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What's New in the World of Experience
A collection of posts from our founder on all things experiential.
Customer Experience


It's Not What You Say. It's How You Make Your Customer Feel.
Most brands obsess over what they say. The best ones obsess over what people feel when nothing is being said. Let me show you what I...

The AHA Group
4 days ago2 min read


Our Customer Experience (CX) Workshops
If your CX Workshop doesn’t change metrics, it’s just theater. Most CX workshops feel like a spa day for your team — inspiring,...

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4 days ago1 min read


Scaling Luxury in East Asia
Scaling luxury in East Asia isn't about replication - it’s about reverence. We recently consulted for a high-end direct-to-consumer...

The AHA Group
4 days ago2 min read


Our Customer Experience (CX) Audits.
Yesterday, we delivered a 90-page Customer Experience Audit Report to the leadership team of a major Auto Dealership Network. This client...

The AHA Group
4 days ago2 min read


Creating Experiences is What We Do.
We work in the world of luxury and ultra-luxury often, and in the past 12-months I have seen more and more “experiences” in this space...

The AHA Group
4 days ago1 min read


What do a luxury airline, a family-run auto group, and a regional healthcare practice have in common?
What do a luxury airline, a family-run auto group, and a regional healthcare practice have in common? 💥 They refuse to settle for “good...

The AHA Group
4 days ago1 min read


Spot the Difference? Service, Hospitality & Experience
One of my favorite moments on stage is when I deliver a series of stories that highlight the difference between service, hospitality, and...

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4 days ago1 min read


If you haven’t heard the term “world-building” you are probably doing CX all wrong.
Here’s the thing: most companies think about being “customer centric” as the goal. They obsess over their customer and try to build...

The AHA Group
4 days ago2 min read


When I was 20 years old, I was on track to become a commodity trader on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
As part of the evaluation program, I was required to intern at a grain silo where I learned how to grade and buy corn and soybeans...

The AHA Group
4 days ago2 min read


There is one thing that keeps killing off brands faster than anything else.
Cultural Irrelevance. It’s an expensive mistake, and it isn’t making the C-suite priority list often enough. Yet, it should be on every...

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4 days ago2 min read


The one industry that’s the reigning champion of SAMENESS
I’ve evaluated countless companies on their ability to stand out and innovate. Trust me, I’m a tough critic, but nothing stands out more...

The AHA Group
May 272 min read


Stop Chasing Loyalty.
It’s time to flip the script. This isn’t about your customer’s dedication to you. This is about your dedication to them. 👉 Knowing...

The AHA Group
May 271 min read


What do our Consulting Projects Look Like?
This week, I’ve been sitting in on Quarterly Business Reviews with our clients, and the customer impact results have been nothing short...

The AHA Group
May 272 min read


Most customer facing employees are horrible storytellers.
Most customer facing (or patient facing, guest facing, client facing) employees are horrible storytellers. I see it every single day in...

The AHA Group
May 272 min read


Which brands to do think will disappear? Who is thriving?
This morning, I was a featured speaker for a CEO round table on the future of global luxury, and the conversation soon turned to what...

The AHA Group
May 272 min read


Thank You!
I woke up this morning to learn that I have the #2 trending article on Entreprenuer.com, so THANK YOU for all the awesome DMs and...

The AHA Group
May 41 min read


95% of Businesses Fail at This One Thing
In my experience, less than 5% of executive teams exhibit the behaviors that I highlight in this article I authored for Entrepreneur....

The AHA Group
May 41 min read


It’s Always Nice to be Acknowledged for your Work
It ’s even better when it comes directly from your clients. Without our knowing, a group of our clients in the UK nominated us for a...

The AHA Group
Apr 91 min read


My Entire Ethos is Centered on Experiences
I design them professionally, I seek them personally, and I believe in their transformative power in business and in life. The best...

The AHA Group
Apr 92 min read


A Very Special "Thank You!"
I had a first a few weeks ago after delivering a keynote to Sonic Automotive. They surprised me with a “Thank You” that really blew me...

The AHA Group
Apr 91 min read
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