How does AI redefine customer success and sales strategies? Tune in as Matt Dixon, author of ‘The Challenger Sale’, unveils the transformative journey of customer feedback and experience.Matt Dixon is the founding partner of DCM Insights and author of The Challenger Sale and The Effortless Experience.Matt kicks things off by sharing with us his journey as a “customer experience anthropologist.” We delve into his books, with a specific focus on their key themes and the importance of comprehending customer preferences.We explore the impact of technology, specifically AI, on reshaping sales strategies. Matt explains how AI has transformed sales data analysis, enabling predictive customer insights and real-time feedback.The discussion shifts to the significance of real-time data in predicting customer satisfaction and the challenges traditional survey methods pose. Matt advocates for a new approach, emphasizing the importance of using unstructured data.To wrap things up we explore the correlation between employee experience and customer satisfaction, emphasizing the need for companies to focus on both. Matt provides valuable advice on tools that can improve the employee experience so make sure to watch till the end!If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate our show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpertsofExperience?sub_confirmation=1 Imagine running your business with a trusted advisor who has your success top of mind. That’s what it’s like when you have a Salesforce Success Plan. With the right plan, Salesforce is with you through every stage of your journey — from onboarding, to realizing business outcomes, to driving efficient growth.Learn more about what’s possible on the Salesforce success plan website: sfdc.co/SalesforceCustomerSuccess (00:00) Preview and Introduction(00:32) Unpacking Matt Dixon's Career & Books(03:52) From Traditional Research to AI-Driven Analysis(07:15) The Future of AI in Sales and Customer Insights(11:47) Four Major Roles of AI in Sales(16:07) Unstructured Data & Predictive Survey Scores(24:15) The Impact of Real-Time Coaching(26:26) Evolving Sales Methods & Customer Metrics(34:58) Exploring Customer & Employee Experience(41:50) CX Tools For Better Customer Experience