We Fucked Up...and killed an onboarding | Episode 5
Description
Have you ever made an onboarding customer cry? Or churn on the same day of their kickoff call?
...no? Well then you haven't quite fucked up like we have.
In this episode, we break down the do's and the don'ts of onboarding, including:
00:00:00 - Avoiding red flags in customer success
00:01:11 - Onboarding mishaps to avoid
00:03:16 - Trust but verify: handling sales handovers
00:05:04 - Always have a checklist!
00:05:50 - Preparation: knowing your client’s story
00:07:04 - Quit pushing features & listen to priorities
00:10:03 - Handling overwhelmed clients
00:13:57 - Pause: Don’t monologue during calls
00:16:01 - Setting clear expectations and next steps
00:19:19 - Dealing with difficult clients
00:21:53 - Treat onboarding like a first date
00:22:27 - Key takeaways for effective onboarding
And hey, we want to hear from you! What topics do you want us to tackle next? Reach out and let us know. Remember, we fucked up so you don’t have to.
Connect with us!
Melanie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-faye/
Stino's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijn-smet-%F0%9F%90%B3-330435a9/
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