Customer Success is about revenue now. Learn why financial acumen is the skill that separates top CSMs from the rest. 🧡
Most CSMs focus on relationships, but if you can’t talk money, you lose your seat at the table. Laura Kightlinger joins the show to break down how to bridge the gap between Customer Success and financial metrics without needing a finance background.
We discuss how to use data to build authority, identify upsell opportunities, and implement effective Churn Prevention strategies. You will learn why Financial Acumen acts as a career accelerator and how to collaborate better with sales to drive real Revenue Growth in your accounts.
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0:00 The Intersection of Business and Customer Success
1:08 Why Financial Acumen Matters for CSMs
2:16 Meet the Expert: A Journey in CS Leadership
7:41 Mind Fuel: The Intersection of Sport and Business
13:23 The Power of Financial Literacy in Your Career
21:47 The Core Pillars: Revenue, Cost, and Profit
29:00 Cross-Functional Alignment for Value Delivery
40:08 Proving Your Impact as a CSM
A special thank you to the Boutique hotels for sponsoring today's episode. Without their support, this episode wouldn't have been possible.
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Take a look at Laura's two advisories:
- Mindfuel: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfuel-fit/
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Laura Kightlinger - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakightlinger/
Bayron Toruno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayron-toru%C3%B1o-solano-3a9408113/
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