in game design, product prototyping, and workflow automation using Claude, Lovable, and other tools. Building outside my domain teaches me where AI actually breaks down, which makes me a better architect of AI-powered operating models at work.I bring engineering depth coupled with business leadership (MBA, MS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford executive education), and I specialize in building scalable CX platforms, driving cultural change, and aligning executives around customer-led transformation. Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcgovern/Articles Mentioned:- Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There's a Catch (Wired) -- https://www.wired.com/story/norse-airlines-ftc-complaints-ai-scams/- Cisco exec says adopting AI is like 'surgery without the drugs' (Business Insider) -- https://www.businessinsider.com/cisco-ai-adoption-customer-service-2026-5- Dissatisfied: Three-fourths of AI customer service rollouts are a letdown (The Register) -- https://www.theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/13/ai-customer-service-bots-get-rolled-back-at-74-of-firms/5239800Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if you could give every customer a luxury experience - without a luxury budget? In this episode of the Unemployable Podcast, Jeff Dudan sits down with Neen James, global keynote speaker, luxury experience strategist, and author of *Exceptional Experiences*, to reveal the exact systems and mindsets that separate transactional businesses from unforgettable ones. Neen breaks down why satisfied customers are your biggest risk (not your biggest asset), how a $6 magazine subscription won a six-figure contract, why every business should think like a hotel concierge instead of a bellhop, and the five luxury levers any company - home services, franchise, B2B, or retail - can apply immediately to create advocates, not just clients. You'll learn: • The difference between a transactional and transformational customer experience • How to systemize thoughtfulness so personalization scales across your team • What luxury brands like Chanel, Delta, and private aviation do differently - and how you can borrow it • Why storytelling and metaphor are free tools that make your business impossible to forget • The Experience Elevation Model: Entice → Invite → Excite → Delight → Ignite • How to create "champagne moments" that turn ordinary service into word-of-mouth marketing • The hidden cost of not paying attention - in business, relationships, and life • Why your satisfied customers are already being poached by your competitors Whether you're a franchisee, franchise brand, home services business, or entrepreneur looking to build a legacy brand, this episode is packed with actionable systems you can start implementing today.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com Guest: Neen James Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AussieNeen  Guest Website: https://neenjames.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenjames/  #CustomerExperience #LuxuryBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #FranchiseBusiness #WordOfMouth #BusinessStrategy #UnemployablePodcast #Neen James #ClientRetention #EntrepreneurMindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if you could give every customer a luxury experience - without a luxury budget? In this episode of the Unemployable Podcast, Jeff Dudan sits down with Neen James, global keynote speaker, luxury experience strategist, and author of *Exceptional Experiences*, to reveal the exact systems and mindsets that separate transactional businesses from unforgettable ones. Neen breaks down why satisfied customers are your biggest risk (not your biggest asset), how a $6 magazine subscription won a six-figure contract, why every business should think like a hotel concierge instead of a bellhop, and the five luxury levers any company - home services, franchise, B2B, or retail - can apply immediately to create advocates, not just clients. You'll learn: • The difference between a transactional and transformational customer experience • How to systemize thoughtfulness so personalization scales across your team • What luxury brands like Chanel, Delta, and private aviation do differently - and how you can borrow it • Why storytelling and metaphor are free tools that make your business impossible to forget • The Experience Elevation Model: Entice → Invite → Excite → Delight → Ignite • How to create "champagne moments" that turn ordinary service into word-of-mouth marketing • The hidden cost of not paying attention - in business, relationships, and life • Why your satisfied customers are already being poached by your competitors Whether you're a franchisee, franchise brand, home services business, or entrepreneur looking to build a legacy brand, this episode is packed with actionable systems you can start implementing today.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com Guest: Neen James Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AussieNeen  Guest Website: https://neenjames.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenjames/  #CustomerExperience #LuxuryBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #FranchiseBusiness #WordOfMouth #BusinessStrategy #UnemployablePodcast #Neen James #ClientRetention #EntrepreneurMindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Du machst gute Musik und trotzdem verkauft sie sich nicht. Liegt es an deinem Talent? Nein. Und genau darum geht es in dieser Folge. Wenn du als Musikerin* deine Songs veröffentlichst, begegnet dir ständig dieser eine Satz, laut oder leise, von anderen oder aus deinem eigenen Kopf: »Wenn es wirklich gut ist, verkauft es sich schon.« Dieser Satz kostet Musikerinnen* Zeit und Geld. Denn er schneidet genau das ab, was eigentlich passieren müsste: den Umsatzkreislauf schließen. In dieser Folge erkläre ich dir, warum so viele Musikerinnen* nach dem Release in Stille verschwinden statt in Umsatz, warum »Wenn es gut ist, verkauft es sich« der teuerste Glaubenssatz in der Musikbranche ist und welche vier Stationen du durchlaufen musst, damit aus deiner Musik tatsächlich Geld wird. Am Beispiel einer Record Release Kampagne zeige ich, was vor dem Durchbruch wirklich passiert (und warum niemand darüber spricht). Das sind deine 3 Learnings aus der Folge: ✓ Nicht dein Talent fehlt — der Kreislauf fehlt → die meisten Musikerinnen* hören nach dem Angebot auf und jagen der nächsten Idee hinterher, statt bestehende Projekte zu Ende zu bringen. ✓ Expertise zeigen ist nicht Sichtbarkeit → es bedeutet, deine Zielgruppe zu kennen, ihre Customer Journey zu verstehen und strategisch auf jede Station einzuzahlen — nicht »irgendwas posten«. ✓ Erfolg beginnt nicht beim Durchbruch → er beginnt in den stillen Runden davor, in denen Zahlen ausgewertet und Bestehendes iteriert wird. Genau darüber redet niemand. Willst du mit deiner Musik Geld verdienen und bist bereit, in deine Karriere zu investieren? Dann schreib mir eine E-Mail an imke@raketerei.com. Ich lade dich zu einem kostenfreien Kennenlerncall ein und wir gucken gemeinsam, wie ich dich unterstützen kann, deinen Umsatzkreislauf zu schließen.

