Best Alex Turkovic Podcasts (2024)

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Where to Find Automation Opportunities to Improve Customer AND Employee Experience | Episode 080 35:26

25m ago35:26

35:26

This solo episode of the DCX podcast is inspired by my recent job transition into a new role leading Customer Experience at Belfry Software. As I've just recently joined, I am actively engaged in the process of uncovering the opportunities which exist for automations to be implemented. The primary goals of implementing these automations are simple:…

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Digital Duct Tape: Leveraging AI to Solve CX Challenges with Scott Wilder | Episode 079 39:42

2h ago39:42

39:42

In this episode of the Digital CX Podcast, host Alex Turkovic chats with Scott Wilder, Head of Digital Success at Clari with a wealth of previous experience from Google, Adobe, and HubSpot among others. The conversation explores leveraging AI for customer success, integrating data across platforms, and adopting B2C innovation to enhance digital exp…

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Lessons in CX Leadership and Strategy with CX "Superwoman" Nat Onions of Customer.io | Episode 078 55:19

2d ago55:19

55:19

Nat Onions, CX leader at Customer.io, dives into the importance of data and automation in driving effective customer support and engagement. She shares her experiences from building a customer success program, experimenting with AI tools, and leveraging SMS to scale interactions, while also discussing the significance of diversity and attention to …

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Customer Success Metrics That Drive Growth with Jay Nathan 51:04

8d ago51:04

51:04

In this podcast episode, Anika Zubair interviews Jay Nathan, COO of Churnkey, about his extensive experience in the SaaS industry and the evolving role of customer success. They discuss the key metrics that drive growth in SaaS, such as retention, customer lifetime value, and profitability, emphasizing the need for agility in tracking and adjusting…

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Scaling Customer Education for Digital CS with Adam Avramescu of Personio & the CELab Podcast | Episode 077 46:28

9d ago46:28

46:28

Adam Avramescu, Vice President of Customer Education at Personio and co-host of the CELab Podcast, joins the show to share his thoughts on the evolving role of customer education in digital customer success. He and Alex dive into the challenges of content curation, scaling personalized experiences, and the growing importance of integrating educatio…

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Enhancing CX with Targeted Campaigns...and LinkedIn Ads! with Kat Breeggemann of Automox | Episode 076 53:33

16d ago53:33

53:33

Kat Breeggemann, Digital Customer Experience Program Manager at Automox, joins the podcast to discuss the role of data in driving digital customer success and enhancing product adoption. She shares her journey into customer success, the importance of tailoring digital programs to customer needs, and explores strategies to prevent downgrades using t…

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Digital Customer Success Maturity Model Assessment Launch and Post Churn-In Q&A | Episode 075 25:07

23d ago25:07

25:07

In this solo episode of the podcast, I spend a bit of time recapping a recent talk I gave together with Dan Ennis at Churn-In, ChurnZero's annual conference and also take some time to discuss the launch of the Digital CS Maturity Assessment, which you can go through by following this link for free: https://digitalcustomersuccess.com/dcsmaturity/ I …

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Scrappy Automations that Boost Customer Success ROI w/ Joe Di Grande of Joe Does Tech Touch | Episode 074 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

Joe Di Grande, Founder of Joe Does Tech Touch, shares his experiences scaling accounts and building a tech touch program from the ground up. He and Alex discuss the critical role of clean data, simple automations, and AI in transforming customer interactions, emphasizing a problem-first approach over obsession with technology. Chapters: 00:00:00 - …

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Inside the Build of 15Five's Digital CS Program w/ Natalia Andreeva & Kaelon Russell | Episode 073 52:35

1M ago52:35

52:35

In this podcast episode, Natalia Andreeva and Kaelon Russell of 15Five share their journey of building a digital customer success program from the ground up. They discuss their approach to content strategy, onboarding experiments, user health scoring, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration, highlighting how they integrate human and di…

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How to Get Promoted into an Enterprise CSM with Caly Agar 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. In this episode of the Customer Success Pro podcast, host Anika Zubair discusses with Carly Agar, founder and CEO of Carly Agar Training, about effective strategies fo…

