Transforming Careers From Zero Experience to Successful CSM

CSM Practice - The Customer Success Podcast

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Unlock the secrets to successful career transitions into Customer Success! In this episode of the CSM Practice podcast, we explore how individuals with no prior experience can thrive as Customer Success Managers (CSMs). Discover actionable insights on training, onboarding, and the essential skills needed for success.
𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
- Effective strategies for training new CSMs from non-traditional backgrounds
- The importance of empathy and soft skills in Customer Success
- Best practices for creating a robust CSM onboarding program
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓
Hanene Duprat founded Rise International to provide hands-on Customer Success expertise to businesses worldwide, focusing on satisfaction, retention, and growth. With over 15 years of experience in the B2B digital and SaaS sectors, she also specializes in career coaching for aspiring Customer Success Managers, equipping them with the skills to excel in their roles.
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👉🏻 Whenever you’re ready...If you're an 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘊𝘚𝘔 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, there are 3 powerful ways I can help you fast-track success while avoiding common pitfalls:
1️⃣ 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙮 𝘾𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙆𝙋𝙄 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙩
Track key KPIs to boost CSM performance. Grab my cheatsheet to focus on metrics that matter—scale smarter & grow revenue. Click here to download.

2️⃣ 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 11,000+ 𝘽2𝘽 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨
I share strategic insights & practical tools to help you hit your quarterly goals faster while scaling your CS operations efficiently. Don’t navigate this alone - tap into a thriving community of leaders who are optimizing their CS strategies & driving serious impact. Click here to join.

3️⃣ 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝘾𝙎𝙈 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚?
Building a CS practice for the first time doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. With the right frameworks, you can achieve results faster than you think. I help experienced executives build a proactive, high-performing CS team—without the guesswork & costly missteps of figuring it out alone. Learn more.

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פרקים

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Training Program Inspiration (00:03:56)

3. How to train someone to be a CSM (00:06:32)

4. What kind of people can be a CSM? (00:07:27)

5. High-touch or low-touch? (00:10:10)

6. Training Challenges (00:11:17)

7. Recommending Talent (00:12:27)

8. CSM Training Importance (00:14:10)

9. Program Improvements (00:14:41)

10. Future Hiring Trends (00:15:28)

11. Recommended Resources (00:17:59)