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From Junk Drawer to Revenue Engine: How Psychology Transforms CS Teams

Tired of being treated like the company's junk drawer? Frustrated that executives don't see the strategic value of your CS team? Struggling to get buy-in for the resources and respect you deserve? Rob Zambito, founder of Success Scaled Consulting and three-time VP of Customer Success, joins us to reveal how behavioral psychology transforms CS teams from reactive everything departments into proactive revenue-generating engines. With his unique background in consumer psychology and behavi...

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June 30, 2025

From Junk Drawer to Revenue Engine: How Psychology Transforms CS Teams

Tired of being treated like the company's junk drawer? Frustrated that executives don't see the strategic value of your CS team? Struggling to get buy-in for the resources and respect you deserve? Rob Zambito, founder of Success Scaled Consulting and three-time VP of Customer Success, joins us to reveal how behavioral psychology transforms CS teams from reactive everything departments into proactive revenue-generating engines. With his unique background in consumer psychology and behavi...
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Nov. 15, 2024

Mind Games: Using Psychology to Boost Customer Success

Have you ever wondered why your customers say they want a result - and then don’t do ANY of the things you tell them to? No, it’s not that they’re lazy or bad-fit customers… You're just not speaking to the way human brains actually work! Join Rachel ProvanJoin Rachel Provan to learn the secrets of how people really make decisions, and how you can use this knowledge to help your customers succeed with your product. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why humans don't operate logica
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Oct. 9, 2024

When You’re Promoted Above Your Peers

Just got that big promotion and now you're leading your former peers? Feeling overwhelmed by the sudden shift in responsibilities and relationships? It's time to equip yourself with the leadership skills you need to excel in your new role! In this episode, we break down the crucial lessons every new leader needs to learn when transitioning from peer to manager. Drawing from real-world experiences and psychological insights, we'll guide you through the dos and don'ts of this challenging career mo
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Aug. 28, 2024

Helping Sells - Mastering the Art of Consultative Customer Success

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever struggled to get customers to see things your way, even when you know you're right? The problem might be that you're up against some powerful cognitive biases that impact how people process information and make decisions. In this eye-opening episode, Rachel chats with Dan Smaida, an expert in using behavioral science to drive better communication and influence. BY THE TIME YOU'LL FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The key cognitive biases that undermine your
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Aug. 14, 2024

Onboard Yourself Like a Leader - The Ultimate 30-day Checklist

Send us a Text Message. Are you starting a new CS leadership role and feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to make a great first impression but don't know where to start? Jump into this episode to discover a step-by-step guide for onboarding yourself in a new CS Leadership role. Learn how to prioritize tasks, build relationships, and how to set yourself up for long-term success while scoring some quick wins. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The critical actions to take before your
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July 31, 2024

Gainsight's Easton Taylor on the Power of Human-First Leadership

Send us a Text Message. Are you struggling to balance business results with employee well-being? Do you wonder how to create a high-performing team while treating them with humanity? It's time to explore the transformative impact of human-first leadership in customer success. Join Rachel Provan as she sits down with Easton Taylor, SVP of Customer Success at Gainsight, to uncover the secrets of creating a thriving, human-centric culture that drives business success. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENI

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Love it! Informative and Engaging

"The Psychology of Customer Success is full of insights and actionable advice. Rachel presents the human behavior and psychology underlying CS in an engaging and accessible way, providing excellent in…"

gpc_870 | Jan. 16, 2024

Love Your Podcast!

"Rachel is dropping tons of gems in this podcast. Worth listening to!"

Vanessa__B | Jan. 11, 2024

Honest, real, and reassuring

"Rachel’s podcast topics are so relatable to CS leaders that it’s almost like she’s in my head. I appreciate the recognition of real issues we’re facing in these positions but also actual guidance on …"

Jencobain5 | Jan. 11, 2024
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