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Tattoos to Tech: Larissa Licha’s Mission to Bridge R&D and CS as CEO of Joyn | Episode 072 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

Larissa Licha, co-founder and CEO of Joyn, discusses the challenges of cross-department collaboration between customer-facing teams and R&D, particularly in fast-growing tech companies. She also shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the need for flexibility in product development and the role of AI in optimizing business pro…

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Inside Salesforce: Driving Customer Value with AI & Automation with Bernard Slowey, VP of Digital CS | Episode 071 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Bernard Slowey, VP of Digital Customer Success at Salesforce, joins the show to discuss the transformation of customer service through digital tools, AI, and data-driven insights. He and Alex explore how Salesforce is leading the way in enhancing customer experiences by unifying support, success, and training portals, leveraging burgeoning AI tools…

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Four Ways to Measure Your Digital Customer Success Program | Episode 070 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

Monthly Scale and Digital Meetup: https://digitalsuccess.gradual.com The Ultimate Guide to Digital CS: 4 Pillars for Success w/ Alex Turkovic & Jan Young: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6817263533053/WN_GqOn3y7JSZWBt_YM3i87kw#/registration In today's show... Measuring Digital Customer Success can be an elusive thing. It necessitates borrowing fro…

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Humanizing Digital CS and Personal Branding with Bob Mathers | Episode 069 40:06

2M ago40:06

40:06

In this episode of the Digital CX podcast, Alex Turkovic chats with Bob Mathers about personal branding on LinkedIn, the balance between human interaction and digital communication, and other strategies for customer success. They explore how storytelling, authenticity, and thoughtful use of technology can enhance customer experiences and build trus…

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Using AI in Your Daily Customer Success Routine with Alex Turkovic 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. The podcast episode features Alex Turkovic discussing the integration of AI in customer success routines. Key topics include practical applications of AI, tools for cu…

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Scale & Digital at Early Stage Startups w/ Mary Caballero | Episode 068 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

Mary Caballero, hire number 1 at Champify, shares her journey in scaling customer success at an early-stage startup. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of driving digital-first customer engagement, the importance of responding to customer feedback, and how to effectively manage key customer relationships in a rapidly growing…

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Transforming Slack into a Customer Support Hub with Joydeep Sen Sarma, CEO of Clearfeed.ai | Episode 067 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

In this episode, Joydeep Sen Sarma, founder and CEO of Clearfeed, discusses the evolution of customer success in the SaaS world, emphasizing the shift from transactional support to ongoing, relationship-driven models. He also shares insights on how Clearfeed transforms Slack into a structured customer management tool, the role of AI in customer int…

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Career Growth in Digital Customer Success with Jess Osborn of GoCardless | Episode 066 49:02

3M ago49:02

49:02

In this episode of the Digital CX podcast, Jess Osborn shares insights from her career journey, discussing her experiences with customer success, account management, and scaling global teams at companies like Bazaarvoice and, currently, GoCardless. She emphasizes the importance of action-based onboarding, digital tools in renewals, and the evolving…

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The Four Pillars of Digital Customer Success | Episode 065 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

In this solo episode, I take you through the 4 Pillars of Digital Customer Success, a model I have come up with over the past years to help establish a strong foundation for a digital CS program. I also cover a few news tidbits related to CS. Join me as I walk you through the four pillars: Customer Journey Data Automation Content Chapters: 01:05 - …

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Leading with Value and Increase Revenue in Customer Success with Madelyn DePrey 36:00

3M ago36:00

36:00

Learn more about our show sponsor CSM RevUP Academy: https://thecustomersuccesspro.com/csm-revup-academy/ Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. In this episode of the Customer Success Pro Podcast, host Ani…

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AI Tooling to Drive Growth & Break Down Silos with Masha Krol of Glowstick | Episode 064 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

