ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

This week we feature an article from Gary Williams, Director of Sales and Consultancy at Spitch. Gary Williams is the Director of Sales and Consultancy at Spitch. He is an e xperienced Sales Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

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ClientSuccess

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the new SaaS-based economy, customer journey maps are built to help customers reach their goals and to show value. Thus, the customer SaaS journey – while varied from industry to industry – widely remains the same. Let’s take a closer look at the four stages of the customer SaaS journey you’ll need to keep in mind: Stage 1: Onboard.

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ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sales and marketing professionals that geek out on metrics can find themselves in deep philosophical debates about the best numbers to track. That’s according to a landmark webinar we hosted last fall titled, “A Crash Course in Customer Success and SaaS Metrics” with Dave Kellogg and You Mon Tsang. Learn from three SaaS CEOs.

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ChurnZero

MARCH 31, 2022

Did you catch our Customer Success and SaaS metrics crash-course webinar with leading SaaS expert Dave Kellogg, of Dave Kellogg Consulting ? We’d like to extend a huge thanks to Dave for his expert insights below, which will help you choose and use Customer Success and SaaS metrics in a more nuanced and purposeful way.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 15, 2023

With less budget to go around, some SaaS companies are merging customer success and account management into one function that’s responsible for an account’s business strategy, product adoption, and value realization, as well as its renewal and expansion. CRMs are absolutely a must for automating and scaling sales operations.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

SaaS tools have become extremely popular in the project management industry, transforming the way it operates. Here you will discover five leading SaaS tools for your office. Software as a Service (SaaS) has become the new normal of the 2020s. Well, 48% of companies have a one-year contract with a SaaS application on average.

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LiveChat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Every company, especially SaaS businesses, face some of the following challenges and situations: High churn rate. These days, with cloud technology, SaaS and B2B economy, the sales model has shifted to renewal sales: pay-as-you-go and subscription plans. It’s often mistaken with customer support, so let’s clarify.

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ChurnZero

MARCH 18, 2022

With so many SaaS metrics floating around, and even more opinions on when and how to use them, it can be hard to know if you’re measuring what really matters. Leading SaaS expert, Dave Kellogg, and ChurnZero CEO, You Mon Tsang, sat down to answer all the questions you want to know about SaaS metrics like ARR, NRR, GRR, LTV, and CAC (i.e.,

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CustomerSuccessBox

MAY 2, 2022

As a Customer Success Officer in SaaS, you’ve probably realized that there’s a lot more to the SaaS sector than just providing excellent service. SaaS marketing and distribution is crucial as, if not more important than, developing the service itself. Any aspiring SaaS startup must develop a solid marketing strategy.

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CustomerSuccessBox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You should educate your customers before and also after a sale. As a CSM, you need to educate your customers post-sales. If you are a B2B SaaS company, you will have a multi-layered education process. Once you’re clear about what they want to achieve, it’s time to consult them, guide them, and help them reach their desired goal.

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CrazyCall

MAY 20, 2019

Especially when you’re working in sales. To help you stay on the front of the race we’ve compiled a list of 97 super-effective sales tips that will help you take your sales skill to the next level. These are sales tips used by top sales gurus who know all the tricks. Sales Tips from Top Sales Gurus.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 22, 2020

SaaS is rapidly becoming the preferred choice for businesses of all industries and sizes – in the US alone, about 80% of final users prefer using SaaS applications. For SaaS companies, this means a constant battle to stay on top of the increasing demand and ahead of the competition. Why SaaS Companies Need CRM Tools.

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So in a world where every product description ends in “aaS” from SaaS to CCaaS, it only makes sense that AI should follow suit. So for those looking to embrace AI, you don’t need to go buy servers, but you should consult some experts in the space, and take some time to tailor your strategy and integration before setting it live in the wild.

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JustCall

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Well, by developing a sales strategy that’s dynamic. A robust sales strategy is a guiding light for acquiring new customers who can contribute to the revenue pipeline. All businesses must develop a sales strategy regardless of their size, nature, or industry. It will help you find better ways of closing sales deals.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2021

This week we feature an article from Deb Mukherjee , a SaaS marketer with DelightChat. As you might be aware, BFCM days indicate to eCommerce business owners how the next year will be in sales. billion in sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday globally, up 76% from last year. trillion dollars in 2019.

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CustomerSuccessBox

AUGUST 8, 2019

If you own, manage or work for a Software as-a-Service (SaaS) business, you are embroiled in quite a heated competition on a daily basis. Let’s take a look at the purpose of customer success for SaaS businesses. SaaS businesses far and wide are now assigning market resources specifically to attain the goal of customer success.

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JustCall

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Bagging a sales job is like closing a sales deal. Good news is you can master both getting a sales jobs and making sales pitches. So, if you’re eyeing a new sales role, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn everything about how to land a high-value sales job.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 21, 2022

1/ Crash course in Customer Success and SaaS metrics. Presented by: Dave Kellogg , principal, Dave Kellogg Consulting. Many people think of SaaS and CS metrics as black and white. Related reading: Key SaaS and Customer Success metrics you should care about – What’s a good CAC? It means one train can hide another.

