Welcome to CS RevSpeak, the podcast dedicated to Customer Success Leaders who are at the forefront of driving revenue growth. Hosted by Angeline, an experienced CS leader and founder of CS RevSpeak, this podcast is your go-to resource for actionable strategies, practical tips, and expert insights for confidently leading revenue-driven CS teams. Join us as we explore the evolving role of Customer Success in today’s business landscape, with a focus on commercial conversations, data-driven deci ...
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How to Coach Your Customer Success Team to Be More Strategic
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25:32In this episode, I break down what being strategic actually means in a Customer Success context. And how you, as a CS leader, can help your team move from task execution to value leadership. We’ll walk through: The 5 core behaviors that define strategic CSMs How to coach and enable your team to develop this skillset Tactical ways to embed strategic…
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Doing More with Less: Leading Customer Success Teams Through Constraints
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26:59This episode is for every CS leader trying to navigate the impossible: higher targets, more responsibilities, tighter budgets and somehow still expected to deliver results without burning out their team. We always hear “do more with less” but no one really explains how to do that in a way that actually works. So in this episode, we’re diving into w…
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The 3 Shifts Your Customer Success Team Needs to Own Revenue
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18:15Should CS Own Revenue? Most teams are already doing it. Just not doing it well. In this episode, I dive deep into the Revenue Ownership model of Customer Success—where CS owns both retention and expansion—and share the three critical shifts your team needs to make to actually succeed: ✅ A Mindset Shift: From service to growth ✅ A Culture Shift: Fro…
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Should Customer Success Teams Own Revenue?
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21:32The debate continues: Should Customer Success own a revenue number or focus solely on adoption and value? In this episode, Angeline Gavino explores why we’ve been asking the wrong question all along. Instead of debating if CS should own revenue, we should be asking: 👉 How should revenue be measured, enabled, or owned within your CS team? In this ep…
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Becoming a CCO: A Journey Through Leadership and Revenue Ownership
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42:45Angeline Gavino sits down with Alexandra Sagaydak, Chief Customer Officer at PeopleForce, to dive into the realities of CS leadership and the journey to becoming a CCO in a revenue-driven world. Alexandra shares her insights on: The evolving role of a CCO: What it really takes to lead Customer Success at the executive level. Owning revenue as a CS …
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Balancing Growth and Employee Empowerment in Revenue-Driven Customer Success
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41:50Angeline Gavino sits down with Telved Devlet, a seasoned Customer Success and revenue leader, to discuss practical strategies for enabling CS teams to transition into revenue ownership while staying true to a people-first mindset. Here’s what you’ll learn: The mindset shift for CS teams: From “service-oriented” to “revenue-driven.” Operationalizing…
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Leadership Strategies for Managing Up, Across, and Within in Revenue-Focused CS
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41:05Angeline Gavino is joined by Mike Simmons, Founder of Catalyst A.C.T.S, to explore the critical role of leadership in driving cultural and operational shifts within Customer Success. He shares his unique insights on navigating the transition to revenue-driven CS and building high-performing teams. Key discussion points include: The essence of leade…
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Bridging the Gap: How Enablement Empowers CS Teams to Drive Growth
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36:20Angeline Gavino welcomes Gina Patel, a seasoned Customer Success leader with 15+ years of experience, to discuss her journey of building and scaling CS teams that drive retention, growth, and operational efficiency. Gina shares her expertise on: Building high-performing CS teams: Mentoring, coaching, and equipping CSMs to grow professionally while …
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Leading for Revenue Impact: Essential Traits of a CS Leader
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39:49In this episode of the CS RevSpeak Podcast, Angeline Gavino sits down with Thomas Voigt, Customer Success Coach and Founder of The CS Academy, for a deep dive into what it means to be a leader in the Customer Success space—particularly when leading for revenue impact. Thomas shares invaluable insights on: The competencies and skills successful CS l…
