Dealing with explosive growth, installing the Net Promoter System℠, and writing a children's book are just a few of the topics I discussed with Donna Drehmann. Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnadrehmann/ Check out her book Things Lady Likes on Amazon Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com Brought to you by Happitu - https://happitu.com/...
Feb 04, 2022•40 min
Mizzou/KU rivalry, being a “Party Attendant”, and the future of CX are just a few of the topics I discussed with Nathan Baldwin. Connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathancbaldwin/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com Brought to you by Happitu - https://happitu.com/
Jan 28, 2022•43 min
911 calls, Star Wars, and a (future) contact center movie directed by Robert Rodriguez – Maggie Palacios and I had a lot of fun during this episode! Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarita-palacios-egemo-283aba158/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com Brought to you by Happitu - https://happitu.com/...
Jan 21, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Making sales calls as a kindergartener, losing over 200 pounds, and learning a new definition of cold are just a few of the topics Michael McMillan shared with me during this episode! Connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcmcmillan/ or learn more about his current companies at https://www.proximocx.com/ and https://bizsprints.com/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com Brought to you by Happitu - https://happitu.com/...
Jan 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Find out what Next in Queue is all about! Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Jan 07, 2022•7 min
Whether shocking his daughter with a newly shaved head or relocating all over the world, my conversation with Nestor Castillo is a lesson in navigating change. Connect with Nestor at linkedin.com/in/nestor-castillo-b283657b Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Dec 31, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Rain on tin roofs, crowing roosters, barking dogs… just some of the challenges Kenneth and Louise Kuaea experienced while working to help transform the economy of American Samoa and give back to their community when they started a contact center where none had existed before. Learn more about what they do at https://klaodsolutions.com/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Dec 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I travel back in time to 1990 with Tom Silzell to talk about “Five cent Sundays” at MCI, mullets, and the evolution of telecommunications and the internet. It turns out your long hair doesn’t come back in this type of time travel. We take Abby McBride along for the ride and she throws in a few Millennial curveballs in this episode. Learn more about what they do at https://cxsolutionsource.com/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com...
Dec 17, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Using Twitter for something other than doom scrolling, finding your CX tribe, balancing quality with quantity, and #CXQOTD are just a few of the topics I discuss with Jeremy in this episode. Learn more about his current organization at https://www.numberbarn.com/ and check out CXAccelerator at https://www.cxaccelerator.com/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com...
Dec 10, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Lessons from hospitality, the growth opportunities startups offer, and what exactly CX means - just a few of the topics I tackled with Murphy Fraser, Consultant at Avtex Solutions. Learn more about her current organization at https://avtex.com/ and check out CXAccelerator at https://www.cxaccelerator.com/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
"Better Practices," mergers, and misconceptions about Honduras - just a few of the topics I tackled with Jose Moreno, the Executive Director at Connect Worldwide BPO. Learn more about his current organization at connectxperience.com Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Nov 25, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Philly fans, Bull Riding Chutes, and Customer Service Excellence in a Bank - just a few of the topics I tackled with Danelle Rice, the Customer Service Manager of Northpointe Bank. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danelle-r-rice/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
From being a failed actor to running an analytics company and everything in between, this is my conversation with Jimmy Hosang, the CEO of The Modular Analytics Company (TMAC). His story is one of grit and perseverance and he doesn't hold back! You can learn more about TMAC at https://tmac.ai/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Why is he called "The Weatherman", how did he got into sales and contact centers, The Platinum Rule, Public Speaking, and so much more is on the agenda for my conversation with Milan Batinich II, the Director of Business Development for A.W. Companies, Inc. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-batinich/ Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Nov 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Check out my conversation with Emily Thomas, the Customer Success Manager for American Forest Foundation, where we talk about leadership, finding work that brings you to life, the excitement of learning, and some of the difference between large and small organizations. Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Oct 29, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Check out my conversation with Louis Wilkerson, the BPO Vendor Manager for Cinch Home Services, where we talk about leadership, sales, incentives, ethics, and his path toward achieving his personal goals. As always, music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Oct 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Listen in on my conversation with Shanté Smith-Daniels, a CX and Contact Center expert, Certified Personal Trainer, and community leader who believes in using her passions to give back. Check her out on LinkedIn and learn more about The Fit and Food Connection at http://www.fitandfoodconnection.org Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Oct 15, 2021•44 min
With the superpower of creating amazing customer experiences and teams through proven best practices and creative solutions in every industry he finds himself in, you won't want to miss my conversation with CX expert, Jason Scott Livingston. Check him out on LinkedIn and at startwithcare.com Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Oct 08, 2021•54 min
Master Virtual Classroom Trainer and the Original Virtual Training Hero, Kassy LaBorie is a on a mission to rid the world of boring slide reading lectures and passive live online participants! She’s the principal at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, training trainers to be virtual trainers around the globe each day! Catch her sharing tips on how to be a Virtual Training Hero on LinkedIn and at her website: KassyConsulting.com . Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Startups, Coaching, and the gig model for Contact Centers are just some of the topics I discussed with entrepreneur and co-founder of ShyftOff, Trevor Clark, who was previously a corporate executive responsible for Contact Center Operations, Finance, and Analytics. Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Sep 24, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Listen in on my conversation with Nancy Friedman (NancyFriedman.com and ServiceSkills.com), AKA The Telephone Doctor. Nancy is an expert on customer service, communication skills, and sales. Music courtesy of Big Red Horse - bigredhorseband.com
Sep 17, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1