If your QBRs keep getting ghosted or quietly deprioritized, the problem is not the calendar invite but the way those meetings are framed and led.
Alex Raymond challenges the default way most account managers think about quarterly business reviews. In a market where portfolios are growing, resources are tighter, and customer attention is harder to earn, QBRs reveal how your customer truly sees you. Are you a strategic partner with a point of view or a vendor reporting activity? The difference shows up quickly in who attends, how engaged they are, and what happens next in the relationship.
The episode centers on a simple but uncomfortable truth. Customers show up when QBRs give them insight they cannot get elsewhere, access to real expertise inside your company, and confidence that their priorities are genuinely understood. Meetings that focus too heavily on the past, rely on long slide decks, or play it safe send the opposite signal. Strong QBRs create forward momentum, invite real dialogue, and position the account manager as a leader in the room rather than someone trying to avoid risk.
Alex reframes QBRs as a moment of leadership and trust. When handled with clarity and intention, they become one of the most powerful tools for retention, expansion, and long-term credibility.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Why QBRs Matter More Than Ever for Account Managers
03:23 The Reality of Today’s Account Management Challenges
14:01 What Customers Actually Want from a QBR
19:19 Why C-Suite Attendance Drives Growth and Retention
22:43 Three Reframes That Turn QBRs Into Strategic Conversations
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