{"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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