Hosted by Tony Johnson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Great customer service is the key to unlocking unparalleled sales growth. Customer Service Academy Radio features customer experience expert and award winning speaker Tony Johnson. Tony will share how to deliver the very best service to your customers and grow your business. Tony will interview leaders from best-in-class organizations and share his common sense approach to business success. Tony has led large and diverse teams in the restaurant, retail, and corporate spaces for decades and will share strategies and tactics that work in the real world on the front lines of service. Together we can ignite experiences that power business results!Learn more today at https://www.igniteyourservice.com/training. You can also email me at tony@igniteyourservice.com or call/text 606-356-7447.
Tony Johnson hosts Customer Service Academy, a business show with 100 episodes published.
The Value Paradox: Why Guests Are Spending More and Forgiving Less Consumer sentiment is at an all-time low, yet people are still spending. The World Cup just kicked off on American soil. And right here in Polk County, F
The Superpower of Bringing People Together With Amy Wiggins | Lakeland Chamber of Commerce As the President + CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Amy is dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper. Sh
People Squared - Leading in an AI World With Nikki Barua For more than 25 years, Nikki Barua has helped global brands reinvent their culture, capabilities, and competitive edge. In this episode, Nikki introduces the idea
Why Experience Matters as Much (Or More) Than Product With Dan Thumberg, Swan Brewing Tony interviews Dan Thumberg, founder of Swan Brewing in Lakeland, Florida. Dan's background spans the carnival and amusement park ind
In this episode, I introduce 2026: The Year of Experiential Hospitality and why it's time to stop treating customer experience and hospitality as separate conversations. Customer experience is the strategy. Hospitality i
As we head into 2026, leaders are facing a familiar challenge in a new form. Expectations are higher. Attention spans are shorter. Technology is accelerating. And yet, the differentiator hasn't changed. In this episode I
Host: Tony Johnson Guest: Geoffrey Reid Author: The Revenue Catalyst: Mastering the Art of Sales In this episode, I sit down with Geoffrey Reid, a globally recognized sales leader with a rare blend of academic depth and
As the year winds down and the holiday rush kicks into high gear, leaders face a critical question: Are you coasting… or closing? In this Thanksgiving-themed leadership check-in, I break down how to keep your team sharp,
Artificial Intelligence is changing everything about customer service and leadership, but only if we use it wisely. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dean, Founder and CEO of ManoByte, who's been leading AI-driven b
Some hospitality experiences are so bad, they could star in their own horror movie. In this Halloween special, we pull back the cobwebs on the five scariest mistakes that haunt businesses everywhere - from ghosted guests
Great customer service should be helpful, proactive, and built to solve problems, not create new ones. In this episode, I sit down with John Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of Sendbird, the customer communications platform power
This leadership wake up call will help you create your workplace of the future - where people want to be, not where they have to be. Labor Day isn't just a long weekend. It's an annual celebration of American workers. In
Technology enabled, people-focused Customer Service With Matt Whitmer. In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Matt Whitmer into the studio. Matt is the Chief Revenue Officer and SVP of Marketing at Mosaicx, a conv
In this episode, we will discuss the power of your customer experience blueprint as well as the best techniques and tactics to craft a culture of hospitality. Customer Experience (CX) has the power to create a true compe
In this episode, we're diving deep into the art of connection with Doug Brown from CEO Sales Strategies. He is an expert at driving results, uniting teams, and delivering unforgettable customer experiences. You'll learn
Balancing AI and Humanity in CX with Frederic Durand, CEO of Diabolocom In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Frederic Durand, Founder and CEO of Diabolocom, a global leader in customer experience solutions power
In this high-flying episode, we sit down with Gene Conrad, President and CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence and Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland Florida. Sun 'n Fun is one of the largest aviation events in t
In this episode of the Customer Service Academy Podcast, we explore the evolving world of leadership development and the critical traits every modern leader needs to succeed—empathy, adaptability, continuous learning, ti
In this episode of Customer Service Academy, we take a deep dive into the evolving world of theme parks, desitnations, and attractions—and how you can ensure you are delivering loyalty-building experiences for yoru guest
AI and hyper-personalization are revolutionizing customer experience (CX) in 2025. Customers expect more than just good service—they demand tailored, predictive, and frictionless interactions across every touchpoint. Thi
Nikki Barua
serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, co-founder of Flipwork · Flip Work
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Dean
CEO and founder of manobyte · Manobyte
1 appearance on this show
John Kim
pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner · The Angry Therapist
1 appearance on this show
Doug Brown
Co-Founder and Managing Director · Dental Innovation Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Jesse Hernandez
The Depth Builder · Depth Builder
1 appearance on this show
Chase Oliver
Libertarian candidate for President of the United States · Libertarian Party
1 appearance on this show
Russ Hawkins
President and CEO · Agilence Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Michael Hinshaw
McorpCX
1 appearance on this show
Shanif Dhanani
Co-founder and CEO · Apteo
1 appearance on this show
Tony Johnson
Sky Television Commentator · Captivate Perspectives
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Embree
Tulip Marketing
1 appearance on this show
Peter Voss
CEO & Chief Scientist · aigo.ai
1 appearance on this show
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