Customer Success Talks
Customer Success Talks

Customer Success Talks

Real Challenges, Experts Advice

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Welcome to Customer Success Talks: Real Challenges, Expert Advice – the podcast for everyone passionate about CS! Whether you're transitioning into CS or a CSM with around three years of experience, this podcast is here for you. Our discussions tackle day-to-day CSM challenges in a practical way, ensuring value for everyone. Hosted by Bayron Toruno, a true CS enthusiast, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, real-life stories, and actionable advice. Join us and be part of our community, where we grow and succeed together!

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ACE Framework: Activate Value, Cultivate Relationships & Expand Revenue
JAN 28, 2026
ACE Framework: Activate Value, Cultivate Relationships & Expand Revenue
In this episode of Customer Success Talks, we have our good friend Thomas Voigt, Founder of The CS Academy, to explore how frameworks can transform the way Customer Success Managers operate.Thomas introduces the ACE Framework — Activating Value, Cultivating Relationships, and Expanding Revenue — a simple yet powerful structure that helps teams deliver measurable impact across the customer journey.Together, we unpack what it really means to activate value during onboarding, build and maintain strong customer relationships, and identify opportunities to expand revenue through collaboration and trust.What you’ll learn:- Why frameworks bring structure and clarity to Customer Success- How to activate value early in the customer journey- Practical ways to cultivate relationships that drive retention- The power of being human — and making your customers smileFor more information about the A.C.E framework and Thomas's services, visit his website:https://www.thecsacademy.net/frameworkIt is not the first time we talk about framework; take a look at Andrea Rijna's episode, where she covers the S.P.I.C.E method.https://open.spotify.com/episode/32GybVTI5YPagqFycfA1ml?si=lJHRxqKfSUqub-Cj0chXcQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l74HK8xHMM8Connect with Us:Thomas Voigt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-voigt/Bayron Toruno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayron-toru%C3%B1o-solano-3a9408113/Follow us on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cstalkspodcast/Tik-Tok @customer.success6Explore Our Podcast Website - https://cstalkspodcast.com/If you’re a Customer Success Manager, Team Lead, or CS enthusiast looking for practical strategies and a more human approach to success, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations that help you level up your Customer Success game!#CustomerSuccess #ACEFramework #CustomerEngagement #RetentionStrategies #Onboarding #CSM #CustomerSuccessManagement
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How to scale Customer Success: Strategies for Growth
NOV 26, 2025
How to scale Customer Success: Strategies for Growth
In this episode, we had the pleasure to learn from Denny Burda, who explored what it really takes to scale Customer Success effectively. From driving revenue growth to enhancing customer engagement, he unpacks the strategies, tools, and mindsets that help CSMs build scalable, high-performing programs.Denny shares practical insights on leveraging data, experimentation, and collaboration across teams to uncover new growth opportunities. Whether you’re a CSM managing a large portfolio or a leader aiming to optimize your CS organization, this episode offers actionable strategies to take your customer success efforts to the next level.Key Takeaways:- Customer Success is a dynamic and evolving discipline.- Scaling requires creativity, collaboration, and experimentation.- Focus on middle-performing customers for growth opportunities.- Use data insights to drive meaningful customer engagement.- Automate and streamline processes to maximize efficiency.- Build strong relationships at scale by combining technology and empathy.Denny also gave us a sneak peek into The Revenue Lab — a 6-week series starting January 15, 2026, in collaboration with CS Connect, designed to help CS professionals tie their work directly to revenue impact.Check it out: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/csconnect/1923015Connect with Us:Denny Burda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennyburda/Bayron Toruno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayron-toru%C3%B1o-solano-3a9408113/Follow us on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cstalkspodcast/Tik-Tok @customer.success6Explore Our Podcast Website - https://cstalkspodcast.com/
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50 MIN