The Intuitive Customer · 2026-05-23 · 35 min
Everyone's racing to be "AI-first." The problem? Customers didn't vote for it. In this episode, we unpack a practical decision framework for when AI should lead, when humans must lead, and how to avoid automating the very moments that drive loyalty (or churn). We also get into a surprising twist: why AI can sometimes sound more empathetic than people - and what that says about how most service teams are set up today. What you'll learn in this episode Why "AI-first" is usually a cost initiative pretending to be a strategy A simple way to decide human vs AI based on the emotional and situational stakes Where automation genuinely improves CX (and where it quietly wrecks trust) Why AI can come across as more patient and empathetic - and why that's a warning sign Best Quote from the Episode: "AI-first' is not a strategy. It's a cost program wearing a strategy's suit." - Colin Shaw Resources Mentioned Colin Shaw - Professor Ryan Hamilton - About the Hosts: Colin Shaw is a LinkedIn 'Top Voice' with a massive 286,000 followers and 87,000 subscribers to his 'Why Customers Buy' newsletter. Shaw is named one of the world's 'Top 150 Business Influencers' by LinkedIn.
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