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The Modern Customer Podcast

Go behind the scenes with customer experience leader Blake Morgan to explore the secrets of the world’s most customer-centric companies. Blake is one of the world’s top keynote speakers, authority on customer experience and the bestselling author of “The Customer Of The Future” The Modern Customer reaches thousands of people each week conveying a message of how we make people feel - in business and in life - matters. Her weekly show explores how businesses can make customers’ lives easier and better, featuring experts that provide simple, tangible advice you can immediately apply at your own organization. Today’s customers have the luxury of choice. The answer is simple; choose customer experience and customers will choose you. Learn how to put a stake in the ground on customer experience by tuning into The Modern Customer Podcast each week with Blake Morgan.
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Oct 8, 2024

In this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast, Jessica Austin, the Chief Digital and Client Experience Officer for TIAA, shares her insights on customer experience innovations, the integration of AI in financial services while maintaining customer trust, the challenges of serving an aging population digitally, and training contact center agents for empathetic engagement.

Jessica shares her experiences and strategies for measuring customer interactions using metrics like the customer effort score, and discusses her personal approaches to leadership and daily routines.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Oct 1, 2024
 

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Cosimo Spera, founder and CEO of Minerva CQ, shares how AI is transforming the way contact centers operate by empowering agents with real-time information and reducing call times for smoother customer interactions.

We explore the future of AI in customer experience, discussing how Minerva CQ’s AI copilot helps agents deliver more efficient service while still relying on human strengths like empathy and problem-solving.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Sep 24, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, John Finch, Global VP of Product Marketing for Customer Experience at RingCentral, shares insider knowledge on how AI is reshaping the future of contact centers, tackling the toughest challenges in customer experience today. 

We dive into the complexities of bringing AI products to market, the importance of simplifying customer experience, and how RingCentral is revolutionizing the way businesses serve their customers with innovative solutions like RingCX. Plus, hear firsthand about the power of AI-driven agent assist, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), and automation in delivering faster, smarter, and effortless customer service.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Sep 17, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, Linda Jojo, EVP, Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines, reveals how the airline is transforming customer experiences by harnessing the power of AI, mobile apps, and real-time communication—while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

Learn how innovative tools like Agent on Demand and Connection Saver are reducing friction in travel, and discover what’s next for United as they continue to push the boundaries of technology in aviation.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Sep 10, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, Christian Mitchell, EVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Northwestern Mutual, shares how the company is blending human touch with AI-driven insights to enhance client experiences—balancing more than 165 years of tradition with cutting-edge technology.

Discover how leadership, a growth mindset, and continuous customer feedback are driving innovation while staying true to their mission of improving clients' financial security. Tune in now to learn more about the future of customer experience and innovation.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Sep 3, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Hugh Blane, leadership coach and author of Lead Boldly: How to Coach Others to Greatness, reveals management strategies to unlocking your team’s potential.

From mastering mindset to improving customer experience, Hugh shares actionable advice on leading with purpose and navigating the complexities of professional relationships. Don’t miss this episode filled with powerful strategies for coaching your team to greatness.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Aug 27, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, Lupine Skelly, retail research leader at Deloitte, shares insights about retail and the current back-to-school shopping trends.

With over 15 years of experience in retail market research, Lupine also touches on the evolving roles of digital and in-store experiences, the importance of building trust, and the rising significance of loyalty programs.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Aug 20, 2024

In this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast we will explore key leadership principles that can help you learn to lead, empower your team, and achieve lasting business success.

Robert Irvine, a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and author of the book 'Overcoming Impossible’ shares insights on leadership and creating a customer-centric culture, stressing the importance of listening, empathetic leadership, and the significance of leaders being hands-on in their businesses.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Aug 13, 2024

Sri Narasimhan, Head of Enterprise Customer Experience at CVS Health, talks about his journey from a background in analytics and finance at companies like Medallia and Wells Fargo to his current role. He emphasizes the importance of moving from reactive to proactive customer feedback mechanisms and using quantitative data to improve customer experiences.

The episode also touches on the challenges of unifying multiple business lines within CVS Health, creating a customer-centric culture across a large workforce, and the future possibilities with AI in customer feedback. 


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Aug 6, 2024

The importance of the CEO in fostering a customer-centric culture stands out as a key takeaway from the conversation with Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO of Verizon Consumer. Learn about his strategic moves to regain market momentum, simplify customer interactions, and the innovative use of AI in improving both customer and employee experiences.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jul 30, 2024

Customer journey mapping is a critical tool for understanding and enhancing customer experience. Stacy Sherman, a professional speaker, coach and business advisor with a wealth of experience in the customer experience field, recently shared her insights on this topic, along with her perspectives on agent experience, the role of AI, and the importance of communication.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jul 23, 2024

This week on the Modern Customer Podcast, Mastercard's Executive Vice President of Global Customer Care, Lance Gruner, shares how he leads a strong team focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

With 25 years of cross-industry experience, Lance is a master of Voice of the Customer programs, customer-focused leadership, and the cultural shifts that create loyal customers and fuel business growth. Discover the strategies that have made Mastercard a global leader in customer satisfaction, and learn how to apply them to your organization. 


