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Converting Operational Excellence into Growth with WM

Converting Operational Excellence into Growth with WM

Update: 2025-10-28
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WM serves 20 million customers by executing a unified, purpose-driven strategy. But how does a company of this scale truly guarantee reliable service?

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Michael Watson, SVP and Chief Customer Officer at WM, explains this strategy. He details the company's unique operational model, which integrates sales, revenue, and customer experience functions under his leadership—a forward-thinking strategy that breaks down the departmental silos common in large enterprises.

This powerful alignment allows WM to drive profitable growth while relentlessly championing environmental and customer responsibility, offering a crucial lesson for listeners.

Learn how operational rigor and a People-First culture are the ultimate accelerators for profitable growth. Don't miss this one! Tune in now!

Visit WM's website to learn more: https://www.wm.com/


Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today’s Customer.

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Converting Operational Excellence into Growth with WM

Converting Operational Excellence into Growth with WM

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