Simplifying Customer Experiences, with David Avrin

Welcome to another episode of Press 1 For Nick! In today's episode, our special guest, David Avrin—renowned speaker, consultant, and author, talks about the complexities of crafting predictable customer journeys and the essential need for businesses to adapt to shifting customer preferences and conveniences. David shares personal anecdotes—like his frustrating experiences with self-checkout systems and inflexible company policies, including his challenges as a Hilton diamond member. These stories highlight the pervasive friction points in customer interactions and their profound impact on brand loyalty and trust. Through practical examples, such as Uber's seamless user experience and the pitfalls of long sales pitches, David explains how businesses can gain a competitive edge by making the customer journey ridiculously easy. From simplifying returns and trials to adopting modern payment methods, David and Nick underscore the critical need for companies to walk in their customers' shoes and continuously evaluate their ease of navigation. So, tune in as David and I reveal the secrets to making it easy for customers to do business with you—a crucial step for success in today’s competitive marketplace! ABOUT NICK GLIMSDAHL Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Find me on Twitter Find me on LinkedIn *** LISTENER SUPPORT Purchase Nick’s books:  Reasons NOT to Focus on Employee Experience: A Comprehensive Guide Apparel: https://www.teepublic.com/user/press-1-for-nick  Support this show through Buy Me A Coffee *** BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Learn about all the guests book recommendations here: https://press1fornick.com/books/   BROUGHT TO YOU BY: VDS: They are a client-first consulting firm focused on strategy, business outcomes, and technology. They provide holistic consulting services to optimize your customer contact center, inspiring and designing transformational change to modernize and prepare your business for the future. Learn more: https://www.govds.com/  This podcast is under the umbrella of CX of M Radio: https://cxofm.org/Podcast-Shows/  SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES: Interested in partnering with the Press 1 For Nick podcast? Click here: https://press1fornick.com/lets-talk/