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jul 16, 2024

Contact centers are undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence. In this episode of The Modern Customer Podcast, Mike Lytle, CEO of Teleperformance in the USA, the Philippines, and Canada, discusses his journey to the top and the transformative role of AI in contact centers.

With 500,000 employees globally, Teleperformance is implementing AI to enhance customer service, address change management challenges, and improve productivity.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jul 9, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, John Rossman, author of 'The Amazon Way' and his newest book 'Big Bet Leadership' joins us. He shares leadership strategies for navigating extreme change and digital transformation, focusing on topics like AI, cost reduction, and rethinking operating models for customer-centricity. 

Rossman shares insights from top leaders like Jeff Bezos and John Legere, emphasizing the importance of creating clarity, maintaining velocity, and taking big, transformational bets for business success.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jul 2, 2024

TODAY’S THE DAY … My new book hits the shelves!

There are many leadership books, and there are many customer experience and customer service books. However, very few books combine these two topics.

I am excited to announce that my new book, "The Eight Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building a Business Around Today's Customer," is now available. The book explores eight themes, each with its own dedicated chapter.

To learn more about my new book please visit www.8CXLaws.com


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jun 25, 2024

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, we're joined by Joseph Michelli, author, influencer, speaker, and consultant with over 25 years of experience. He'll share insights from his work with iconic brands like Mercedes and Starbucks, revealing the strategies behind launching and maintaining thriving customer experience programs.

Joseph emphasizes the significance of emotional connection in customer interactions, securing C-level buy-in for impactful customer experience initiatives, identifying essential metrics for tracking CX success, and advocating for a balance between cutting-edge technology and the human touch.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jun 18, 2024

How does a CMO ensure the customer experience remains at the forefront of their brand's strategy?

In this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast, Alison Hiatt, the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Vera Bradley Designs Inc., shares her invaluable insights from her journey in marketing, including experiences with iconic brands like Starbucks and Amazon.

Discover how Alison views CX as an all-encompassing concept, intertwined with brand identity, and learn how Vera Bradley leverages diverse customer engagement channels to tailor CX strategies and the art and science of understanding customer behavior.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jun 12, 2024

Creating a customer-centric marketing technology stack is essential for delivering exceptional customer experiences. 

In this week's episode of The Modern Customer podcast, Darrel Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations at Indeed.com, shares his expertise in constructing and leveraging a successful marketing technology stack.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

Jun 4, 2024

Transforming customer experience in the B2B space isn't just about front-end interactions—it's about mastering the backend and organizational dynamics. 

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, John Durocher, Chief Customer Officer at Calix, brings decades of expertise demonstrating how robust infrastructure and strategic restructuring can revolutionize B2B CX. His practical insights reveal how to build deeper, more meaningful client relationships by streamlining operations and fostering true collaboration across teams.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

 

May 28, 2024

Contact center technology is transforming, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies. AI integration is proving to be a game-changer, promising efficiency, cost savings, and a more personalized customer experience.

Sheila McGee-Smith, a renowned contact center analyst with 35 years of experience, has observed this evolution closely. Her insights highlight how AI and cloud-based solutions are shaping the future of customer service.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

May 21, 2024

The retail landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with wavering consumer loyalty and economic volatility presenting formidable challenges. Stephen Rogers, Managing Director of Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center, shares Deloitte's 2024 retail outlook, providing a strategic roadmap for retailers to thrive amidst this shifting landscape.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

May 14, 2024

Customer experience (CX) is no longer a series of isolated touchpoints. Today, companies leverage platforms to create continuous, data-driven customer journeys. Ted Moser, senior partner at Prophet and author of "Winning Through Platforms," highlights the transformative power of this approach.

This week on The Modern Customer podcast, Ted emphasizes that building a successful customer experience technology stack begins with a clear customer understanding and a robust data strategy.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

May 7, 2024

The economy changes. Politics shift. Competitive advantage isn't found in products alone, but in the exceptional experiences that foster customer retention and advocacy. Join me and bestselling author of “Keep Your Customers”, Ali Cudby on The Modern Customer Podcast. We're not offering tips and tricks, but a mindset shift to unlock unshakeable customer loyalty. 

Her MINT methodology isn't just a clever acronym. It's a framework for building deep connections that outlast any market fluctuation. Listen now to keep your customers coming back!


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

Apr 30, 2024

Businesses across all sectors are constantly seeking new ways to elevate their customer experience offerings and drive customer loyalty. One fascinating model is the cruise industry. Cruise ships offer a 24/7, 'live-in' customer relationship model, forcing a relentless focus on swift problem resolution and exceeding expectations to avoid tarnishing the entire experience for passengers.

With over 40 years of experience in the cruise industry, Paul Rutter, author of “You Can't Make This Ship Up,” has witnessed firsthand the evolution of customer experience on cruise ships. His role as a cruise director at Royal Caribbean since 1991 has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies of providing top-notch service in a dynamic and challenging environment.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

Apr 23, 2024

Emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the way businesses interact with their customers, while rapidly shifting expectations demand adaptable, emotionally intelligent leaders. Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, understands this dynamic landscape. His insights on managing change, embracing technology with a human touch, and cultivating a customer-centric culture offer a roadmap for customer experience leaders.


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future.

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