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In this episode of Happy to Help, we dive into the pressure-filled world of customer support and why it’s time to shift from frantic reaction to intentional response. Learn how operating from a place of calm not only reduces mistakes but leads to better customer experiences, stronger team morale, and reduced burnout.

With real-world examples of how urgency can derail even the best support intentions, this episode is packed with strategies to help you:

• Recognize the hidden costs of urgency in the inbox
• Build a calm support culture even when customers are in crisis
• Train your team to slow down without sacrificing service
• Model healthy leadership that prioritizes quality over speed

Recommended reading: It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work

Whether you’re leading a support team or answering tickets yourself, this is your permission slip to breathe, slow down, and serve better!

We want to hear from you! Share your support stories and questions with us at happytohelp@buzzsprout.com!

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We're sitting down with Erica Clayton, CX expert and founder of Sunshine CX, to explore the strategies behind successfully managing remote customer support teams.

Whether you’re leading a global CX department or onboarding your very first remote hire, this episode is packed with practical insights on:

• Building team culture across time zones (Erica recommends The Culture Map by Erin Meyer)
• Creating effective onboarding processes
• Preventing remote burnout
• Fostering social connection without micromanaging
• Developing communication routines that actually work

Erica shares lessons from leading distributed support teams at companies like TuneCore and offers real-world advice on tools, processes, and leadership mindset shifts that help remote teams succeed.

We want to hear from you! Share your support stories and questions with us at happytohelp@buzzsprout.com!

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In this episode of Happy to Help, Priscilla Brooke is joined by Buzzsprout teammate Cara Pacetti to explore the strategy behind Buzzsprout Orientations. These orientations are a live onboarding experience designed to empower new podcasters with confidence, clarity, and connection!

We're breaking down:

• The difference between demos and orientations
• How proactive education reduces support volume
• Lessons learned from months of live customer sessions
• The power of human connection in digital onboarding
• Tips for launching your own educational initiative (without burning out your team!)

If you’re a Customer Support Specialist, CX leader, or anyone thinking about proactive support, this episode will inspire you to invest in education and see measurable results in satisfaction, confidence, and reduced ticket volume!

We want to hear from you! Share your support stories and questions with us at happytohelp@buzzsprout.com!

To learn more about Buzzsprout visit Buzzsprout.com.

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