Listen "The Evolution of Customer Success Strategies with Dan Steinman, Director @ Colson Fellows"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of SaaS Therapy, Todd Kirk and Casey Trujillo interview Dan Steinman, a seasoned expert in customer success and former Chief Evangelist at Gainsight. The conversation delves into the evolving role of customer success, the importance of data-driven strategies, and the necessity of healthy tension within leadership teams. Dan shares insights on how to stand out in a competitive SaaS market, the significance of building trust with customers, and the need for proactive management. He emphasizes that success in customer success relies heavily on understanding customer behavior and leveraging data effectively.TakeawaysThe role of Chief Evangelist is crucial for promoting customer success.Customer success should be proactive, not reactive.Data-driven strategies are essential for effective customer management.Healthy tension among leadership teams can drive better results.Building trust with customers is key to successful relationships.Customer success teams need to understand customer behavior deeply.Sales and customer success must align for better outcomes.The importance of health scores for customer management.Technology overload is a real challenge for organizations.Success breeds contentment, which can hinder growth. Contents00:00 Introduction to SaaS Therapy and Guest Introduction01:52 The Role of Chief Evangelist at Gainsight05:30 Translating the Chief Evangelist Role to Other Industries08:18 The Consistency of the Customer Success Message13:10 The Evolving Role of Customer Success Managers18:44 Strategies for CSMs to Stand Out in a Competitive Market25:34 Maximizing Product Knowledge for Customer Success28:50 Building Trust and Driving Change31:52 The Importance of Healthy Tension in Leadership39:21 Creating Healthy Tension in Organizations42:10 The Power of Data-Driven Decision MakingResourcesConnect with CaseyConnect with ToddVisit the show pageGet to know BrainStormCreditsShow direction: Debra WilsonShow design: Kensie SmithShow manager: Jenna Mollinet
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