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CS & BS: Who Wins the Tug-of-War, Team Customer Success or Team Sales? ft. Hamish Stephenson ( Selr.io)

Jul 26, 2023
46:46

There has been a long-standing cold war between Sales and CS.
This episode addresses the tiff.

The disconnect between the teams' expectations makes it challenging for organizations to prioritize the long-term health of the customer.

Hamish Stephenson, Founder & CEO of, Selr.io joins our hosts,  Josh Schachter, Kristi Faltorusso, Jon Johnson  & Mickey Powell to defuse the tension between the two teams by discussing whether
-  CS needs to contribute to the sales process to improve customer retention and NRR
- CSMs need recognition and fair compensation in comparison to sales representatives
- Organisations need to learn to act upon the insights and recommendations by CSMs
- Companies can balance the focus on growth and retention
- A strong product can reduce the reliance on sales and customer success teams
- Companies need to strike a balance between short-term revenue targets and long-term customer health

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