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The Customer Success Hotline

The Customer Success Hotline

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Your favorite CS personalities answer your hardest CS questions.Copyright 2025 Lifetime Value Media Economics
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  • There is no pot of gold | #12
    Jul 1 2025

    What does digital CS mean nowadays?

    Kristi and Stino dispel the myth that digital CS means...just send more emails.


    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:01:20 - Digital CS and playbook fatigue

    00:04:42 - Why self-service feels like a chore

    00:07:34 - Diagnosing drop-offs in the funnel

    00:10:50 - Asking customers what they want

    00:12:00 - Attention spans and short-form wins

    00:14:13 - Celebrating small customer milestones

    00:15:31 - When data isn't delivering outcomes

    00:17:09 - Using AI to analyze anonymized data

    00:19:47 - Prompt crafting for actionable insights

    00:21:26 - Knowing when to walk away from Chatty


    📺 Lifetime Value: Your Destination for GTM content

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    💁‍♀️💁‍♂️ Connect with the hosts:

    Kristi Faltorusso's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/

    Kristi's website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/

    Stijn "Stino" Smet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijn-smet-%F0%9F%90%B3-330435a9/


    Key topics: digital customer success, email marketing, customer service

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    23 mins
  • Don't lose that personal touch | #11
    Jun 17 2025

    When total and complete automation is within reach, do you let it take over?

    Kristi and Stino share their thoughts on what makes customer success...customer success.


    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Botox and burnout in CS

    00:03:24 - Personalization vs. product-led growth

    00:04:03 - Losing the human touch in PLG

    00:06:07 - Segmentation and scalable white glove

    00:07:37 - Using product data for personalization

    00:09:07 - Internal workflows vs. customer behavior

    00:10:47 - Low-budget ways to personalize onboarding

    00:11:46 - Collaborating with customers on design

    00:12:42 - Scaling support without losing CSAT

    00:14:12 - Categorizing tickets to find the root cause

    00:17:05 - AI and documentation to reduce burnout

    00:20:23 - Socializing support data with leadership


    📺 Lifetime Value: Your Destination for GTM content

    https://www.lifetimevaluemedia.com


    💁‍♀️💁‍♂️ Connect with the hosts:

    Kristi Faltorusso's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/

    Kristi's website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/

    Stijn "Stino" Smet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijn-smet-%F0%9F%90%B3-330435a9/


    Key topics: artificial intelligence, personalization, customer support

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    22 mins
  • Get clear on your personal brand | #10
    Mar 4 2025

    Presenting your best self isn't just about the way you dress, talk, or carry yourself anymore.

    Kristi and Stino share their tips on cultivating the best version of your personal brand online.


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    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00:03 - Intro

    00:02:44 - The shift from company-first to personal-first

    00:06:27 - The power of sharing failures and lessons

    00:10:26 - The importance of knowing your why

    00:16:07 - Confidence, authenticity, and staying real

    00:20:16 - Handling criticism and staying resilient

    00:22:11 - Optimizing your LinkedIn profile for impact

    00:28:37 - The underestimated power of commenting

    00:32:42 - Aligning content with your personal goals

    00:34:01 - Stretchy pants


    📺 Lifetime Value: Your Destination for GTM content

    https://www.lifetimevaluemedia.com


    💁‍♀️💁‍♂️ Connect with the hosts:

    Kristi Faltorusso's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/

    Kristi's website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/

    Stijn "Stino" Smet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijn-smet-%F0%9F%90%B3-330435a9/


    Key topics: personal branding, career tips, social media, content creation

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