Most brands underestimate how much personalized retention strategies can transform their growth — Zach Fromson, Co-Founder at Lilo Social, uncovers the overlooked levers brands must pull now to supercharge customer lifetime value and build a sustainable business.In this eye-opening episode, Zach, a top Klaviyo Elite partner and co-founder of the full-funnel agency Lilo Social, reveals how brands are leaving money on the table by sticking with linear, one-size-fits-all retention approaches. Instead, he dives into the nuanced science of journey mapping, channel-specific insights, and the strategic use of data — showing exactly how to craft experiences that foster loyalty, increase LTV, and outsmart rising CACs.You'll discover the real reasons most brands aren't fully leveraging their retention potential — from capacity gaps to a lack of education around journey mapping and automation. Zach shares concrete frameworks for understanding customer behavior across subscription, durable, and one-time purchase spaces, and how to build customized, context-driven workflows that move beyond generic promos. Learn how to measure success through metrics like time to repurchase, AOV, and cohort analysis, proving that a granular, tailored approach isn't just smart — it's essential in today's competitive landscape.We also break down emerging channels like SMS and innovative tools such as Google's RCS — and how early adoption can give you a crucial edge before saturation. Zach reveals how the most forward-thinking brands are integrating these new modalities to deepen engagement, gather richer data, and create immersive shopping experiences. Plus, get his take on the broad impact of AI on agency workflows and how to future-proof your team.If you're a founder, marketer, or e-commerce owner tired of playing it safe with generic strategies, this episode is your blueprint to unlocking exponential growth through smarter retention. Don't be the brand left behind in the noise; adapt, innovate, and thrive — Zach shows you exactly how.Want to learn how to make your retention efforts more personalized, simple, and surprisingly effective? This episode is your first step toward conversion mastery. Reach out to Zach at LiloSocial.com or connect on LinkedIn — your next big move starts here.