In this episode, Alex interviews Masha Krol, CEO of Glowstick about the various innovative uses of AI in customer success to identify growth opportunities and enhance collaboration between CS and commercial teams. Masha shares her takes on the evolution of digital customer success, emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI to analyze customer con…

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Modern Post-Sale Revenue Growth with Haydar Al-Saad of Revsetter | Episode 063 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

RevSetter founder Haydar Al Saad discusses with Alex his new revenue-centric customer success platform and its unique approach to integrating both sales and customer success functions. He and Alex explore his extensive experience in SaaS and Haydar’s philosophy on the importance of post-sale revenue growth and the role of digital customer success t…

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Customer Education for Revenue Growth with Greg Rose of Intellum | Episode 062 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Ever wondered how mastering customer education can lead to skyrocketing revenue? Listen in as we sit down with Greg Rose of Intellum, who takes us on his extraordinary journey from running a record label to pioneering the field of customer education. You'll learn the magic of Education Qualified Leads (EQLs) and how they can turbocharge your conver…

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Future Proof Your Teams and Career with Rod Cherkas of HelloCCO | Episode 061 53:03

4M ago53:03

53:03

This week, we are pleased to bring you a conversation with Rod Cherkas, a SaaS veteran, consultant, author of two books on customer success, and vocal contributor to the CS community. Rod and Alex discuss his past at Marketo and Gainsight (among others), his newly released book REACH, as well as where he sees the CS profession heading. Chapters: 00…

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Driving Customer Retention and Customer Growth at Scale with Daphne Costa Lopes 51:21

4M ago51:21

51:21

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. In this episode, Anika Zubair talks with Daphne Costa Lopez, Director of Customer Success at HubSpot, about strategies for driving and growing customer retention at sc…

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Digital Musings: Measuring Customer Health Without Telemetry and Combatting Imposter Syndrome | Episode 060 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

In this solo episode, we tackle two primary topics: Imposter Syndrome specific to Digital CS and how to combat it Building Customer Health Scores without the benefit of product Telemetry Along the way, I also share a few news items and resources with you. Enjoy! I know I sure did... Resources: Virtual Scale & Digital Meetup Survey Link Latest Digit…

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Transformative Digital Experiences through AI and Customer Education with Eric Mistry of Contentsquare | Episode 059 50:44

5M ago50:44

50:44

Eric Mistry (Strategy & Shared Services Operations Manager at Contentsquare) has a very unique background and set of skills in education that afford him a fascinating perspective on the customer experience. Eric joins Alex to discuss the evolving use of AI in the workplace, the importance of connecting cross-functional dots, and the future of custo…

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Hospitality, Drawing from B2C and Rethinking the QBR with Aaron Thompson of SuccessCOACHING | Episode 058 48:17

5M ago48:17

48:17

Aaron Thompson (Chief Revenue Officer of SuccessCOACHING and Founder of Red Slacks) has dedicated his professional life to helping companies and CS professionals. He and Alex delve into the importance of leveraging digital technologies and data to enhance customer experience, and explore the benefits of transitioning from high touch to tech touch i…

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AI-Powered Customer Success & Predictive Analytics with Arun Balakrishnan and Preetam Jinka of FunnelStory | Episode 057 53:28

5M ago53:28

53:28

Preetam Jinka and Arun Balakrishnan, co-founders of FunnelStory, join the podcast to discuss how we’re just scratching the surface with AI and machine learning. They chat with Alex about how FunnelStory is revolutionizing customer success strategies, enabling teams to predict churn, optimize user engagement, and drive revenue growth through data-dr…

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SaaS Economics & Driving Customer Outcomes Digitally with Jay Nathan | Episode 056 46:41

6M ago46:41

46:41

Jay Nathan is the co-founder of GrowthCurve.io, Chief Customer Officer at Churnkey, and one of the most respected voices in the customer success community. He joins Alex as they explore Jay’s early career as a software engineer, the integration of AI with other digital tools, and navigating the economic landscape of SaaS. Chapters: 00:02:28 - Intro…

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How to Get Hired in Customer Success in a Tough Job Market with Jared Orr 46:02

