{"podcast":{"title":"Customer Success Career Coach, Career Tips and Proven Job Interview Strategies For Every Customer Success Manager","slug":"customer-success-career-coach-career-tips-and-proven-job-interview-strategies-for-every-customer-success-manager-6773565","podcast_index_feed_id":6773565,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/customer-success-career/","website_url":"https://www.carlyagar.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/be68a7fb-0872-48c4-a7a5-94e01b0720a0/3uhVwPszgcLd0QlkLtTEOd90.png","author":"Carly Agar | Customer Success Career Coach","episode_count":125,"summary":"Customer Success Career Coach is the must-listen podcast for current and aspiring Customer Success pros. Join us as we spill the secret strategies and tips for building your Customer Success career. This isn't your typical snooze-fest – we're diving deep into the world of Customer Success careers. Whether you're starting from scratch (hey career transitioners!) or eyeing that next big promotion, we've got the playbook for you. I'm Carly Agar, your trusty 10+ year CS veteran and award-winning CS career coach, and I'm here to turn your career dreams into reality. Every Wednesday, join me and some amazing guests as we dish out practical advice and real-life steps you can actually use. No fluff, just stuff you can apply ASAP to score that dream job, snag that promotion, or become the team rockstar. What's on the Menu? 🔥 Pro Tips: Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned pros. 🚀 Career Growth Hacks: Elevate your game, one episode at a time. 🔄 Unexpected Paths: Hear stories that'll make you rethink your career's GPS. Follow Carly on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/. For free job search tools, go to www.carlyagar.com/freebies. 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Grab the Talent Report here: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/report What if I told you that 85% of CSM turnover is completely preventable — and most leaders are missing the real reason their top performers are walking out the door? In this episode, I break down insights from 1,474 Customer Success professionals who told us exactly why they’re job hunting. And spoiler alert, it’s not layoffs, pay, or return-to-office mandates. I reveal the surprising truth about what CSMs want most in their next role, and how even your most loyal team members start considering exits. I’ll also unpack the three types of CSMs who leave for growth, the invisible ceiling stopping your best people, and the #1 leadership blind spot you can correct to transform retention overnight. This is part one of a two-part series, and today we’re starting with the data leaders need to see. 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