Recorded at Adobe Summit 2026, this episode of The CMO Show features Yasmin Spencer, Director of Marketing at Western Sydney University, unpacking the research-led reset reshaping one of marketing's most complex paths to purchase – choosing a uni.  After extensive domestic and international research, Yasmin and her team uncovered a clear shift in how students choose where to study. More than half of the top 15 decision drivers now centre on outcomes, specifically how likely a university is to help them land a job. The degree is no longer the product. The destination is.  But the defining insight wasn't just about employability, it was the experience gap. Students are benchmarking universities against the best consumer brands they use every day. As Yasmin puts it, they can order from The Iconic and receive delivery in three hours, yet wait months for a university offer. From application to enrolment, the journey has become more complex than getting a home loan and that disconnect is no longer acceptable.  This episode reframes higher education as a customer experience problem, not communications one. Yasmin breaks down what it takes to meet modern expectations for speed, simplicity and service, and what real customer-centricity looks like when it's tied to outcomes, not activity.  You'll hear how Western Sydney University is responding in practice, from launching ODIE, an AI-powered Open Day concierge designed to remove real friction, to simultaneously leading a major marketing team restructure. By simplifying the operating model, rebuilding capability and focusing the team on experience, execution and impact, they've created the conditions to fix a journey that has historically been too complex to convert.    This episode is brought to you by impact advisory, communications and events agency, ImpactInstitute in partnership with Adobe.  www.impactinstitute.com.au | https://business.adobe.com/au

What does customer centricity really look like in fast-growing emerging markets? In this episode, we answer a listener question from a fintech support professional in the Gambia navigating rapid growth, limited resources, and constantly evolving customer expectations. We explore how organizations can build trust at scale by creating a customer-centric culture rooted in leadership, listening systems, and daily operational discipline. We also discuss why frontline support teams are critical in emerging-market fintech, serving as the real-time voice of the customer and a powerful driver of business insight and loyalty. If this helps you lead customer experience, subscribe, share the episode with a teammate, and leave a rating or review so more CX leaders can find it.Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- http://experienceiseverythingbook.comLearn more about CXI Membership™ and apply -- http://CXIMembership.comExperience Investigators -- https://experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

Mit Philipp Baumanns (telli) Staffel #13 Folge #3 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups *** www.telli.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/philippbaumanns/ *** Im Podcast „Marketing From Zero To One“ erzählt Philipp Baumanns, Co-Founder von telli.com, über den Aufbau seines KI-Startups für automatisierte Telefonie im Vertrieb und Kundenservice. Telli entwickelt Voice Agents, die eigenständig mit Kunden telefonieren, Leads qualifizieren und Prozesse entlang der gesamten Customer Journey skalieren. Zentrale Themen sind die schnelle Entwicklung seit der Gründung 2024, die Teilnahme am Y Combinator, ihre Zeit im Silicon Valley sowie der Fokus auf skalierbare B2C-Use-Cases mit hohem Anrufvolumen. Darüber hinaus gibt Philipp spannende Einblicke in ihre Go-to-Market-Strategien, den Einsatz von KI im eigenen Startup und die langfristige Vision für telli. *** 2:37 – Live-Demo des telli Voice Agents "Emma" 4:01 – Hintergrund & Weg zur Gründung 4:51 – Ursprungsidee kam von Enpal (Callcenter-Probleme) 6:01 – Automatisierungspotenzial in Telefonie 6:09 – Studium & unternehmerische Motivation 7:20 – Praktika & Hardskills (Finance & Analytics) 8:25 – Co-Founder-Team & Entstehung 10:02 – Marktsetup & bestehende Lösungen 12:29 – Bewerbung & Aufnahme bei Y Combinator 15:27 – YC-Erfahrung & Arbeit in den USA 16:48 – Wachstum & Produktentwicklung im Accelerator 18:36 – Demo Day & Investorennetzwerk 19:28 – Erste Kunden & Go-to-Market 20:29 – Lead-Qualifizierung als zentraler Use Case 21:33 – Skalierung über Industrien hinweg 22:47 – Einsatz bei großen Kunden (z. B. Sky) 24:47 – Produktlogik & Agentensteuerung 25:28 – Akzeptanz von Voice AI bei Endkunden 27:39 – Personalisierung & Multilingualität 29:52 – Pricing-Modell (usage-based) 31:17 – Zielkunden & ideale Use Cases 32:39 – Kundengewinnung (Inbound & Outbound) 35:13 – Rollenverteilung im Gründerteam 36:10 – Social Media & virale Use Cases 38:25 – Internationalisierung (USA vs. Europa) 39:30 – Wettbewerb & Positionierung 41:53 – Vision: AI-first CRM & Engagement-Plattform 44:31 – Abhängigkeit von LLM-Providern 46:35 – Neue Business-Chancen durch Voice AI 48:40 – Multilingualität & neue Use Cases 49:42 – KI im eigenen Unternehmen 51:04 – Hiring & AI-first Mindset 52:25 – KI als Growth-Enabler (Sales & Marketing) 53:54 – Namensfindung (Telli vs. Sprich.ai) 55:15 – Start-Initiative & Engagement 56:10 – Studium vs. Startup-Realität

