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The post below was originally posted on the ServiceRocket blog and is part of the Helping Sells Radio podcast. There are many approaches to Customer Success. I had a great conversation with Sarah E. Brown and Bill Cushard from ServiceRocket on "hacking Customer Success". I recall some of the approaches I used in various CS leadership... Continue Reading →
I'm going to be very blunt here. Getting my first management role in Customer Success was extremely difficult. It was 10 years after I started in Customer Success that I was eventually promoted to VP. This was no easy or simple feat. The mental punishment I absorbed over the years could have overwhelmed me. It did... Continue Reading →
“You want us to do what?” Who here has openly said this or had this run through their head when your manager proposed a new process that would essentially add more work to your already busy day? Don’t deny it – I know you’ve done this. I have done it as well and have been... Continue Reading →
“I want your job”. Who has been in a leadership position and not heard that at least once from a candidate in response to asking about their career objectives? I was no different when I was younger but I was probably not as brash. I knew early on in my career that I wanted to run... Continue Reading →
Meetings mostly suck. There, I said it. We all know it's the truth. I've run my share of crappy meetings and I'm well aware of it. It wasn't my intention. It's not an easy task to have great meetings - especially if you're part of a Customer Success team that is growing at a tremendous... Continue Reading →
As a Customer Success Manager, there are MANY things being thrown at you on a daily basis. At the end of the day, your customers are looking to accomplish certain outcomes and they need your help. You are the one that has been hired and trained to do what few others can do. I'm going to outline... Continue Reading →
GONG! Sales has closed another deal! After the high fives, fist pumps, multiple reply-alls, humble Oscar like acceptance speeches by the sales rep where they thank everyone and their mom, and the obligatory executive pat on the back, the rubber needs to hit the road. This is where your Customer Success team straps on their gear... Continue Reading →
Having worked a very long day I decided to make my way over to our local Toronto customer success group. I almost gave up a few times as the Toronto rush hour traffic was insane but I knew it would be worth it to see the speaker, Venk Chandran who is a senior manager on... Continue Reading →
Chad Horenfeldt
Enlightened Customers 