Leapfrog CX Strategies
Leapfrog CX Strategies
Dave Michels
It's time to Leapfrog CX. Join enterprise communications analyst and industry provocateur Dave Michels (Founder of TalkingPointz) as he cuts through the hype to find out what truly drives world-class Customer Experience (CX).In this candid, executive-level podcast series, Dave sits down with C-Level executives from leading CX vendors, cutting-edge implementors, and innovative enterprises. He doesn't just ask about the vision—he demands to know the reality.Every episode uncovers cost-effective, real-world strategies on how to deliver a compelling customer experience that also drives business results.The Hard Questions: Dave asks the tough, no-BS questions about profitability, implementation pitfalls, and the real ROI of your CX technology stack.Executive Insights: Hear directly from the leaders making the critical decisions in the CX space—learn what's working, what's failing, and what's next.Actionable Strategies: Get past the marketing slides and discover the practical strategies you can apply to immediately improve your own customer engagement and operational efficiency.Tune in to Leapfrog CX Strategies and get the independent, incisive analysis you need to make the right decisions for your business. Because in the battle for the customer, you can't afford to be a step behind.
Checking In with Jeff Lawson
I’ve always admired Jeff Lawson. I vividly remember the first time he tried to explain Twilio to me. He still had hair back then. I will admit that it took me a few of these sessions to understand Twilio, but I knew Jeff was brilliant. Not only did Jeff build an amazing company with a strong culture, but he also created an entirely new segment in communications. After 16 years of running Twilio, including an IPO, Jeff hung up his coding gloves. The next stop, surprising (at first) was The Oni...
May 21
57 min
Vasili Triant, CEO of UJET.CX
In this inaugural episode of Leapfrog CX Strategies longform interviews, host Dave Michaels discusses with Vasili Triant, CEO of UJET, the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX) technology. Vasily shares insights from his extensive career, spanning companies like Shoretel, Serenova, and Cisco, before taking the helm at UJET. **Key Discussion Points:** - **Industry Background:** Vasily’s journey through various tech companies, highlighting the transition from on-premise solutions to ...
Jan 21
1 hr 28 min
Dave and David on Headsets
The Daves discuss the state of the headset world. Lots of types and considerations. Things you should know - from bluetooth to dect to over-the-ear to earbuds.
Aug 12, 2025
45 min
Chatz: June 2025 Infocomm and Seachange
In this episode of TalkingPointz Chatz, Dave Michels and David Danto unpack a series of “sea changes” sweeping across tech and communications. They start by examining how AI engines are replacing traditional search tools, reshaping how users find information. The conversation shifts to LinkedIn’s emergence as the dominant professional social platform in the wake of Twitter’s decline. Most notably, they dive into the evolution of meeting room technology – from proprietary video appliances to s...
Jun 2, 2025
15 min
TalkingPointz Channel Insightz #2
In this episode, we talk about the AV channel and upcoming ISE conference. Featuring Dave Berlin, President & CEO at Visual Image Display; Eric Snider, Chief Technology Officer at CTI; and Danny Rogers, Vice President Global Accounts at AVI-SPL.
Feb 8, 2025
56 min
Channel Insightz Jan2025
Dave and David chat about the channel with John Cognata of SoftTel amd William Rubio of Calltower.
Jan 20, 2025
37 min
2024 Review
Dave and David discuss and reflect on 2024.
Dec 27, 2024
27 min
Insider Report September 2024
Ever wonder what's in a monthly Insider report? The September 2024 report included this: Hey Google, Tell Me About It: Google’s NotebookLM uses LLMs to convert lengthy text from articles, research papers, and other documents into knowledge. NotebookLM has a new trick that turns knowledge into an audible story: an AI-generated podcast that includes playful conversations between male and female ”hosts.” It’s a new summarization trick, this time with voices. Making generative AI trustworthy is ...
Oct 7, 2024
9 min
Andy Says RTO Five Days a Week
In this episode of TalkingPointz Talking Headz, David Danto and Dave Michels, joined by Metrigy Research’s Irwin Lazar, dive into the hot topic of Amazon’s recent push to bring employees back to the office full-time. They unpack the real motivations behind the memo, revealing its connections to industry-wide layoffs and corporate real estate pressures and other explanations. This candid conversation offers a fresh perspective on what the return-to-office push from Amazon’s CEO is truly all ab...
Sep 27, 2024
35 min
TalkingHeadz with Scott Wharton
I was conflicted when Scott Wharton announced his plans to leave enterprise comms to save the world. I was elated the world would now be saved, but what a loss. It was like one of those be-careful-what-you-wish-for episodes of the Twilight Zone. - Dave Michels. Scott Wharton is a seasoned expert in enterprise comms and video, with a notable career spanning influential roles at Broadsoft, Vidtel (a company he founded and sold), and Logitech. His vision and leadership ...
Sep 19, 2024
47 min
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