ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
Johan and Lincoln delve deep into the intricate relationship between Sales and Customer Success. They highlight the pitfalls of working in silos and shed light on how to build a more cohesive, collaborative approach. Tune in to uncover practical strategies and actionable insights that can help bridge the divide and pave the way for a smoother customer journey.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
“We are very siloed in our work between CS and Sales, no one's fault really, but do you have any tips on how we can be more aligned?”

TOPICS BEING ADDRESSED:

• The strategic importance of executive down alignment for cohesion between Sales and Customer Success.
• Communication strategies to ensure Sales is updated on the intricacies of the onboarding process.
• The immense benefits and necessities of a comprehensive handover process between the two teams.

QUOTES:
Lincoln Murphy (20:25): “The best salespeople go into every situation, hoping that that customer will be a reference for them to help bring in future customers.”

Lincoln Murphy (21:45): “We know that customers hate three things: surprises, unknowns, and repeating themselves.”

Lincoln Murphy (22:30): “Salespeople, they work a deal, they close the deal, they're onto the next deal. They don't want to have to deal with an angry customer.”

Johan Nilsson (23:50): “Sales can help you as well, but they need to understand the process as well, the real process.”

Johan Nilsson (24:20): “Especially when you grow a lot and when you add a lot of new people, sales don't think too much about onboarding either. But it's really important.”

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