6M ago46:02

46:02

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. In this episode of the Customer Success Pro podcast, hosted by Anika Zubair, guest Jared Orr, a Senior Customer Success Manager and copywriter, shares his journey over…

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The Generative AI Primer for CSMs | Episode 055 46:54

6M ago46:54

46:54

In this, my second solo episode - I wanted to spend some time trying to demystify Generative AI for CSMs and CS leaders alike. According to statistics, only 25% of CS workers utilize AI in the workplace on a regular basis, which I think is WAY too low - especially considering how stretched thin most CSMs really are. So - in this episode, we focus o…

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AI Insights to Power Your Business with Josh Schachter of Update AI | Episode 054 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

Matik's Scale + CS Virtual Conference: https://bit.ly/scalecs-aturkovic Josh Schachter is the Founder and CEO of UpdateAI, the conversation intelligence tool built specifically for the customer success profession. He sits down with Alex to talk product management, the unorthodox genesis of UpdateAI, and, of course, artificial intelligence itself. K…

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"Your First" Digital Customer Success Motions with Stijn "Stino" Smet of Whale | Episode 053 1:00:58

6M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Matik's Scale + CS Virtual Conference: https://bit.ly/scalecs-aturkovic In this special edition, Alex sits down with Stijn "Stino" Smet, Head of Customer Success at Whale.io, the host of *two* customer success podcasts, and all-around loose cannon. He joins Alex (in his studio!) for a very special joint episode of their podcasts to discuss career j…

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State of the Industry and Promise of AI with Jeff Heckler | Episode 052 37:21

7M ago37:21

37:21

Link to Matik's Scale + CS Virtual Conference: https://bit.ly/scalecs-aturkovic. Today, I'm joined by Jeff Heckler - a CS veteran with a lot of wisdom to share around the state of the industry, the AI tools with the most promise, and Slack overwhelm. In this episode, we cover a wide variety of topics, including: 00:00:00 - Welcome To The Digital Cu…

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Emotional Intelligence in Digital and Treating Customers Like Humans with Jenelle Friday | Episode 051 54:17

7M ago54:17

54:17

Jenelle Friday of Forecastable and the Customer Success Collective’s “CS Leader of the Year” for 2023 is someone who is easily liked. She's hyper-in tune with what makes people tick, and is even the author of her own framework on emotional intelligence in customer success. In this wonderful chat, we talk about: 00:00 - Caring for your customers 02:…

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How to become a Strategic Customer Success Manager with Erika Villarreal 46:47

7M ago46:47

46:47

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. In this episode of the Customer Success Pro podcast, host Anika Zubair interviews Erica Villareal, a strategic customer success manager at Eptura and a top 25 CS influ…

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Celebrating 50 Episodes: Your Digital Customer Experience Questions Answered | Episode 050 35:18

7M ago35:18

35:18

As we pop the champagne on our 50th show, a heartfelt thank you is in order for every listener & guest who's joined me on this wild ride through the evolving world of digital customer interactions. It's a transformational moment for the show as we shift from focusing on 'Digital Customer Success' to encompassing the broader 'Digital Customer Experi…

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Customer Engagement with AI and Self-Service Strategies with Kari Ardalan of Qualtrics | Episode 049 43:14

7M ago43:14

43:14

Kari Ardalan of Qualtrics is a staple in the CS community and has been leading scaled motions for YEARS - which is sometime that not a lot of people can say. She also sits on Gainsight's Digital Advisory Board - so yeah, she's qualified to talk about this stuff. :-) In this fantastic conversation, we talk about: Building digital first with humans c…

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The Impact of SaaS Economics on CS (Plus Much More!) with Christine Raby | Episode 048 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Christine Raby, Founder of DeliverDelight, brings the heat in this episode where we cover off a very wide range of topics - some CS related and some non-CS related. Christine's background is absolutely fascinating and I've been a fan of her presence both on LinkedIn and TikTok for quite some time now. This episode is full of practical examples and …