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Yanique Grant sits down with Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, to explore how AI is fundamentally changing business visibility online.Jimi shares insights from 20+ years in digital marketing and 70+ podcast appearances, discussing the critical shift from traditional SEO to AI Search Optimization (Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization).Learn why 60% of Google searches don't click through anymore, how to become visible to large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, and why personal branding is now mandatory for business growth in 2026. Discover what the future holds for AI agents, autonomous task management, and how to ensure your business doesn't get left behind.Key Topics:• From Magician to Marketing Strategist: Jimi's unexpected career path• The 60% Google search shift and what it means for your business• Traditional SEO vs. AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO)• How to become visible to large language models• The future of AI agents and autonomous helpers• Why YouTube and LinkedIn are critical for AI visibility• The personal branding revolution: Why it's mandatory now• Featured books: Jonathan Livingston Seagull & I'm PossibleResources:Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: thrive-agency.comJimi on LinkedIn: Connect with Jimi for daily AI insights (posts Mon-Fri)Follow Navigating the Customer Experience:X (Twitter): @NavigatingCXFacebook: Navigating the Customer Experience CommunityWebsite: yaniquegrant.com

In this episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey Morgan dives deep into customer retention and why it’s a game-changer for your business. She shares practical strategies to keep your customers coming back, from mapping the customer journey, creating milestones, and ensuring consistent touchpoints, to surprising and delighting your clients. Stacey explains how understanding your customer’s needs, communicating your vision, mission, and values, and making them feel part of your community turns first-time buyers into loyal, lifelong customers. This episode is packed with actionable insights for small business owners who want to focus on retention, build meaningful relationships, and reduce the cost of constantly acquiring new customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is loud right now, but the real question is quieter: how do we use it to create a better customer experience without losing the human at the center? From the floor of CXPA CX Leaders Advance, Jeannie Walters grabbed a few brilliant minds and asked one simple prompt: What's the one thing we should be thinking about for the future of CX?The answers go far beyond any single trend. From evolving skill sets and smarter measurement to human-centered design and change management, this episode brings together a range of perspectives on where CX is heading next.You'll hear insights on blending technical and human skills, capturing and acting on customer emotion, grounding strategy in real value, and ensuring teams can actually adopt the changes we design.If you're shaping experiences, building journeys, or leading CX transformation, this is a quick hit of perspective to help you focus on what matters most.Subscribe, share this with a CX leader on your team, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Episode Guests:Sasha Fard, MBA, CCXPDirector, Omnichannel Analytics, AssurantFollow Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashafard/Heidi Taylor, PMP, CCXPSenior Global CX Project Manager, LenovoFollow Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidimtaylor/Emma Winstead, CCXPCustomer Experience Business Partner, Delaware NorthFollow Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-winstead-ccxp-90b815172/Nicole Aguilera, CCXPBusiness System Consultant III, Mutual of OmahaFollow Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleaguilera/Scott Lee Holloway, CCXPHead of Customer Experience, APS BankFollow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleeholloway/Lauren WierCustomer Experience Business Partner, Delaware NorthFollow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-wier-17448430/Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- experienceiseverythingbook.comLearn more about CXI Membership™ and apply -- CXIMembership.comExperience Investigators -- experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

Andy Povey is joined by Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey, the global design and innovation agency behind some of the world's most innovative immersive experiences. Andy shares how Journey blends storytelling, technology, and multidisciplinary creativity to transform everything from theme parks and observation decks to healthcare and live entertainment. They discuss the shift from digital to real-world experiences, the importance of designing every touchpoint in the guest journey, and why the most memorable moments often happen before the main event even begins.   Topics Discussed How Journey creates world-class immersive experiences across multiple industries Why storytelling is the foundation of every successful project Designing experiences beyond entertainment, including healthcare and hospitality The transformation of the Empire State Building visitor experience Lessons from Disney's MagicBand and pre-arrival guest engagement The growing demand for real-life, technology-enabled experiences How Journey combines diverse creative disciplines under one roof The future of immersive experiences and opportunities with influencer-led attractions Why every part of the guest journey, including queues, matters The shift from the experience economy to the transformation economy   Show references: Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey https://journey.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeydotworld/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzimmerman1/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

