The Customer Success Pro Podcast

Being the First CS Leader within a Go-to-Market Team with Ashley Stamps-Lafont

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Jan 7, 2026
Ashley Stamps-Lafont, VP of Customer Success and founder of The Success Rx, shares her journey as the first CS leader at Quotapath. She emphasizes the critical role of aligning customer success with revenue objectives and building trust within teams. Ashley discusses the importance of understanding financial metrics, the future of customer support, and offers practical advice for aspiring leaders. Her insights into integrating customer success into go-to-market strategies and the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership are particularly engaging.
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First CS Leader Owning Revenue

  • Ashley joined Quotapath as the first VP of Customer Success and owns all revenue outside new business.
  • She described the role as holding customers from first contact through long-term retention and outcomes.
ADVICE

Vet Roles Before You Say Yes

  • Vet a new leadership role thoroughly and don't rush the decision process.
  • Speak with your future team and executives so you know what you're walking into before accepting.
ADVICE

Tie Compensation To A Shared North Star

  • Make the company North Star metric meaningful across functions by tying compensation to it.
  • At Quotapath, gross revenue retention (GRR) is the company North Star and impacts everyone's bonus.
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