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why point solutions are dying

Jan 25, 2026

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4 min read

why point solutions are dying

Core platforms will survive. But point solutions are about to suffer at the hands of AI.

Leadership

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the “Frankenstein” role is dead

Jan 18, 2026

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4 min read

the “Frankenstein” role is dead

The traditional CSM role is obsolete. Here is the math on why it's failing and what should replace it.

Metrics & Unit Economics

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“tell me about a time you disagreed with the CEO”

Jan 11, 2026

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4 min read

“tell me about a time you disagreed with the CEO”

This simple question reveals if a candidate has the judgment to protect the customer and the business.

Leadership

Is CCO the new COO?

Jan 11, 2026

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11 min read

Is CCO the new COO?

Leadership

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how to scale trust

Jan 4, 2026

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4 min read

how to scale trust

Scaling isn't just about automation. Discover how to strategically deploy tech & people to build trust across all segments.

CS Operations

stop calling your CSMs “support”

Dec 21, 2025

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3 min read

stop calling your CSMs “support”

If you introduce them as 'white-glove support,' don't be surprised when they get treated like a help desk.

CS Operations

stop doing the “dirty work” for free

Dec 14, 2025

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3 min read

stop doing the “dirty work” for free

Customers will pay you to do the things they can't or won't do. Here are 4 service offerings you can launch today.

Leadership

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digital is a strategy (not a department)

Dec 7, 2025

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5 min read

digital is a strategy (not a department)

Move beyond "being proactive." How to use AI models and agents to future-proof your retention.

Leadership

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empathy isn’t a job 💚

Dec 7, 2025

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6 min read

empathy isn’t a job 💚

Empathy and relationships do matter. A lot. But only in the context of doing a specific job for the customer.

Leadership

product dev has it. you need it.

Nov 30, 2025

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4 min read

product dev has it. you need it.

25 years into SaaS, most CS teams still can't access the product data they need. Here are the 3 massive costs of this disconnect.

Leadership

are you playing the wrong game?

Nov 23, 2025

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4 min read

are you playing the wrong game?

Your strategy might be perfect for customers but wrong for your owners. How to align your CS playbook with your company's financial reality.

Metrics & Unit Economics

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how to prove your CS team isn’t a cost center

Nov 16, 2025

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3 min read

how to prove your CS team isn’t a cost center

This simple metric provides a tangible way for CS to contribute to growth and prove its ROI to the board.

CS Operations

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why your “catch-all” CSM is killing your scale

Nov 9, 2025

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4 min read

why your “catch-all” CSM is killing your scale

The 'jack-of-all-trades' CSM is a liability as you grow. Here's how to refocus the role for impact.

Metrics & Unit Economics

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that “green” account might be churning...

Nov 2, 2025

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3 min read

that “green” account might be churning...

Why automated health scores are failing enterprise CS teams and what metrics truly matter for forecasting.

CS Operations

forget roles. focus on expertise.

Oct 26, 2025

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4 min read

forget roles. focus on expertise.

Stop focusing on org charts. Discover the four essential categories of expertise your customers need to succeed.

CS Operations

what’s your team’s “Top 5”? (ask them!)

Oct 19, 2025

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3 min read

what’s your team’s “Top 5”? (ask them!)

Information gets watered down. Discover a surprisingly simple way to get unfiltered insights from your CS team.

Leadership

it’s not about your product

Oct 12, 2025

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4 min read

it’s not about your product

Your CS team knows your product inside and out. But that might be the problem. Here's what they're missing.

Customer Outcomes

stop automating everything

Sep 28, 2025

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3 min read

stop automating everything

The push for tech-touch is causing leaders to abandon what works. Discover the high-touch motions that still drive elite retention.

the new rules of digital experience

Sep 21, 2025

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4 min read

the new rules of digital experience

The future of customer experience is digital. Discover the key differences between the companies that will win and those that will be left behind.

are you leading from a dashboard?

Sep 14, 2025

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4 min read

are you leading from a dashboard?

Dashboards and reports are proxies for reality. Discover why getting unfiltered insights is more critical than ever.

the new oil

Aug 3, 2025

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5 min read

the new oil

the constraint advantage: doing more with less in CS

Jul 27, 2025

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6 min read

the constraint advantage: doing more with less in CS

When you can't hire your way out of a problem, you're forced to find clarity. Discover the 3 levers that turn constraints into an advantage.

the irony of great customer experience

Jul 20, 2025

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3 min read

the irony of great customer experience

The less a customer has to interact with you, the better their experience often is. Here's why that matters.

customer success isn’t the goal anymore

Jul 13, 2025

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4 min read

customer success isn’t the goal anymore

Move beyond traditional customer success with a framework built for tangible, measurable customer outcomes.

are you on the right side of the AI divide?

Jun 15, 2025

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4 min read

are you on the right side of the AI divide?

The gap between CS teams with systematic AI and those without is widening daily. Here's why inaction is no longer an option.

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