This Podcast is sponsored by Team Simmer Go to TeamSimmer and use the coupon code DEVIATE for 10% on individual course purchases. The Technical Marketing Handbook provides a comprehensive journey through technical marketing principles. (Getting an update soon) Sign up to the Simmer Newsletter for the latest news in Technical Marketing. NEW SIMMER COURSE ALERT!  - Data Analysis with R - taught by Arben Kqiku Latest content from Simo Ahava Add IPv6 Support To Your Server-side GTM Load Balancer Latest content from Juliana Jackson Your Ad Platforms have a definition of “New Customer”...and it's not yours (subscribe to the newsletter for more amazing content) Article is written in collaboration with Stape.io Mentioned in the episode: Stape Emotional Targeting Book by Talia Wolf Emotional Grader tool early access Slobodan Manic from No Hacks Connect with Talia Wolf Linkedin Her website This podcast is brought to you by Juliana Jackson and Simo Ahava.

Florian Lörsch von Annerton erklärt, was die CCD2 konkret für BNPL, Rechnungskauf und den Checkout bedeutet – entlang der gesamten Customer Journey.

Personalization at scale gets pitched like a switch you flip, but the reality is messier and way more human. From Adobe Summit, Jeannie Walters' sits down with IBM leaders to unpack what it takes to deliver customer experience that feels consistent, connected, and genuinely helpful across digital touchpoints even when different teams, tools, and timelines are involved.First, Betsy Rohtbart, VP, Digital Experience & IBM.com, shares a simple reframing with big implications: start with the task your visitor is trying to complete, then design the experience to make that “pay off” every time. We talk about why customers often feel the gaps instead of the beautiful moments we intended, how secret shopping your own trial and onboarding flow exposes breakpoints fast, and why chasing problems like a “toddler soccer game” creates more friction. The standard is brutal but fair: customers compare you to their last best experience anywhere.Then Jay Trestain, EMEA Marketing Transformation Lead & Client Partner, breaks down agentic orchestration in plain terms: AI agents that act as domain experts and work together across an enterprise workflow. We dig into what leaders miss when they rush to deploy AI, how a clear North Star vision sharpens decisions about martech, process redesign, and KPIs, and why agentic technology is changing digital discovery by bypassing traditional web real estate. The punchline: governance is not red tape, it's the engine for rapid, high-quality decisions that help good pilots scale into real value.Subscribe for more practical customer experience strategy, share this with a teammate leading transformation, and leave a review.Follow Betsy Rohtbart on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/betsymorserohtbart/Follow Jay Trestain on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jay-trestain/Resources Mentioned:Order your copy of Experience Is Everything -- experienceiseverythingbook.comLearn more about CXI Membership™ and apply -- CXIMembership.comExperience Investigators -- experienceinvestigators.comEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Leave your review at ratethispodcast.com/xact.Want to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie Walters, CCXP, CSP on LinkedIn!)

Some product manufacturers treat launch as the end of the journey. It isn't. In episode 325 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud break down a powerful idea from Tony Fadell: “Builders build, ship, then solve what breaks.” They explore what really happens after a product hits the market, and why chasing perfection before launch can actually kill your chances of success. You'll learn: Why over-engineering delays launches (and increases risk) How Version 1 should really be defined: simple, lovable, and complete What real-world users reveal that prototypes never can How to collect meaningful feedback without damaging your reputation Why early adopters are critical for innovative products How smart teams build Version 2 while Version 1 is still launching Developing a new product in 2026? You'll have food for thought from this one!   Sections 00:13 — Episode overview 00:37 — Tony Fadell's quote 01:37 — Why perfection is a trap 04:28 — Engineering vs speed trade-off 06:30 — Launch early vs over-engineering 07:46 — De-risking with Version 1 10:30 — “Simple, lovable, complete” 13:43 — Launch isn't the finish line 15:04 — Real-world user behaviour 17:06 — Nest example (unexpected insights) 19:36 — Managing reviews & early releases 21:27 — Choosing the right early users 24:02 — Misinterpreting “ship early” 25:47 — Lessons from product reliability 26:56 — Why post-launch work matters 28:28 — Continuous product development 30:25 — Key takeaways Related content Tony Fadell's LinkedIn post How to Manufacture a New Product with the Customer Journey in Mind Buy the book: Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making A Logical Development Roadmap for New Hardware Products   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

