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How to Manage Customer Expectations
Feb 22, 2022

How to Manage Customer Expectations

Brian Nicholls

Learn how to properly set expectations so both you and your customers are on the same page.

Dear Insider: Help! I'm moving into management and need advice.
Feb 9, 2022

Dear Insider: Help! I'm moving into management and need advice.

Kristi Faltorusso

Moving from IC to a manager, scaling Customer Success, and relocation - all your questions are answered in this installment of Dear Insider.

Thrown to the Wolves: Inheriting a Red Account as a New Hire
Feb 8, 2022

Thrown to the Wolves: Inheriting a Red Account as a New Hire

Kevin Leonor

Your first account as a new Customer Success Manager (CSM) may be a red account at risk of churning. Learn what to do in this type of situation.

Five Things to Consider When Applying for a Customer Success job
Jan 25, 2022

Five Things to Consider When Applying for a Customer Success job

Erika Villarreal

Are you considering a career in customer success? Learn what to look for in a potential employer.

Are You Helping or Micromanaging?
Jan 20, 2022

Are You Helping or Micromanaging?

Rachel Provan

As a new manager, your instinct will be to micromanage. Instead, use this guide to learn how to lead by inspiring and building trust with your team of direct reports.

Is Customer Success The Right Career For You?
Jan 11, 2022

Is Customer Success The Right Career For You?

Laurie Vickers

Learn how to spot if Customer Success is the right career for you using these reflection questions.

Why New CS Leaders Struggle Asking for Help
Jan 6, 2022

Why New CS Leaders Struggle Asking for Help

Sumitra Narayanan

As a new leader, it's often difficult to ask for help. Learn why it's important to seek the help of others as a newer leader and how to do it.

Becoming an Enterprise CSM
Dec 16, 2021

Becoming an Enterprise CSM

Russell Bourne

Making the jump from SMB to Enterprise accounts is a great way to advance your career. Learn the difference between managing these accounts.

How to Deal with Difficult Employees as a Manager of Customer Success
Dec 9, 2021

How to Deal with Difficult Employees as a Manager of Customer Success

Rachel Provan

As a new Customer Success Manager, not everyone will be your cup of tea. Learn how to manage difficult direct reports with this guide.

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Customers
Dec 2, 2021

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Customers

Anita Toth

Every CSM needs to be prepared to have difficult conversations with their customers. Yet many don't know how to prepare. Here is a step-by-step guide to doing it right.

How to Transition from Sales to Customer Success
Nov 30, 2021

How to Transition from Sales to Customer Success

Erika Villarreal

Looking to transition into Customer Success from Sales? You are not alone. Here's how to navigate this transition using your past experiences and accomplishments.

How to Learn Your Product Quickly as a New Customer Success Manager
Nov 23, 2021

How to Learn Your Product Quickly as a New Customer Success Manager

Sana Farooq

Imagine you're being onboarded but have little help learning your new product. We've all been there. Here's how to onboard yourself in this type of difficult situation.

The Theory of Customer Success
Nov 19, 2021

The Theory of Customer Success

Jon Johnson

Are CSMs just firefighters? Customers call us when shit hits the fan. When things go “boom” or when all hell breaks loose. But isn’t it more than that? Find out.

How to Run Your First Customer Kickoff Call as a Customer Success Manager
Nov 16, 2021

How to Run Your First Customer Kickoff Call as a Customer Success Manager

Ashna Patel

Learn how to prepare for your customer kick-off calls and make a great first impression with this guide.

What to Expect as a New Customer Success Leader
Nov 11, 2021

What to Expect as a New Customer Success Leader

Brian Nicholls

Brian Nicholls shares his experience transitioning into leadership for the first time. Learn his top three lessons that helped him make the jump.

How to Leverage LinkedIn to Land a Customer Success Role
Nov 9, 2021

How to Leverage LinkedIn to Land a Customer Success Role

Guy Rahamim

Learn how to use LinkedIn to land your first Customer Success role using this proven guide.

Transitioning From Peer to Manager? Here's What to Expect
Nov 4, 2021

Transitioning From Peer to Manager? Here's What to Expect

Rachel Provan

Being promoted over your former peers brings unique challenges. Learn how to transition into a leadership role while maintaining your past work relationships.

Are Customer Success Certifications Worth It?
Oct 19, 2021

Are Customer Success Certifications Worth It?

Erika Villarreal

It’s been one year since I completed my first Customer Success certification. Here's what I learned and why I think you should consider these learning resources.

Are You Ready for Leadership in Customer Success?
Oct 7, 2021

Are You Ready for Leadership in Customer Success?

Ashna Patel

How do you know if you're ready for a leadership role? Ashna breaks down her top signs that help you know if you're ready to take the leap into leadership.

Don't drown: How to Find Safe Waters as a New Customer Success Manager
Sep 23, 2021

Don't drown: How to Find Safe Waters as a New Customer Success Manager

Brandon Cestrone

Are you a new customer success manager? Sometimes learning the ropes can be a stressful and challenging experience. Learn how Brandon navigated this change.

Making an Impact When You're Not in a Customer Success Leadership Role
Sep 9, 2021

Making an Impact When You're Not in a Customer Success Leadership Role

Sana Farooq

Learn how to make an impact as an individual contributor in Customer Success and grow your career, even without the title of "leader".

Transitioning into Customer Success? Avoid These Resume Mistakes
Aug 24, 2021

Transitioning into Customer Success? Avoid These Resume Mistakes

Kevin Leonor

Learn how to avoid the biggest resume mistakes newbies make when applying for their first Customer Success role.

Foolproof Your Customer Onboarding With This Slide Deck
Apr 28, 2021

Foolproof Your Customer Onboarding With This Slide Deck

Laurie Vickers

A successful onboarding experience can make or break the success of a customer. Here's a slide-by-slide template for running high-touch onboarding calls.

Dear Insider: How do you stand out as a CSM?
Mar 30, 2021

Dear Insider: How do you stand out as a CSM?

Kristi Faltorusso

Learn how to stand out as a Customer Success Manager during your first 90 days and more in this installment of Dear Insider.

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