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Customer Service Academy

Tony Johnson
Customer Experience
Customer Service
Employee Experience
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Loyalty
Theme Parks
AI In Customer Experience
Customer Centricity
Safety
Hospitality
Automation
Data Analytics
Generational Expectations
Immersive Experiences
Labor Day
Empathy In Leadership
Net Promoter Score
Customer Journey Mapping

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 h... more

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Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition What separates a truly memorable experience from one that simply checks the boxes? According to Robert Reitknecht, it has nothing to do with thread count, amenities, or the finishes on the wall — it has everythin... more

Half Time Is Over: Finish 2026 Strong Time is ticking away on 2026 and it might feel like you have just over 4 months left in the year, you really only have 3.

The whistle blew on June 30th, and now is the time to take action if you want to impact ... more

Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition "Great work." Two words, zero impact. Your team can tell the difference between recognition and reflex, and so can your turnover numbers.

In this episode I sit down with Alex Grande, founder of Recognize, to ta... more

Titans of Hospitality: What 250 Years of American Service Can Teach Us About What's Next America is about to turn 250, and the story of who we are as a country cannot be told without the story of how we serve. From the frontier to the drive through ... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Reitknecht
Award-winning hospitality leader, founder of Hospitality Renu
HospitalityRenew.com
Episode: 198: Your Front Line Is Your Bottom Line With Robert Reitknecht
Alex Grande
Entrepreneur and workplace innovation expert; founder of Recognize
Recognize
Episode: 196: Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition With Alex Grande
Amy Wiggins
President and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Episode: 193: The Superpower of Bringing People Together With Amy Wiggins, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Nikki Barua
Global brands advisor; author and keynote speaker on change adaptation and leadership in AI age
Nikki Barua (entrepreneur)
Episode: 192: People Squared - Leading in an AI World With Nikki Barua
Dan Thumberg
Founder of Swan Brewing
Swan Brewing
Episode: 191: Why Experience Matters as Much (Or More) Than Product With Dan Thumberg, Swan Brewing
Geoffrey Reid
Globally recognized sales leader and author of The Revenue Catalyst.
Independent Sales Consultant
Episode: 188: Customers Want to Buy, Not Be Sold with Geoffrey Reid
Kevin Dean
Founder and CEO of ManoByte
ManoByte
Episode: 186: How Humans in the Loop + Good Data Create AI Success with Kevin Dean
Doug Brown
CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, creator of a sales automation software
CEO Sales Strategies, Vibitno
Episode: 180: How to Create Real Customer Connections with Doug Brown
Frederic Durand
Founder and CEO of Diabolocom
Diabolocom
Episode: 179: Balancing AI and Humanity in CX with Frederic Durand

Host

Tony Johnson
Customer experience expert and speaker; host of the show, with extensive experience in CX, hospitality, and leadership training.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Clarity on CX!

    Tony is a high-energy, high-impact podcaster. His clarity on CX is razor-sharp, and he’s undeniably leading the industry’s thought leadership.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoshGim
    United States6 months ago
  • Tony is electric!

    I had a wonderful time on Tony’s podcast. Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable people I know in the CX world, his level of planning and professionalism is unparalleled in my podcasting experience. Tony, thank you again for having me as a guest and I can’t wait for the next episode! Keep them coming. - Dan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TenaciousDT
    United States6 months ago
  • Personable, relevant conversations

    Tony does a fantastic job with the Customer Service Academy podcast! He’s extremely engaging and knowledgeable about the space. Each episode is a great listen for CX leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegCPR
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and energetic, and he cares about CX

    Tony’s a great host, it’s clear he cares a lot about CX and about educating his listeners. His podcast is fast-paced, fun, energetic, and to the point. Worth a listen for folks who are customer service/success pros.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanifD
    United States2 years ago
  • Great host with brilliant insights!

    Tony’s infectious energy and deep passion for customer service shine through in this podcast, making any topic engaging and enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdcook3
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests bring real-world experiences and practical tips for service leaders.
High-quality guests and industry insights that listeners can apply immediately.
Podcast consistently emphasizes human-centered service and employee engagement.
Thoughtful discussions with actionable CX takeaways.
Energetic host with clear expertise in customer service.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#16
Mexico/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#174
Taiwan/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#232
Mexico/Business
Apple Podcasts
#233
United Arab Emirates/Business/Marketing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

196: Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition With Alex Grande
Q: Can you share some creative low-cost strategies to keep employees engaged?
Bi-monthly, low-cost game-based activities—such as host-led trivia using real and fake stories—plus leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas and pair topics (e.g., drones with cafes) can create camaraderie and engagement with minimal expense.
196: Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition With Alex Grande
Q: What are your thoughts on camera on/off during remote meetings?
There's no one-size-fits-all; sometimes cameras are draining, so turning cameras off for certain meetings can reduce fatigue, while other meetings with goals or interaction benefit from cameras on to preserve connection.
196: Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition With Alex Grande
Q: What are the must-haves for a successful, sustainable recognition program?
A successful recognition program should move beyond anniversary or sales praise to include peer-to-peer recognition, clear context for each recognition, and alignment of messages with the behaviors and identities the organization wants to incentivize, plus a mechanism to capture and remember those moments.
196: Saying "Great Work" Isn't Recognition With Alex Grande
Q: What does it mean to provide great employee experience from your perspective?
The employee experience is the sum of everything in the workplace, including psychological safety, tools, and processes, and it's shaped by how well managers support employees through feedback, recognition, and one-on-ones.
192: People Squared - Leading in an AI World With Nikki Barua
Q: What is the whole idea of a great customer experience or great hospitality?
Nikki describes it as a feeling of being truly seen, known, and understood in a human-centered way that makes interactions personalized and memorable rather than transactional.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Customer Service Academy

What is Customer Service Academy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on customer experience, service design, and leadership in hospitality and consumer brands. Across episodes, topics span employee engagement, recognition programs, AI-enabled service, frontline empowerment, and the evolving role of experience in driving growth. Guests include CX leaders, chamber executives, and industry practitioners who share practical tactics for building better customer journeys, sustaining momentum in distributed teams, and balancing technology with human connection. The format emphasizes actionable insights, real-world examples, and a pragmatic, frontline perspective that appeals to frontline managers, operations leaders, and marketing/sales professionals aiming to elevate service quality and business ... more

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1. Robert Reitknecht
2. Alex Grande
3. Amy Wiggins
4. Nikki Barua
5. Dan Thumberg
6. Geoffrey Reid
7. Kevin Dean
8. Doug Brown

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