Brandon Cestrone

Ditch the check-in and try these 40+ tactics for engaging your customers
Jan 15, 2025

Ditch the check-in and try these 40+ tactics for engaging your customers

Ditch the check-in and try these 40+ tactics for engaging your customers

Want to engage stakeholders beyond surface-level check-ins? This guide unveils 40+ impactful ways CSMs can drive real value, from uncovering hidden cost-saving opportunities to automating processes. Learn how to wow your clients, prevent risks, and become a strategic partner.

The 15 unspoken rules every CSM needs to know about their career (part 1)
Nov 28, 2024

The 15 unspoken rules every CSM needs to know about their career (part 1)

The 15 unspoken rules every CSM needs to know about their career (part 1)

You're doing everything right on paper - solid renewal rates, happy customers, thorough QBRs - and yet, that promotion still feels out of reach. Here's the truth that veteran CSMs rarely share: being great at your job is just the price of admission, and the real game happens behind the scenes, in the unwritten rules that actually drive CS careers forward.

The CSM's guide to pattern recognition
Oct 31, 2024

The CSM's guide to pattern recognition

The CSM's guide to pattern recognition

Stop being blindsided by customer behavior. This practical guide shows you how to develop pattern recognition from a random skill into a reliable system. Transform your customer management from reactive to predictive.

I would cheat on you if I were your customer
Oct 3, 2024

I would cheat on you if I were your customer

I would cheat on you if I were your customer

Learn how to turn customer relationships into long-term partnerships that thrive beyond the honeymoon phase. Learn how to keep delivering value, communicate transparently, and make sure your customers never even think about looking elsewhere.

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

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

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

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