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EP21: Hosam Hassan's Roadmap to Financial Autonomy: Education, Hustle, and Strategy
Ever wonder how small steps can lead to significant milestones in professional growth? Hosam Hassan joins me to illuminate the birth of...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Elevating Customer Journeys from Inside the Zendesk Consulting Trenches with Dominic Brasovano
Have you ever wondered what fuels the engine of customer experience innovation? Dominic Brasovano, also known as Dominic the CX Guy...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


The Support You Get is Equal to the Support You Give: Nurturing Your CX Human Infrastructure
I’ve witnessed it countless times. Organizations embarking upon efforts to implement or strength their support side operations the case...
Jan 26, 20245 min read


Spoiler Alert: Reviewing "Dumb Money" the Film Adaptation of the GameStop & Robinhood Fiasco with Jason McDonald
In the world of investing, reality often surpasses fiction, and when it does, you know you're in for a gripping story. One such tale is...
Jan 5, 20242 min read


EP19: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Craig Stoss, Director of CX Transformation at PartnerHero
Today’s customers demand seamless, personalized experiences. This has made customer experience the centerpiece of business strategies...
Sep 17, 20232 min read


EP18: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Lizzie Keiper, Director of Events at Support Driven
The realm of customer support is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this evolution lies Support Driven, a vibrant...
Aug 30, 20234 min read


EP17: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Benjamin Friedman, Founder at Build Scale Grow
In the dynamic landscape of business, the journey toward effective leadership is filled with opportunities for growth, resilience, and...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


9 Common Mistakes I Often See as a Zendesk Consultant
I’ve done quite a few Zendesk optimizations and implementations. Of the two, I definitely prefer the implementation process. Optimizing...
Aug 7, 20234 min read


Empower Your Customer Support Team with Smoothen's Zendesk Admin Training
In the fast-paced world of customer support, delivering exceptional user experiences has become the key differentiator between...
Jul 20, 20232 min read


EP16: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Jonathan Saeidian, CEO at Brenton Way & Growth Virality
In the world of entrepreneurship, charting a successful journey is both an art and a science. This week's podcast episode featuring...
Jul 14, 20232 min read


EP15: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Chyngyz Dzhumanazarov, Co-Founder and CEO at Kodif
Decoding the Future of AI in Customer Support with Chyngyz Dzhumanazarov Artificial Intelligence has been making waves in various...
Jul 3, 20234 min read


Revolutionizing Zendesk CX: How We Stand Apart from Other Zendesk Consultants
At Smoothen, we like to think of ourselves as more than just another Zendesk or CX consulting firm. Our team is made up of passionate...
Jul 1, 20234 min read


EP14: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Stacy Justino, Support Manager at Loom & Job Jump Genius
In this episode of the Startup Smoothie podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stacy Justino, the Customer Support Manager at...
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Bonus Episode: The TLDR on The Reddit Blackout
In a shocking turn of events, Reddit has announced a paid API model similar to Twitter, leading to an unprecedented protest with over...
Jun 15, 20233 min read


Unlock the Power of User Interviews: A Guide to Conducting Effective User Research
If you're responsible for the user experience at your company or organization, conducting user interviews can be an incredibly powerful...
Jun 14, 20235 min read


EP13: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Fernando Duarte, CX Coach and Director of Technical Support
We had a very engaging conversation with Fernando Duarte, a seasoned expert in building successful and motivated support teams. We delved...
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Leveraging Contextual Data to Deliver Better Customer Support
"Hello, may I have your full name please?" It's frustrating when you have to explain the same story multiple times, especially when...
Jun 4, 20233 min read


EP12: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Lance Conzett, CX Lead at Found
In this episode of The Startup Smoothie podcast, we have Lance Conzett, the CX Lead at Found, joining us for a kaleidoscope of...
May 26, 20231 min read


Unlock Your Competitive Advantage: Exploring the Theory of Advantage in Business
In the realm of business strategy, understanding the concept of competitive advantage is crucial. A competitive advantage refers to any...
May 25, 20234 min read


A Comprehensive Customer Onboarding Checklist for Consistent and Delightful Experiences
Providing a consistent onboarding experience for customers is crucial to the success of any business. To achieve this, it is important to...
May 23, 20234 min read


EP11: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Michael Doyle, Brand Champion & CEO of Brand Iron
In this episode, we're joined by Michael Doyle, the founder and CEO of Brand Iron, to dive into the powerful influence of branding and...
May 17, 20234 min read


Beyond Buzzwords: Cultivating Genuine Empathy in the Workplace
In today's ever-changing business world, companies are placing increasing emphasis on empathy as a crucial component of employee...
May 12, 20234 min read


Zendesk Tip: Creating Custom Slack Notifications
Regrettably, the default integration between Zendesk and Slack does not provide sufficient flexibility for notifying you of crucial or...
May 8, 20233 min read


EP10: The Startup Smoothie Podcast with Will Curran, Founder of Endless Events
Will Curran, founder of Endless Events and mastermind behind the #EventProfs Community shares his experience in event planning and...
May 5, 20232 min read
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