In this episode, I talk to marketing expert Stephanie Hoskins of Good-Intents Marketing.

1. Answer questions for customers before they even know they have them
2. It's not about what you have to sell, it's what your customers need
3. Now is the time to make your donors feel extra special
4. Personalize your gratitude with hand written and customized notes (sent through the mail)
5. Don't be afraid to segment your data and speak to your different personas individually through marketing

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

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In this episode, I talk about the STEERS model of Leadership:  

1. Leadership is an everyday activity
2. Selecting the right team is about attitude and culture
3. Engage teams through recognition and communication
4. Sustain results through validation

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It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode Jeremy Parker from Swag.com joins us to talk about marketing, promotion, and e-commerce.

1. Taking ownership for the customer experience (both good and bad) is key
2. Being customer obsessed helps keep the customer at the forefront of everything the company does
3. Marketing gamification highlights your brand and makes the buying process engaging for customers
4. Make the buying process simple and look at the process from the customer's point of view
5. Automation is the next step in online purchasing
   
   

Visit us at https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the 5 ways you may have adapted service for your customers that they will expect you to keep post pandemic.

You can get the huddle communication tool free here:  https://www.igniteyourservice.com/huddle

1. Health and safety standards
2. Easy cancellations and changes
3. Virtual solutions
4. "Just for me" service
5. Pick up, delivery, and mobile

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode I discuss the best ways to hear and engage your teams for success:

-Employee Surveys

-Town Hall Meetings

-Employee Net Promoter Scores

-Sharing results with employees

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Get the Free Employee Engagement Worksheet:  https://www.igniteyourservice.com/coaching

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about how leadership curiosity can help you understand employee and customer experiences in your business.

1.  Ask Lots of Questions

2.  Don't play "gotcha"

3.  Show genuine curiosity in others

4.  Hone your BS meter

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I interview Barbara Boden about the future of the workplace, employee experience, and amenities.

1. Health and safety will dominate the needs of employees in all aspects of their workplace experience
2. Food is heart of all amenities - it is the place where employees gather and know it's okay to slow down to take a break
3. Listen to employees to understand what they need - don't just assume, take the time to find out.
4. Companies will have to win the war for talent in the future as the economy continues to restart

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about leadership lessons from the new Justice League Snyder Cut.

1.  Superman teaches us about time management

2.  Batman teaches us about making the most of our abilities

3.  Wonder Woman teaches us about the power of team building

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the power of positivity and optimism when it comes to saying YES to customers.

1. Say Yes to your team
2. Say Yes to your customers
3. Say Yes to yourself and your family

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I share the tactics to treat your team like a customer and use your key CX tactics to improve their experience.

1. Respond quickly
2. Be a valuable resource
3. Reduce their effort
4. Only ask of them what you absolutely need

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the key tactics for employee engagement and pre-shift huddles

1. Hold your meetings at the same time every day
2. Use them to drive communication and recognition
3. Let others talk and help you host the meeting
4. Don't let these meetings get pushed off your calendar

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode Sean Reiter discusses mobile food ordering, the future of restaurants, and food delivery processes.

1. Eliminating ordering errors builds customer trust
2. Treating delivery employees well will inspire them to deliver a better end-customer experience
3. Create as many avenues as possible for your customers to do business with you
4. Consider the online experience is very different than the paper menu ordering experience
5. Celebrate forward momentum within your business

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the 5 tips to make things easier for customers and reduce friction in your business.

1. Eliminate rules that are silly or make processes intentionally difficult
2. Train and empower your agents
3. Take the customer journey
4. Reinforce behaviors with recognition
5. Step into a front line role to understand your service model

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, Chris Wallace joins us to talk about internal marketing, communication, and brand.

1. Great marketing touches every part of an organization
2. Marketing to your internal team will help them tell your brand story
3. Understanding what your team thinks about your brand will dial in your story telling
4. Peer to peer influence is key in changing behaviors

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about rebuilding customer and client relationships during times of uncertainty

1. Ask probing questions of your clients
2. Understand that their needs may have changed
3. Work with them to plot a way forward together
4. Implement a customer experience leader in your business 

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I invite Georgina Miranda into the studio to discuss mindful leadership and transformation.

1. Great organizations make the world a better place through their service
2. People love doing business with companies that make them feel good
3. Behavioral and mindset changes are a core fundamental of creating a desirable workplace culture

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about 5 powerful phrases to help build your customer experience and protect your brand

1. Guest vs Customer
2. Team vs Employee
3. Try vs Do
4. You're Welcome vs No Problem
5. Apologies vs Not My Fault
   
   

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I interview Steve Bederman, the CEO of NobelBiz, about success with virtual call center service.

1. Building great team experiences builds great call center experiences
    
2. Don't make jobs so complicated - make it simple for team members and call agents to take care of customers
    
3. Hire problem solvers into every part of your organizations to help them keep promises to customers and callers
    
4. Call center leaders must understand that call center agents are the heart of the organization

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the key customer experience and business trends for 2021:

1. Realistic positivity will help motivate your team to achieve your goals.
   
   
2. Health and Safety Measures Must Be In Place, Front and Center, and Have Customer Facing Visibility. 
   
   
3. Customers Demand To Be More Than Transactions

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/

Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com