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Customer Success Playbook Podcast Season 2 Episode 28 - Five9 - Partner Success
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In this episode of the Customer Success Playbook podcast, hosts Roman Trebon and Kevin Metzger delve into the often-overlooked realm of Partner Success within the SaaS industry. Joined by Pauline Van Backle, Partner Success Manager, and Karen Siddiqi, Senior Director of Partner Success at Five9, the discussion explores the strategic importance of Partner Success, the process of establishing this new function at Five9, and the impact it has on driving business value through education, enablement, and collaboration with partners.
Listeners will gain insights into the inception and development of Five9’s Partner Success program, the key challenges faced during its first year, and the critical role that listening and understanding partners’ needs play in building a successful program. Pauline and Karen share practical examples of how Five9’s Partner Success team supports and empowers its partners, offering actionable advice for organizations looking to implement similar initiatives.
Whether you're a SaaS leader, customer success professional, or interested in strategic partnerships, this episode offers valuable lessons on fostering long-term partner relationships and achieving mutual growth.
Detailed Analysis:
The episode shines a spotlight on the newly established Partner Success division at Five9, with Karen and Pauline offering an in-depth view of their roles and the strategic goals they aim to achieve.
Key points of discussion include the parallels between Customer Success and Partner Success, with a focus on driving retention and empowering partners to deliver exceptional value to their end customers. The dialogue underscores the importance of understanding partner needs, customizing approaches to fit different partners, and establishing a structured, yet flexible, framework for engagement.
The latter part of the episode provides actionable insights for organizations considering the creation of a Partner Success team. Karen and Pauline advocate for a foundational approach centered around listening to both internal stakeholders and partners, identifying key pain points and opportunities, and building a responsive and adaptable strategy from the ground up.
Key Insights:
- The critical importance of listening and understanding partner needs when establishing a Partner Success function.
- The value of creating tailored success plans and the role of continuous feedback in refining and scaling Partner Success initiatives.
- Practical advice on how to start small, focus on business objectives, and align activities to drive mutual success.
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You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:
YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcast
Twitter - @CS_Playbook
You can find Kevin at:
Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web site
Kevin Metzger on Linked In.
You can find Roman at:
Roman Trebon on Linked In.
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