After someone downloads your lead magnet, you cannot just cross your fingers and eyes and toes, and *hope* they magically decide to buy.In this episode, Allison breaks down exactly what to send next so your Nurture Sequence actually leads somewhere instead of becoming a random pile of “nice to have” emails. You'll hear how to guide subscribers step by step, build real buyer readiness, and make your offer feel like the natural next move. TAKEAWAYS:Your Nurture Sequence should bridge the gap between the lead magnet and the pitch, not leave subscribers hanging with content that feels good but goes nowhere.Each email should solve one pain point while naturally revealing the next one, so your audience keeps moving forward instead of stalling out.The Nurture Sequence is where you sell people on the ideas, methodology, and transformation behind your program before you ever ask them to buy.Simple, actionable content like templates or quick wins helps subscribers experience your process, trust your expertise, and start seeing results before they become clientsLINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here.Watch the recordings of the Funnel Fix Sessions! Over the course of 3 sessions, Allison will help you to dig into your existing email funnel, understand where why it's not producing sales of your course or membership like it should be, and exactly what to fix to increase sales. Click here to get accesss.Haven't listened to Session 1 yet? Do that first! Click here to listen.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot

As AI rapidly reshapes how customers discover, evaluate, and engage with brands, marketers are being forced to rethink the fundamentals of the customer journey. In this episode of The Digital Marketing Podcast, Daniel Rowles speaks with Rachel Thornton, CMO of Adobe Enterprise, to explore what this shift really means in practice. Recorded just ahead of Adobe Summit, Rachel shares exclusive insights into Adobe's latest thinking, product direction, and how enterprise marketers should adapt to an increasingly AI-driven landscape. From evolving user expectations to the rise of AI as the primary interface, this conversation goes beyond the hype to examine the real implications for strategy, data, and customer experience. In This Episode How AI is transforming the traditional linear customer journey into something far more dynamic and unpredictable Why discovery and consideration are being reshaped by AI-powered interfaces and assistants What Adobe is announcing at Summit and how it reflects broader industry shifts How CMOs should rethink customer engagement in an environment where AI intermediates interactions The growing importance of first-party data and real-time personalisation How enterprise organisations are adapting their tech stacks to support AI-led experiences The challenges of maintaining brand consistency when AI is part of the customer interface What marketers often misunderstand about AI and where to focus instead How internal teams and workflows need to evolve to keep pace with change Key Takeaways The customer journey is no longer linear. It is fluid, fragmented, and increasingly influenced by AI-driven touchpoints AI is becoming the primary interface between brands and customers, which changes how influence and trust are built Marketers need to prioritise high-quality, structured data to enable effective AI-driven personalisation Speed and adaptability are now critical competitive advantages in digital marketing Organisations must rethink not just tools, but also teams, processes, and skills There is a growing need to balance automation with authentic brand voice and human oversight Experimentation is essential. Waiting for certainty in AI adoption is likely to result in falling behind

In the ever-evolving world of digital banking, understanding the shifts and trends is crucial for industry practitioners and innovators. In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau hosts Dharmesh Mistry and Dave Wallace to explore the transformative moments in banking and fintech over the past decade, the impact of technology on the financial services industry, and the future of work. They discuss the rise of 5G, smartphones, digital banking, and the need for industry revaluation to adapt to rapid technological convergence.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:20 The Game Changers and Misreads11:57 The Role of Fintechs and Neobanks21:24 The Future of Banking: A New Paradigm32:16 Rethinking Banking for the Future34:09 AI Native Banking37:03 Jobs and the Human Contribution 

In the ever-evolving world of digital banking, understanding the shifts and trends is crucial for industry practitioners and innovators. In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau hosts Dharmesh Mistry and Dave Wallace to explore the transformative moments in banking and fintech over the past decade, the impact of technology on the financial services industry, and the future of work. They discuss the rise of 5G, smartphones, digital banking, and the need for industry revaluation to adapt to rapid technological convergence.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:20 The Game Changers and Misreads11:57 The Role of Fintechs and Neobanks21:24 The Future of Banking: A New Paradigm32:16 Rethinking Banking for the Future34:09 AI Native Banking37:03 Jobs and the Human Contribution

Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #279, we welcomed Jack Siney, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer at FrontRace. FrontRace brings together your team's real activity data and connects it across systems, and apply powerful AI to reveal what's working, what's not, and what to do next.This is the future of AI transformation: grounded in truth, built on your data, and tailored to how your company actually works.In this episode, Jack and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that his team think through on a daily basis to build world class customer experiences.**Episode #279 Highlight Reel:**1. Leveraging & configuring your data to drive growth 2. Connecting your customer data across the whole journey 3. Understanding which metrics matter most 4. Ensuring your team understands what drives the business 5. Always be learning & course correcting Click here to learn more about Jack SineyClick here to learn more about FrontRaceHuge thanks to Jack for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & data configuration space into the future. For all of our Apple & Spotify podcast listener friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new members of the "CX Nation". You know what would be even better?Go tell your friends or teammates about CXC's custom content, strategic partner solutions (Hubspot, Intercom, & Freshworks) & On-Demand services & invite them to join the CX Nation, a community of 15K+ customer focused business leaders!Want to see how your customer experience compares to the world's top-performing customer focused companies? Thanks to all of you for being apart of the "CX Nation" and helping customer focused business leaders across the world make happiness a habit!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles TodayTweet us @cxchroniclesCheck out our Instagram @cxchroniclesClick here to checkout the CXC websiteEmail us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

For years, growth has been built around a simple idea. Drive traffic into a funnel, move people through stages, convert, repeat. But that model was built for a different time. A time when brands controlled information and buyers followed predictable paths. That is no longer the reality. Today, people explore, pause, research, ask communities, trust creators, and make decisions on their own terms. They don't move in straight lines. They move in networks. That shift is exactly why funnels and pipelines are no longer enough on their own. In this episode, we break down what changed, where traditional models still work, and where they fall short. More importantly, we introduce a new way to think about growth through Conscious Growth Pathways™. Instead of forcing people through linear systems, this approach focuses on building environments, ecosystems, and connections that people naturally move through. It's about awareness, trust, culture, and community driving momentum. We also unpack a six-phase growth cycle that helps identify where your growth is actually breaking and how to fix it, from investigation and initiation to innovation and introspection. If your marketing feels heavy, inconsistent, or stuck, this will reframe how you think about growth and what it actually takes to win today. Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

Final chapter. In Chapter 6 of this CoralTree Customer Journey series, we take everything from the last five weeks and put it at the property level. Customer journey work only matters when a hotel team can execute it in real time. This chapter shows what that looks like on the ground. I talk with Curtis Bova, General Manager of Hotel Polaris, about how he turns guest journey strategy into real moments on property - from reading context clues at arrival to training teams for perceptive hospitality and building experiences guests can only get there. Here is what we cover: ·        How the team looks for the purpose and intent behind each stay ·        Perceptive hospitality and using context clues at arrival ·        QR-based itineraries built around guest motivations ·        Hotel Polaris-specific moments (paper airplanes, Flights at Five, themed details) ·        Small touches that also create ancillary revenue opportunities ·        Hiring for personality, onboarding, and empowering prepared people ·        Why training + freedom creates better guest moments Missed earlier chapters? Go back to Chapter 1 and watch the full series in order - strategy, people, framework, implementation, touchpoints, then property execution. Want to keep up with series like this and catch any parts you miss? Subscribe to the #NoVacancyNews newsletter by texting HOTEL to 66866. Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this series. Unifocus, technology that drives value. Visit Unifocus.com.

If you want more local clients to find and choose your practice, this one's for you. I'm chatting with Doula Darcy about optimizing your Google Business Profile, understanding customer journeys, and simple ways to turn local searches into actual bookings.Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastConnect with Darcy:Website: douladarcy.comInstagram: instagram.com/thedouladarcyPodcast: douladarcy.com/podcastConnect with Molly:Holistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enrollWebsite: mollycahill.comInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahill

