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Service X-Factor

Hosted by Scott LeFante · technology · EN-US

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Service X-Factor is the podcast where service operations stops being a cost center and starts being a competitive advantage. Hosted by Microsoft MVP Scott LeFante, this show reveals the secret ingredients behind service operations success and much, much more...transforming chaos into clarity and strategy into profits.

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Verified email

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22%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Service X-Factor about?

Service X-Factor is the podcast where service operations stops being a cost center and starts being a competitive advantage. Hosted by Microsoft MVP Scott LeFante, this show reveals the secret ingredients behind service operations success and much, much more...transforming chaos into clarity and strategy into profits.

Who hosts Service X-Factor?

Service X-Factor is hosted by Scott LeFante.

What has Service X-Factor covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Most Mobile CRM Fails (And How Resco Fixed It)" (2 April 2026, 43 minutes), "Straight from the Source: Microsoft's Jason Cohen on Field Service, Project Operations & What's Next" (5 March 2026, 53 minutes), and "A Former Teacher Proves You Belong At The Table And Shows How To Earn Your Seat" (27 February 2026, 48 minutes).

How often does Service X-Factor publish?

Service X-Factor publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes.

How hard is it to get booked on Service X-Factor?

Booking probability for Service X-Factor is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Service X-Factor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Service X-Factor's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Service X-Factor?

The strongest fits for Service X-Factor are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. Service X-Factor has a technology audience.

About the host

Scott LeFante hosts Service X-Factor, a technology podcast.

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Recent episodes

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  • Service X-Factor

    Why Most Mobile CRM Fails (And How Resco Fixed It)

    Apr 2, 202643 minS0

    <p>One million syncs a week sounds like a brag, until you realize it’s a promise. Field teams don’t care about features…they care that their mobile CRM works fast, offline, and under pressure.</p><p>In this episode, we...

  • Service X-Factor

    Straight from the Source: Microsoft's Jason Cohen on Field Service, Project Operations & What's Next

    Mar 5, 202653 minS0

    <p>What happens when the people who build D365 Field Service sit down with the people who implement it every day? You get this episode.</p><p>Jason Cohen has been on the Microsoft Field Service product team for nearly...

  • Service X-Factor

    A Former Teacher Proves You Belong At The Table And Shows How To Earn Your Seat

    Feb 27, 202648 minS0

    <p>Ready to trade word salad for real substance? We sit down with community builder and BizApps veteran Julie Yack to unravel how a former preschool teacher became a force in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, and why...

  • Service X-Factor

    AI @ Work: From Buzz To Business Value

    Dec 19, 202553 minS0

    <p>If your CRM could listen, learn, and log the work for you, how much time would your team get back? We sit down with longtime Microsoft MVP and AI futurist Chris Cognetta to unpack the shift from forms and clicks to...

  • Service X-Factor

    Heidi Neuhauser - From CRM 4.0 To WP Portals: Lessons In People-First Dynamics

    Nov 21, 202547 minS1

    <p>Ever seen a CRM project teeter on the edge and wondered if the platform is the problem? We invited Microsoft MVP Heidi Neuhauser to unpack why so many implementations stall, why “more fields” won’t fix adoption, and...

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  • Service X-Factor

    How Microsoft Is Turning Field Service Into A Growth Engine

    Oct 31, 202541 minS0

    <p>The wrench turns faster when the app gets out of the way. That’s the spirit of our deep dive with Microsoft’s Luis Masieri, Group PM for Dynamics 365 Field Service, as we unpack how AI is reshaping frontline work...

  • Service X-Factor

    From Art Major to Tech Leader: Emily's Journey of Resilience and Growth

    Sep 8, 202530 minS0

    <p>What does it take to break into tech without a computer science degree? In this captivating episode of Service X Factor, we meet Emily, whose journey from art major to successful tech professional challenges...

  • Service X-Factor

    Women in Tech: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice

    Aug 26, 202541 minS0

    <p>The tech world isn't always welcoming to newcomers, especially women and people of color. But what happens when someone breaks through those barriers with determination, continuous learning, and a commitment to...

  • Episode #6

    Field Service & Female Force: Reham Darwiche’s Creative Code

    Jul 24, 202558 minS1

    <p>When technology meets creativity, innovation thrives. The Service X Factor podcast welcomes Reham Darwiche, Power Platform Lead at Intralox, who embodies this perfect harmony between technical expertise and creative...

  • Episode #5

    Unleashing the Power of Deskless Workers: A Conversation with Ben Vollmer

    Jul 11, 202548 minS1

    <p>Ben Vollmer, a luminary in the field service space, joins hosts Scott LeFante and Will McLendon to share wisdom gleaned from decades at the intersection of technology and service operations. What begins as a journey...

  • Episode #4

    Demystifying AI: Beyond the Hype with Sahib Sawhney

    Jul 2, 202546 minS1

    <p>Looking past the AI hype cycle can be challenging when tech influencers and executives make bold claims about artificial general intelligence revolutionizing industries overnight. Sahib Sawhney, our expert guest with...

  • Episode #3

    From Paper to AI: Transforming Service Operations with the Pierre Hulsebus

    Jun 25, 202554 minS1

    <p>What happens when you put the "Field Service Guru" in the hot seat? Magic, insight, and a fascinating journey through two decades of service evolution.<br/><br/>Pierre Hulsebus takes us back to 2002, when field...

  • Service X-Factor

    Beyond the White Van: Expanding Field Service Possibilities

    Jun 13, 202554 minS0

    <p>Mark Christie, a Field Service expert and prominent community builder, joins hosts Scott LeFante and Will "Quad" McLendon to challenge conventional thinking about scheduling technologies and implementation...

  • Service X-Factor

    Beyond Dispatching: The Hidden Power of Modern Field Service

    May 29, 202557 minS0

    <p>Welcome to the premiere episode of the Service X Factor podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative power of modern field service technology! <br/><br/>Microsoft Global Black Belts Michelle Albright and David...

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