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In this episode of Customer Support Mastery, I’m joined by Kenneth Kenneth Kollasch, Certified Business Coach, third-generation business owner, and creator of the Business Flight Plan.

Kenneth’s journey has taken him from professional soccer to becoming an international ballroom dancing champion alongside his wife, and eventually to helping small business owners build stronger, more organized, and successful businesses.

In our conversation, we explore one of the biggest challenges businesses face as they grow: how to expand without losing the personal connection that made customers trust them in the first place.

We talk about building strong customer relationships, creating trust, and finding the right balance between efficient systems and the human touch. Kenneth shares his perspective on why business owners often struggle to move beyond doing everything themselves, and how having the right processes and team can make a real difference.

We also discuss customer complaints, communication, and why listening to customer feedback is about much more than simply solving individual problems. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons come from understanding why the same issues keep happening and what businesses can do to prevent them.

And of course, we bring everything back to customer support. From handling difficult conversations and following up with customers to empowering employees to make decisions, we explore how businesses can deliver a consistent customer experience, even as they grow.

A conversation about business growth, customer trust, leadership, communication, and why building a successful business should never mean losing the human connection behind it.

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Connect with Kenneth Kollasch

Learn more about Kenneth’s business coaching and his Business Flight Plan.

Website: https://kennethcoaches.com/free

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kennethcoaches/

In this episode of Customer Support Mastery, I’m joined by Sylvia Rizzo, founder of Hof Marabunta, international coach, and performance and leadership strategist.

Sylvia has spent more than two decades in high-performance equestrian sport, where pressure, mistakes, uncertainty, and split-second decisions are part of everyday life. Her experience in that world has shaped the way she thinks about leadership, performance, communication, and personal growth.

In our conversation, we explore what pressure can teach us about ourselves and how we respond when things don't go according to plan.

We talk about staying calm when emotions are high, making decisions when you don't have all the answers, and why having strong values and structure can matter more than simply trying to stay motivated.

Sylvia also shares her perspective on mistakes - not as something to hide, but as opportunities to learn - and how leaders can create environments where people feel comfortable taking responsibility and improving.

And of course, we bring these lessons back to customer support. Because when a customer is frustrated, something goes wrong, or a difficult decision needs to be made quickly, the way we respond can make just as much difference as the solution itself.

A conversation about pressure, performance, mistakes, leadership, and what we can learn from high-performance sport when working with customers and teams.

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Website:
Hof Marabunta

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In this episode of Customer Support Mastery, I sit down with Jeremy Doran, founder of NeuroConversant Leadership, to explore what really happens when communication becomes difficult and conversations become tense.

We discuss how to handle conflict, stay calm under pressure, and understand different perspectives especially when people see the same situation very differently.

Jeremy also shares his insights on leadership, accountability, decision-making, and how managers can create teams where people feel comfortable taking responsibility, admitting mistakes, and having difficult conversations.

We also look at how these skills apply directly to customer support, from handling frustrated customers to helping support teams make better decisions under pressure.

Jeremy shares practical advice for customer service professionals and leaders on communicating more effectively, managing conflict, and turning challenging conversations into opportunities for better outcomes.

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Podcast website:
https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/033qdqll2Tx2YRP7Ky5yWq

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91JymcVxgTF0K4fJ2UgdpdvdfWysEl_d

Connect with Jeremy Doran

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydoranspeaks/

Website:
https://neuroconversantleadership.com/

In this episode of Customer Support Mastery, I sit down with David Lengyel to explore what it really takes to build strong customer relationships and deliver meaningful customer experiences.

We discuss the role of communication in customer support, how expectations shape the customer experience, and why understanding the person behind the conversation can make such a difference when handling challenging situations.

David also shares lessons from his own professional experience, his perspective on building trust with customers, and practical insights that customer service professionals and leaders can apply to create better interactions and stronger relationships.

🎙️ Customer Support Mastery Podcast

Podcast website:
https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/033qdqll2Tx2YRP7Ky5yWq

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91JymcVxgTF0K4fJ2UgdpdvdfWysEl_d

Connect with David Lengyel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lengyel-099a2050/

Website:
https://ventureup.com/

In this episode of Customer Support Mastery, we sit down with Steve Barton, high-performance executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, to explore what it really takes to perform under pressure.

We discuss difficult customer conversations, managing emotions in stressful situations, the difference between reacting and responding, and how the right mindset can help customer service professionals handle challenging moments with greater confidence and control.

Steve also shares lessons from his own experience in business and coaching, and how The Game of Ten can help us become more intentional about the way we approach both our work and everyday challenges.

🎙️ Customer Support Mastery Podcast

Podcast website:
https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/033qdqll2Tx2YRP7Ky5yWq?si=26915bff6f5e4337&nd=1&dlsi=8961fce624f9420c

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91JymcVxgTF0K4fJ2UgdpdvdfWysEl_d

Connect with Steve Barton

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/

Website:
https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/

The Art of Listening: Lessons from 100,000 Customer Conversations | Tom Vander Well.

What can more than 100,000 customer conversations teach us about customer experience, leadership, and communication?

In this episode, Tom Vander Well shares the lessons he's learned from decades of analyzing customer interactions, discussing how effective listening builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates exceptional customer experiences.

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https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast

📘 Book: This Call May Be Monitored

https://www.amazon.com/-/pt/dp/B0GHS2X145/

🌐 Learn more about Tom Vander Well:

https://tomvanderwell.com/

The most important customer interactions often happen when something goes wrong.

In this episode, we explore complaint management, difficult conversations, customer retention, and the delicate balance between supporting customers and protecting business interests. We discuss why giving people the opportunity to be heard can be the difference between losing a customer and earning their loyalty.

https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast

A compelling look at what separates exceptional customer service from the ordinary.

What really happens behind the screens in customer support?

In this episode, we speak with a former customer support professional about her experience in the industry the challenges, fast-paced environment, difficult situations, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

An honest conversation about the human side of support that most people never get to see.

https://spicandspan.net/en/customer-support-mastery-podcast