{"id":158441,"date":"2025-12-30T06:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etechgs.com\/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=158441"},"modified":"2025-12-30T06:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:45:04","slug":"the-customer-experience-lie-thats-costing-you-millions","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/demo.etslabs.ai\/etech26\/podcast\/the-customer-experience-lie-thats-costing-you-millions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Customer Experience Lie That\u2019s Costing You Millions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every business says customer experience matters \u2014 yet many organizations still treat it as a cost center instead of a growth driver. That disconnect is costing companies far more than they realize.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this episode of the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Etech Leadership\u00a0&amp;\u00a0CX Podcast<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jim\u00a0Iyoob<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sits down with\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camila Ferreira<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Global Customer Experience Leader and Strategist, to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in CX today \u2014 the belief that customer experience lives only within customer support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With over 20 years of experience leading CX transformations across the US, Latin America, and Europe, Camila explains why real customer experience must span the entire business journey \u2014 from sales and onboarding to service and support. When CX is isolated, growth stalls. When\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0connected, it becomes a powerful engine for revenue, retention, and loyalty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This conversation goes beyond trends and tools. It focuses on what\u00a0truly moves\u00a0the needle: aligning people, processes, culture, and technology \u2014 including AI \u2014 without losing the human connection that customers and employees value most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">About the Episode<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This episode explores how organizations can shift from viewing CX as a cost to treating it as a strategic advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camila shares why simply relabeling customer support as \u201ccustomer experience\u201d\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0solve the real problem \u2014 and how leaders can unlock far greater value by connecting every stage of the customer journey. The discussion also dives into AI adoption, explaining why technology should amplify strong processes, not mask broken ones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll\u00a0also hear practical insights on why employee experience and customer experience are deeply connected \u2014 and why sustainable CX improvements\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0happen without investing in both.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Customer Experience Lie That\u2019s Costing You Millions | CX, AI &amp; Leadership Explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3MMhFU9FSw0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why This Conversation Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rethink Customer Experience:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn why limiting CX to support teams creates blind spots that directly\u00a0impact\u00a0growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use AI the Right Way:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understand how to avoid AI hype and focus on readiness, data, and clear problem-solving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthen Employee Experience:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">See how engaged employees drive higher customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan for Smarter Growth:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover how breaking silos and aligning teams leads to better CX outcomes and stronger ROI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You\u2019ll Learn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34501866 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34501866 BCX0\">The biggest misconception about customer experience that costs companies millions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34501866 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82265707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82265707 BCX0\">Why CX must be treated as a business-wide strategy, not a support function<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW82265707 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56280984 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56280984 BCX0\">How to prepare your organization for AI before investing in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56280984 BCX0\">new technology<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56280984 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35120283 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35120283 BCX0\">The link between employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35120283 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101337510 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101337510 BCX0\">Common planning mistakes leaders should avoid when budgeting for CX and AI initiatives<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101337510 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet the Experts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/camilaferreiraglobal\/\">Camila Ferreira\u00a0<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Customer Experience Leader &amp; Strategist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jimiyoob\/\">Jim\u00a0Iyoob<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President, ETS Labs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch Now: Build CX That Drives Real Value<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover how leading organizations are moving beyond surface-level CX initiatives to build experiences that create lasting business\u00a0impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain practical insights on CX strategy, AI readiness, employee engagement, and leadership \u2014 straight from real-world experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u25b6\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the full episode now<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udce2 Stay updated with more conversations on leadership, AI, and customer experience \u2014 subscribe to the\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4fQJ0rb\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Etech Leadership &amp; 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