Listen "29. What customers really want in 2025 (3 surprising truths from the State of the Customer Report)"
Episode Synopsis
If your customers had to choose between speed, clarity, or delight, what do you think they'd pick? In this special insights-packed episode, I answer that very question based not on gut instinct, but on hard data from my 2025 State of the Customer Survey.I reveal 3 powerful (and surprising!) truths about how business owners view their own customer experience, and how that stacks up against what customers actually value. From the automation gap and personalization pitfalls, to the truth about acquisition vs retention across business models, this episode is your data-backed wake-up call to do CX differently.Tune in for sneak peeks of the full report, get your hands on the free 30-page Report, and discover how to join the Retention Lab for a LIVE walkthrough of what it all means for your business on 16 September 2025.What we cover:The gap between confidence and reality in customer experience deliveryWhat customers say they value most (it’s not what you think!)The unexpected retention patterns across different business typesThe critical role of automation and personalization in shifting patterns (and your success!)How to use this data to create your own customer-first playbooks for 2025View the episode transcript here.Where to from here?Join Retention Lab🧪, the membership for savvy online business owners determined to grow their revenue, referrals and repeat business without more marketing. Join here!Find out how you can get my strategic customer experience brain on your brand here.Grab the FREE State of the Customer online business industry report with first-hand findings, gaps & opportunities PLUS proven strategies to boost your customer experience. Download FREE here!Check out my favourite CX tools and resources here.😍 Love the show?Hit subscribe or follow so you never miss a new episode.Submit your question so I can answer it in an upcoming episode (or invite the perfect guest expert!).Leave a positive review to help the show get found by more small business owners just like you. To leave a review:👉 Find What Would They Do? on Apple Podcasts👉 Scroll to ‘Ratings & Reviews’👉 Tap on the stars to rate the show before writing a reviewPost a screenshot with your key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @candocontent and #WWTDpod so I can repost your content.
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