Happy to Help | A Customer Support Podcast

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Happy to Help | A Customer Support Podcast

If you work in customer support, if you lead a support team, or if you are looking to better the customer experience for your company, then this podcast is for you! Happy to Help is a podcast about all things customer support brought to you by the people at Buzzsprout. Join us, on the second Tuesday of every month as Buzzsprout's Head of Podcaster Success, Priscilla Brooke dives into the world of customer support to make remarkable support the standard, not the exception! 

  1. How to Build and Maintain an Effective Knowledge Base

    APR 8

    How to Build and Maintain an Effective Knowledge Base

    Text the show! A great knowledge base can make life easier for your customers and your support team—but where do you start? In this episode, we're joined by Mat Patterson from Help Scout to talk about building helpful, well-maintained articles that can actually eliminate repetitive support questions. Whether you’re a support team of one or leading a larger team, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put to work today! Mentioned in this episode: The Supportive Podcast & Blog...

    46 min

  2. MAR 11

    Communicating Effectively with Developers and Tech Support

    Text the show! We're diving into the complex dynamics between customer support teams and developers. Buzzsprout Co-Founder, Tom Rossi, joins us to explain how strong communication between these groups significantly impacts product quality and customer experience. In this episode, you’ll learn how strong communication between customer support and product development fosters better teamwork, ensuring support teams stay informed and confident when changes roll out. Discover strategies for impro...

    1h 5m

  3. FEB 11

    5 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Customer Service in 2025

    Text the show! Want to take your customer service to the next level in 2025? In this episode of Happy to Help, we’re breaking down five simple yet powerful strategies you can start using today to improve your customer service—no expensive tools or complex workflows required! Tips for leveling up your customer service: 1. Humanize Your Emails – Treat customers like real people, not ticket numbers. A little personalization goes a long way! 2. Shift Your Mindset on Problem-Solving – See cu...

    41 min

  4. 12/24/2024

    Lessons from 20 Episodes of Happy to Help

    Text the show! As we bid farewell to season one, we recall the invaluable lessons learned over 20 amazing episodes! Thanks to our incredible guests: Sarah Caminiti, Chase Clemons, Sarah Hatter, Kristi Ernst Thompson, and Suneet Bhatt. These experts shared their wisdom on leading with kindness, addressing feedback constructively, and fostering a sense of community and team support. We'll be returning in February 2025 for season two! Your suggestions for future topics or guests are welcome...

    14 min
  5. Cultivating a Healthy Support Team with Suneet Bhatt

    12/10/2024

    Cultivating a Healthy Support Team with Suneet Bhatt

    Text the show! In this episode of Happy to Help, we dive into the essentials of building a thriving customer support team that’s both happy and productive! We sit down with special guest Suneet Bhatt, a leadership expert dedicated to helping people and organizations reach their full potential. Suneet shares actionable insights from his “Happy, Proud, Not Yet Satisfied” workshop, offering powerful strategies for preventing burnout, encouraging personal growth, and empowering customer sup...

    48 min
  6. How Whole Company Support Improves Products and Processes with Kristi Ernst Thompson

    11/26/2024

    How Whole Company Support Improves Products and Processes with Kristi Ernst Thompson

    Text the show! In this episode of Happy to Help, we dive into the transformative power of whole company support and its impact on product development and team processes! Special guest Kristi Ernst Thompson, Senior Technical Support Specialist at Help Scout, joins us to share how involving every department in customer support—from developers to leadership—fosters innovation, strengthens cross-team collaboration, and enhances customer satisfaction. Whether you’re part of a small startu...

    41 min

  7. 11/12/2024

    Crisis Management Tips for Customer Success Teams

    Text the show! In this episode, special guest Megan Nelson joins us to dive into customer support during a crisis! Whether it’s a sudden server outage or an unexpected system issue, handling customer needs under pressure is a challenge every support team faces. Join us as we share real-life lessons from Buzzsprout’s 2021 DDoS attack, where our team went into overdrive to keep customers informed and reassured. We’ll cover essential strategies for crisis management, including how to comm...

    53 min

  8. 10/29/2024

    Customer Support Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

    Text the show! As the holiday season approaches, we are sharing practical tips on how to ensure customers receive timely assistance while giving your support team the chance to rest and celebrate! From flexible scheduling to balancing half-day shifts and planning early, we discuss Buzzsprout’s approach to managing customer support over the holidays and how you can apply similar strategies to your team. We hope these insights help you navigate holiday coverage without sacrificing your ...

    49 min
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If you work in customer support, if you lead a support team, or if you are looking to better the customer experience for your company, then this podcast is for you! Happy to Help is a podcast about all things customer support brought to you by the people at Buzzsprout. Join us, on the second Tuesday of every month as Buzzsprout's Head of Podcaster Success, Priscilla Brooke dives into the world of customer support to make remarkable support the standard, not the exception! 

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