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Integrity Solutions

MAY 24, 2023

What Is Sales Training? Sales Training – at its heart – should be about learning to uncover and identify customer needs, thus creating value and providing service. Successful sales people know is about doing something for the customer – not to the customer.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 17, 2022

Irit Eizips here from CSM Practice, the customer success strategy consulting firm. Irit: Are these are your customer success managers or sales reps or onboarding managers? For more tips on how to step up your onboarding experience, check out our guide, “ How to crush SaaS customer onboarding.” Irit: Hi everyone.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Leading software firm, Graphisoft, has been recognised for its transition from a perpetual business model to a cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Our role is to ensure that they have all the necessary tools to facilitate a smooth transition to SaaS,” said Danny Seaborne, Sabio’s Managing Director for the UK and South Africa.

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ClientSuccess

JULY 30, 2020

Over the last few years, one platform – Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – has reigned supreme as the ‘must have’ solution for marketing, sales, and operational teams. Sometimes, moving from a clearly defined, automated sales process that a CRM can provide to a less-regimented onboarding process can throw customers off track.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MAY 6, 2021

There is a kick-off call where the sales team handovers the client to the Customer Success team and explains to the Customer Success team the specific use cases that the customer wants to solve using the software. Implement analytics on client usage data and key SaaS metrics for client meetings or internal executive and board reviews.

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Andrew Mcfarland

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This is a high-paying job that does not require prior sales experience. However, you must understand SaaS to excel at this position. You can earn as much as $100k per year with a commission as a high-performing software sales rep. They should also be better equipped with sales skills, such as social media and sales for life.

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Call Center Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2018

How does the SaaS customer experience differ from traditional business models? The SaaS customer journey leans heavily on the customer to understand the product before buying, and that's why trial periods are so popular. Customers "kick the tires" of SaaS products in more customized ways.

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ChurnZero

JULY 9, 2020

Sure, you won customers over to get the initial purchase, but what about your post-sale courting? These SaaS companies offer comprehensive training programs, resources, and events to their customers and even the larger professional community. Being a good partner and delivering outcomes is expected. The same holds true for our vendors.

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Amity

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Jason brings the perspective of the consulting methods and approaches CSMs should employ to drive user adoption and ROI with their customers. Yet, this is often of the hardest points in an implementation for both customers and SaaS providers. Amity looks at CSM from the perspective of the tools and platforms CSMs need.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

From : Gregg Frohman , Director of Consulting. A CSM has to have a broad range of skills — product expertise, industry knowledge, sales acumen, training delivery, executive-level presentation skills, etc., Concerned about your sales ability? Don’t hesitate to lean on your sales reps. Company : ClientSuccess.

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Totango

JANUARY 22, 2024

These use cases free up time spent on tasks like pre-calls or sifting through customer data, empowering customer success managers (CSMs) to focus on more strategic initiatives and consultative customer guidance. Human expertise, along with AI technology, transforms CS into a significant growth engine for their companies.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Soon after that, I founded my global Customer Experience consultancy, Beyond Philosophy. For example, Software as a Service (SaaS) companies have a net revenue retention rate, a well-defined component that links to SaaS companies’ market valuations. appeared first on CX Consulting. Subscribe today right here.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 3, 2022

To dig into what makes CS indispensable to SaaS, ChurnZero CEO You Mon Tsang joined the Digital Disrupted podcast. Let’s say at noon, you take a look at your list of customers and you find that sales has closed a new customer. Maybe you invite them to more training or offer a consultation. Can you help me get that metric?

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ChurnZero

JUNE 3, 2022

To dig into what makes CS indispensable to SaaS, ChurnZero CEO You Mon Tsang joined the Digital Disrupted podcast. Let’s say at noon, you take a look at your list of customers and you find that sales has closed a new customer. Maybe you invite them to more training or offer a consultation. Can you help me get that metric?

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Cincom

MAY 8, 2024

Manufacturing companies see significant benefits from adopting Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software to simplify and automate their quoting and sales processes. Cloud-based CPQ delivers on these demands and brings sales workflows squarely into the future. Related: What Is Configure Price Quote Software?

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CustomerSuccessBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

CustomerSuccessBox is an outcome-driven Customer Success software for B2B SaaS, which helps maximize retention, drive product adoption, and grow revenue for your B2B SaaS. Role of Customer Success Manager in a SaaS Company. Lincoln Murphy is a leading customer success consultant, keynote speaker, and author. Zendesk Blog.

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JustCall

JANUARY 23, 2024

San Francisco, August 14, 2023 – JustCall today announced it has launched JustCall CTI App on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers to transform their communications by delivering comprehensive, hassle-free workflows for sales and support teams, leveraging AI-powered agent-assistance tools to enhance calls and contact center support.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 17, 2022

Irit Eizips here from CSM Practice, the customer success strategy consulting firm. Irit: Are these are your customer success managers or sales reps or onboarding managers? For more tips on how to step up your onboarding experience, check out our guide, “ How to crush SaaS customer onboarding.” Irit: Hi everyone.

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Help Scout

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In 2015, we arrived at the somewhat reluctant conclusion that it may be time for Help Scout to explore “doing sales.”. For a business that prides itself on being customer-first and product driven, the concept of sales — even sales as a service — was fraught. What does ‘sales as a service’ mean?

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