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In today’s guest episode, I‘m joined by brand coach Suz Chadwick to unpack a big, timely question:

“In the age of AI slop, what does an authentic personal brand actually look like? And how do you create a customer experience that still feels real?”

Together, we explore what personal branding truly means in 2026, why authenticity is becoming a competitive advantage, and how AI can either amplify your voice… or dilute it entirely.

I’m taking a moment to reflect on the journey, from self-doubt to launch, to 55 episodes, to charting in 18 countries, and the community and collaborations the podcast has sparked along the way. It’s a celebration of all things retention, customer experience, and the power of showing up… especially when it feels uncomfortable.

And because it wouldn’t be a birthday without party favors, I’m kicking off Birthday Week on my website until 17 March 2026 with a scavenger hunt full of hidden surprises, exclusive offers, and limited-time freebies.

What started as a 3-day “part challenge, part game” experience quickly turned into a powerful retention engine that increased engagement, brought in new members, and helped existing members finally take action and get quick wins.

If you’ve ever felt like your membership (or online business) needs more content to keep people around… this episode will completely flip that belief on its head.

In this guest episode of What Would They Do?, I am joined by course design expert Jasmine Jonte, who has helped build some of the most successful and profitable online programs in the industry.

Together, we unpack why so many online courses fall flat, why students drop off halfway through, and what course creators need to focus on if they want their programs to actually deliver results in the age of AI.

Spoiler: it’s not about adding more modules, more bonuses, or more “value.”

Whether you’re a photographer, designer, copywriter, or coach, this episode shows you how to rethink the client journey from first contact to post-delivery and infuse it with emotion, meaning, and retention magic.

Packed with practical examples (and totally systemisable ideas), it’s your go-to guide to building relationships that last.

Thinking about switching email platforms, but overwhelmed by the tech or afraid of breaking what’s already (sort of) working?

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my email setup and explain why I chose Drip as my go-to platform for retention, loyalty and subscriber delight. From Flodesk to Drip, and from sending newsletters to building strategic, behavior-driven journeys, this episode walks you through what makes Drip different and how it’s helped supercharge my business (and my clients’).

It’s episode 50! And as What Would They Do? is coming up to its one-year anniversary, I’m taking a closer look at the biggest themes that have emerged from 50 episodes of listener questions, expert interviews, and strategic CX deep-dives.

In this quick episode, I pull back the curtain on one simple, scroll-stopping sales page strategy that turned heads during the founding member launch of Retention Lab. You’ll hear how I brought the abstract concept of retention to life with a powerful interactive tool that got 83% of page visitors to pause and engage, being sold by their own metrics.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this episode will inspire you to rethink your capacity, tighten your processes, and still make your clients feel like VIPs.

If you’re tired of reactive launches, last-minute stress, and half-baked onboarding, this episode will help you step into the year with clarity, intention, and a customer experience designed to retain and delight.