Wed.Sep 15, 2021

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CEO’s Who Are Demonstrating Customer Empathy in Action

Customer Think

Here is the leading indicator that your organisational culture is customer-centric, or moving rapidly towards customer centricity; your CEO is leaning into customer empathy. More than ‘talking the good CX talk’, these CEO’s are demonstrating the right behaviours; setting an example for their leadership teams and their workforce. They are demonstrating empathy in action.

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Into the deep end: Becoming a SAM during COVID

The SAMA Podcast

Our guest this episode shares what she's learned after surmounting a trifecta of challenges over the past ~18 months, any ONE of which might have tripped up a lesser professional: being a newly minted strategic account manager, joining a new company, and striving to elevate her company's relationship with a new strategic account – and doing it all during COVID times.

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Customer Support Funnels: An Essential Enterprise Guide on Developing One

Customer Think

A funnel is a business term generally used with regards to sales and marketing. Customers are made aware of your company, then marketed to, then eventually a sale is made. These are the initial stages of a customer’s journey, their conversion from a merely potential customer to an actual buyer. However, an alternative kind of […].

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The best ways to protect customer information in CX

Zendesk

Digital customer experiences are critical for surviving in a connected world. According to a survey of C-suite executives, more than 70% of CIOs increased investments heading into 2021 to improve customer experience. At an increasing rate, restaurants have adopted app delivery services, fitness memberships pivoted to virtual exercise experiences, retail now rely heavily on e-commerce, and office work accelerated business services like Zoom, Slack, and DocuSign.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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How Service Businesses Can Meet Post-Covid Customer Expectations

Customer Think

The tone of consumer behavior has shifted in the wake of Covid-19. Not only has it unearthed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain — causing frustration for consumers worldwide — it has changed the way consumers think about the products and services they purchase and book. In the field service industry, now more than ever, […].

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Coaching in Everyday Conversations

CMOE

According to an Association for Talent Development (ATD) survey, only 27% of organizations regularly or consistently coach their employees. However, over 50% of the same respondents indicated that they believe coaching contributes to improved communication, greater employee engagement, better transfer of learning to on-the-job skills, and an increase in general productivity.

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How You Can Use Financial Intelligence to Unlock Business Growth w/Henry Daas Ep#118

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Henry Daas is an Entrepreneurial Coach, Personal Finance Coach, and the author of FQ: Financial Intelligence , a 432 page book that explores every aspect of personal finance. He also offers a 20-week course where he teaches everything he knows about how to manage and grow your money, including u ncovering the mindset that may be holding you back, c reating a life-long financial plan, b ecoming skilled at managing your assets, and more.

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How to Use a Social Media Response Template (with Free Template Download)

Customer Think

Imagine this scenario: you’re a social media manager for a thriving software-as-a-service company. Your day starts normally, but by the time you get to work, you’ve heard the bad news: the network is down. None of your customers can access your servers, and nobody knows when everything will be back online. On top of all […].

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#023 The Loyalty Loop, with Drew Davis

KAMCast

IN THIS EPISODE Do you have LOYAL customers? What does loyalty mean to you? Is it a destination where happy customers, who love what you do, gather to bathe in the success that your product or service has brought them? Or is it more than that…? Rather than a destination, is it an on-going journey of moments that inspire your loyal customers to commit to you, time and time again, whilst shouting from the rooftops to all who will hear their recommendation to work with you?

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Is Your Organizational Structure All Wrong?

Customer Think

Most entrepreneurs dream of developing the next great product and growing their company into a noteworthy enterprise brand. They have a business plan, and they have every box checked in terms of how they intend to build the business… except the structure. All too often the actual organizational structure of a company is formed accidentally, […].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Mediafly Launches Unique Revenue Intelligence Solution to Drive Deal Confidence

SBI

Mediafly Launches Unique Revenue Intelligence Solution to Drive Deal Confidence. Sales enablement leader launches Revenue360, becomes the first provider to combine content engagement & sales activity insights for a comprehensive view of pipeline health. CHICAGO – Sept 15, 2020. Mediafly , a leading sales enablement technology provider dedicated to interactive presentations, content management, and value-based marketing and selling experiences, announced today Revenue360 , a new revenu

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How to Leverage a Pre-Order Sales Strategy And Get More Sales

Customer Think

Are you launching a new product or business? You may be overlooking a highly beneficial sales technique: the pre-order sales strategy. The pre-order sales strategy is what helped Sony to sell 1.5 million Playstation 4 units before it even launched – testament to the power of such a sales plan. Pre-orders are a highly effective […].

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Customer Success Disasters and How to Avoid Them

SmartKarrot

As Julia Child once said, “Any disaster is a learning process.” Whether it’s a natural calamity or a corporate dysfunction, the disaster, and its aftermath, make us stronger and more prepared to face similar challenges that come our way. The recently conducted customer success webinars, specifically “CS Disasters and How to Avoid Them,” have been trending and impacting the CS industry more than ever.

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Create Belonging | Customer Experience Excellence – The Airbnb Way

Customer Think

This is the first in a 5-post series. Before I dive in, please allow me to offer some context. Usually, each content series centers around a central theme. For example, my last series looked at research and tools to drive employee engagement.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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Sep 15 – Customer Success Jobs

SmartKarrot

Role: Director of Customer Success Location: Remote, United States Organization: Tessian As a Director of Customer Success, you will hire, lead and develop the US CSM team. Act as a key escalation point and exec sponsor for customers. Be responsible for building a predictable renewals engine in the US. Collaborate with GTM leadership to accelerate the growth as a business.

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Sales Pipeline Radio, Episode 258: Q&A Tiffani Bova @Tiffani_Bova

Customer Think

By Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio, or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every.

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Front strengthens its customer communication hub with new functionality that brings actionable customer context into the inbox

Customer Think

New capabilities make it easier than ever before for organizations to deliver exceptional experiences to as many customers as possible.