Chapter 5 of this 6-part CoralTree Customer Journey series gets into the guest-facing side: how the strategy shows up in communication and touchpoints across the stay. A strong customer journey does not come from slogans. It comes from leadership decisions, team training, and operational discipline - and now you can see it in the guest-facing moments. I talk with Angela Berkey, VP of Customer Engagement at CoralTree Hospitality, about using guest preferences, local context, and property-level ideas to shape pre-arrival messages, arrivals, in-stay surprises, and post-stay rebooking moments. Here is what we cover: ·        How they use guest preferences to shape communication before arrival ·        Arrival moments like a personalized welcome beverage ·        In-stay surprises and delights that feel intentional ·        Departure touchpoints that support loyalty and return visits ·        Post-stay messages tied to what the guest actually did (like spa visits) ·        Why the experience still changes by property and destination If you are jumping in here, watch Chapters 1-4 first - this guest-facing work comes from the strategy and workshop process. Next week (final chapter): property-level execution with a GM making it real on the ground. Want to follow the full series and catch any chapters you miss? Subscribe to the #NoVacancyNews newsletter by texting HOTEL to 66866. Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this series. Unifocus, technology that drives value. Visit Unifocus.com.

AI can give you every answer. Every framework. Every strategy. So why are so many entrepreneurs still stuck? Because knowing was never the problem. In this solo episode, George shares a real-time download of what he's seeing across industries, clients, and markets and why the rise of AI is not eliminating the need for human connection, but amplifying it. While access to information has never been easier, execution has never been harder. Entrepreneurs are overwhelmed with options, stuck in analysis, and missing the one thing that actually drives results: guided implementation with real human support. George breaks down what's working now, what's no longer working, and why customer journey is becoming the defining factor between businesses that grow and businesses that stall. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why AI is increasing demand for human connection, not replacing it The real reason entrepreneurs feel stuck despite having more tools than ever What's actually working in marketing, sales, and customer acquisition right now Why customer journey is more important than ever in 2026 How personalization, accountability, and implementation drive results The shift from automation → guided human experience Why investment cycles are getting longer and how to adapt   Key Takeaways: ✔️AI gives answers, but it can't create transformation. ✔️Information isn't the problem, lack of implementation is. ✔️People still buy based on connection, trust, and emotion. ✔️Automation without personalization is losing effectiveness fast. ✔️Customers are taking longer to decide, requiring more touchpoints. ✔️The businesses that win will prioritize experience over efficiency. ✔️Customer journey is no longer optional, it's the competitive advantage. ✔️Human-to-human interaction is becoming the most valuable asset in business.   Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – AI, dopamine, and why people are still stuck [03:00] – AI vs human connection: what AI can't replace [05:30] – The rise of personalization, accountability, and implementation [07:30] – What's working now: doubling down on what already converts [09:00] – Why human-to-human interaction is making a comeback [12:00] – What customer journey really means (and what most people miss) [13:30] – Why 2026–2027 will separate businesses that win vs lose Your Challenge This Week: If this episode challenged how you're thinking about your business… Share it with one entrepreneur who's trying to automate everything DM @itsgeorgebryant with your biggest takeaway Ask yourself: Where in my business do I need more human connection—not more automation? And don't forget to leave a review if this show has helped you, it means more than you know. Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale through trust, connection, and real relationships. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to build a business rooted in clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth?  Retreats: Get in the room where long-term success is built. Join us April 23–25, with an exclusive VIP Day on April 26. Grab your ticket now at mindofgeorge.com/retreat

Chapter 4 of this 6-part CoralTree Customer Journey series focuses on implementation - specifically, how you get property teams to build ideas they actually believe in and want to own. Hotels do not improve the customer journey by accident. They build it through strategy, systems, and execution. This chapter shows what the build process looks like. I talk with Kaitlin Broumpton, Director of Quality and Guest Experience Strategy at CoralTree Hospitality, about workshops, property-level ideation, and how CoralTree helps teams shape locally authentic moments instead of pushing top-down scripts. Here is what we cover: ·        How CoralTree runs workshops to bring the soul of a property to life ·        Why buy-in improves when teams have a seat at the table ·        How they refine ideas without forcing corporate templates ·        How local culture and brand pillars shape guest moments ·        Why the process works across property and regional teams ·        A Seaport Boston example: arrival cards + QR codes by travel motivation Catch up on Chapters 1-3 if you have not yet - this is where the strategy starts turning into property-level plans. Next week: how the guest actually experiences this through real touchpoints. Want to follow the full series and catch any chapters you miss while you're busy? Subscribe to the #NoVacancyNews newsletter by texting HOTEL to 66866. Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this series. Unifocus, technology that drives value. Visit Unifocus.com.