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The Strategic Shift: Preparing CS Teams for Revenue Goals
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46:23When Ryan Dalton joined Intiveo as Vice President Customer Experience Revenue, he made one thing clear: Customer Success would be a revenue-driving function. In this episode, Angeline Gavino sits down with Ryan to discuss how he strategically transformed the existing CS team’s charter to include expansion ownership within one year. Ryan shares the …
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Structuring Compensation for Revenue-Driven CS Teams
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41:37Angeline sits down with Ejieme Eromosele, a GTM leader at Quik and Founder of Success in Black, to explore the evolving world of compensation in revenue-driven Customer Success. Ejieme shares her unique journey into CS, her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and her mission to empower CS teams to make a significant revenue impact. Key T…
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Unlocking Revenue Growth with Impact Drivers
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36:04Angeline Gavino sits down with Pieter Boon, Co-founder of ImpactPilot, to delve into the transformative concept of impact drivers and their role in revenue growth for Customer Success teams. They explore practical strategies to connect CS activities to measurable outcomes like retention and expansion. Key Topics: What are impact drivers and why are…
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Digital Customer Success as a Revenue Driver
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38:22Angeline Gavino sits down with Dan Ennis to explore how Digital Customer Success can be a powerful revenue driver. Dan shares his expertise on building a scalable Digital CS strategy, emphasizing the importance of aligning customer success efforts with business objectives. They discuss the foundational pillars of digital CS—data, customer journey m…
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Why Transitioning to Revenue-Driven CS Does Not Have to Be Difficult
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43:21Episode Guest: Eleni Vorvis, Customer Success Coach, Advisor & Consultant LinkedIn Profile In this episode of CS RevSpeak, Angeline speaks with Eleni Vorvis, Customer Success Coach, Advisor & Consultant, to explore the evolving role of Customer Success and its transition towards owning revenue. Eleni shares her insights on how CS leaders can develo…
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Establishing a Strong Foundation for Revenue-Centric Customer Success
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35:29EPISODE GUEST: Ramses Bossuyt, Co-Founder of House of Retention LinkedIn Profile In this episode of CS RevSpeak, Angeline speaks with Ramses Bossuyt, Co-Founder of House of Retention, about the realities of leading a revenue-driven Customer Success team and the importance of adapting to the evolving expectations of CS leadership. Ramses shares his …
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Driving Revenue Accountability in Cross-Functional Teams
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29:34Episode Guest: Bob Mathers, Revenue Coach & Consultant LinkedIn Profile In this episode of CS RevSpeak, Angeline sits down with Bob Mathers, a seasoned revenue coach and consultant, to dive deep into the challenges of leading a revenue-centric Customer Success team. Bob shares his thoughts on why customer success leaders often bear the brunt of ret…
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5-Steps to Transitioning Your CS Team to Drive Revenue
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38:59Episode Guest: Guy Galon, CS Executive Advisor LinkedIn Profile | The CSCycle In this episode of CS RevSpeak, Angeline welcomes Guy Galon, Customer Success Executive Advisor and Founder of CSCycle, to discuss the increasingly prominent role of revenue in Customer Success. Guy shares his perspective on the delicate balance between driving revenue an…
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What Can CS Learn from Sales in Order to Drive Revenue Growth?
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31:49Episode Guest: Rav Dhaliwal, Investor & Former CS Exec LinkedIn Profile | Rav's Blog Link to Rav's article: The Opportunities for Customer Success In the inaugural episode of CS RevSpeak, Angeline sits down with Rav Dhaliwal, a seasoned Customer Success executive turned investor, to explore the evolving role of Customer Success in revenue generatio…
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Introducing CS RevSpeak: Empowering CS Leaders to Drive Revenue
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4:52Welcome to CS RevSpeak! This podcast is for Customer Success leaders driving revenue growth. Join me, Angeline Gavino, as I dive deep into strategies, frameworks, and insights from top CS experts. Tune in for actionable tips that empower your CS team to succeed! Subscribe to CS RevSpeak! If you found today’s episode valuable, make sure to subscribe…
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