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Each episode features candid conversations with CX experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the field. The hosts and guests discuss a wide range of topics, from emerging technologies like AI and automation to the human elements of empathy, creativity, and problem-solving that are essential to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What sets CX without the BS apart is its commitment to authenticity and practicality. Tom and Brian aren't afraid to call out the "BS" in the industry - the buzzwords, the fads, and the overhyped solutions that don't deliver real value. Instead, they focus on strategies and tactics that have been proven to work in the real world, drawing on their own extensive experience as well as the insights of their guests.
Whether you're a seasoned CX professional or just starting out in the field, CX without the BS offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of customer experience. With its engaging hosts, expert guests, and no-nonsense approach, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
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Each episode features candid conversations with CX experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the field. The hosts and guests discuss a wide range of topics, from emerging technologies like AI and automation to the human elements of empathy, creativity, and problem-solving that are essential to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What sets CX without the BS apart is its commitment to authenticity and practicality. Tom and Brian aren't afraid to call out the "BS" in the industry - the buzzwords, the fads, and the overhyped solutions that don't deliver real value. Instead, they focus on strategies and tactics that have been proven to work in the real world, drawing on their own extensive experience as well as the insights of their guests.
Whether you're a seasoned CX professional or just starting out in the field, CX without the BS offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of customer experience. With its engaging hosts, expert guests, and no-nonsense approach, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
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  <itunes:subtitle>AI was supposed to fix customer experience — but most companies are just frustrating people faster.
In this week’s episode of CX Without the BS, we expose 5 big ways AI is making CX worse (and how to fix it).</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Is AI actually making your customer experience worse — not better?
Everyone says AI is going to revolutionize customer service. Speed up support. Make it personal. Save money. But the truth is, for most businesses, AI is adding friction, not fixing it. If you've ever screamed "REPRESENTATIVE!" into your phone while stuck in an endless AI loop, you already know the pain we're talking about.
In this episode of CX Without the BS, we cut through the hype and break down the top 5 ways AI is failing real customers. From fake personalization to broken dashboards, and robotic empathy to frustrated support reps — we’re calling out the BS that vendors and execs keep selling you.
This isn’t an anti-AI rant. It’s a wake-up call. AI can help your CX... but only if it’s used the right way. And right now? Most companies are using it like a band-aid on a bullet wound. We give you the blueprint to fix it — with practical, real-world advice that actually works.
If you’re a tech buyer, tech advisor, or someone just trying to not get burned by another AI promise, this is your cheat code. You’ll walk away with five clear fixes that will make your AI actually useful — and your customer experience way less frustrating.
Because in 2025, AI doesn’t make you stand out. Good CX does. And the companies who get this right? They’re going to win. Hit play — and let’s fix what’s broken. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is AI actually making your customer experience worse — not better?</p>

<p>Everyone says AI is going to revolutionize customer service. Speed up support. Make it personal. Save money. But the truth is, for most businesses, AI is adding friction, not fixing it. If you&#39;ve ever screamed &quot;REPRESENTATIVE!&quot; into your phone while stuck in an endless AI loop, you already know the pain we&#39;re talking about.</p>

<p>In this episode of CX Without the BS, we cut through the hype and break down the top 5 ways AI is failing real customers. From fake personalization to broken dashboards, and robotic empathy to frustrated support reps — we’re calling out the BS that vendors and execs keep selling you.</p>

<p>This isn’t an anti-AI rant. It’s a wake-up call. AI can help your CX... but only if it’s used the right way. And right now? Most companies are using it like a band-aid on a bullet wound. We give you the blueprint to fix it — with practical, real-world advice that actually works.</p>

<p>If you’re a tech buyer, tech advisor, or someone just trying to not get burned by another AI promise, this is your cheat code. You’ll walk away with five clear fixes that will make your AI actually useful — and your customer experience way less frustrating.</p>

<p>Because in 2025, AI doesn’t make you stand out. Good CX does. And the companies who get this right? They’re going to win. Hit play — and let’s fix what’s broken.</p>]]>
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<p>Everyone says AI is going to revolutionize customer service. Speed up support. Make it personal. Save money. But the truth is, for most businesses, AI is adding friction, not fixing it. If you&#39;ve ever screamed &quot;REPRESENTATIVE!&quot; into your phone while stuck in an endless AI loop, you already know the pain we&#39;re talking about.</p>

<p>In this episode of CX Without the BS, we cut through the hype and break down the top 5 ways AI is failing real customers. From fake personalization to broken dashboards, and robotic empathy to frustrated support reps — we’re calling out the BS that vendors and execs keep selling you.</p>

<p>This isn’t an anti-AI rant. It’s a wake-up call. AI can help your CX... but only if it’s used the right way. And right now? Most companies are using it like a band-aid on a bullet wound. We give you the blueprint to fix it — with practical, real-world advice that actually works.</p>

<p>If you’re a tech buyer, tech advisor, or someone just trying to not get burned by another AI promise, this is your cheat code. You’ll walk away with five clear fixes that will make your AI actually useful — and your customer experience way less frustrating.</p>

<p>Because in 2025, AI doesn’t make you stand out. Good CX does. And the companies who get this right? They’re going to win. Hit play — and let’s fix what’s broken.</p>]]>
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