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Digital Advice from a CS OG and Innovator with Irit Eizips of CSM Practice | Episode 047 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

Irit Eizips has been in and around CS for a long time. From being in on the ground floor at Gainsight to running her very successful consultancy, she has been a staple in the CS community and consistently produces fantastic content that we all benefit from! In this episode, we get into: Irit’s days at the early-stage Gainsight and the culture of st…

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Customer Success Career Path to the C-Suite with Kristi Faltorusso 49:55

8M ago49:55

49:55

Navigating your Customer Success Career with Kristi Faltorusso In this episode of the Customer Success Pro podcast, Anika Zubair interviews Kristi Faltorusso, a four times Top 25 Customer Success Influencer award winner and CCO at Client Success. Kristi shares her remarkable journey from a marketing professional to becoming a leading figure in the …

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Sibling Synergy and Machine Learning in CS with Maarten and Michiel Doornenbal of Churned | Episode 046 42:47

8M ago42:47

42:47

Maarten & Michiel Doornenbal are not only brothers, but also co-founders of Churned! They join me this week for a fantastic conversation about the platform they've built, AI, scorecards and more! Unfortunately, my audio/video didn't record - so you'll here me narrating the episode - but it's kind of fun to switch formats up here an there. In the ep…

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Applying Common Sense to Digital Customer Experience with Rob Zambito of Success Scaled | Episode 045 58:22

8M ago58:22

58:22

Invariably, when you speak to someone in CS about Rob Zambito, the first comment that almost always comes back is, "He's a good guy". ...and I couldn't agree more. I wouldn't say that I've known Rob for a very long - but the time we've spent both on Zoom and in-person has always been extremely high-quality, funny, impactful, personal and full of gr…

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Video Micro-Learning at Scale with Delores Cooper of Zendesk | Episode 044 40:46

8M ago40:46

40:46

Not only does Delores Cooper of Zendesk have a pretty amazing back story, she's also doing some pretty amazing things with a small and scrappy team at Zendesk. Short form video has become an increasingly popular medium for distribution of content and Zendesk is utilizing this as part of their digital enablement strategy. In this conversation, we ta…

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The Power of Hyper-Personalized Content for Customer Success with Nik Mijic of Matik | Episode 043 39:42

9M ago39:42

39:42

Nik Mijic, co-founder of Matik comes to us this week with not only a fascinating back-story, but some great CS-related content as we discuss a wide variety of very timely and important topics. In this episode, we talk about: How Matik automates the creation of content with personalized data, primarily for CS and Sales The current state of the ‘digi…

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Psychological Mindset Shift from Reactive to Proactive Customer Success with Rachel Provan 43:25

9M ago43:25

43:25

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey. Imposter Syndrome, Prioritization, and Mindset Shifts in Customer Success. All topics we covered in Today’s talk with Rachel Provan. Today’s podcast will focus on how …

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Customer Education and The Digital Journey with Erica Akroyd of Pendo | Episode 042 47:03

9M ago47:03

47:03

I always love talking with people who work within companies that serve the CS community, and this one is no different. Erica was a fantastic guest to have on the show, partly because of the myriad of roles she's played at the company but also because she has done and is doing some pretty cool things in the realm of digital and customer education. I…

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Welcome to The Customer Success Pro Podcast by Anika Zubair 2:04

9M ago2:04

2:04

This is The Customer Success Pro Podcast, hosted by Anika Zubair. Customer Success is not a destination, but a a journey. Join me on this crazy CS journey as I chat to leaders, strategists and experts in customer success about their experiences and definitions of customer success and share with your their best practices on how to build and scale wo…

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Data Analysis and Service Recovery Philosophy with Lane Hart of Contentsquare | Episode 041 58:55

9M ago58:55

58:55

Lane Hart of Contentsquare brings to CS a no nonesense approach to ensuring the renewal via strong data analysis combined with a very human approach of customer engagement. He has taken lessons learned from his years in management consulting at IBM forward into a rocketship trajectory in CS at Heap - now Contentsquare. Be sure to grab a pen and pap…

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