Parul Bhandari - A Rebel Story of a Customer Success Talent Playbook
The Rebels Of SaaS · 2025-10-22 · 13 min
Episode notes
Join us for an innovative conversation with Parul Bhandari, co-author of the Customer Success Talent Playbook and founder of Customer X Success consultancy. Parul shares the incredible 22-month journey of collaborating with six CS leaders to create a groundbreaking book focused on hiring, growing, and retaining talent in customer success. We dive into why intentional talent strategy is more critical than ever as AI transforms the CS landscape and raises the bar for how we demonstrate value. Learn about the red flags to watch for in CS leadership roles, the importance of proper role definition and compensation, and why community matters now more than ever. Parul offers candid insights on pushing yourself outside your comfort zone and the validation that comes from collaboration with peers. This episode is essential listening for any CS leader navigating today's rapidly evolving market. Discover practical strategies for elevating yourself and your team in an increasingly competitive environment.