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[Un]Churned – The No. 1 Podcast for Customer Retention

Gainsight
Customer Success
Customer Experience
Customer Success Management
Saas
Venture Capital
Outcome-Based Scoring
Account Management
Pulse 2024
Technical Account Managers
Open Source Database Software
Percona
Renewals
AI and Automation
Customer Relationships
Matik
Data Analysis
Employee Onboarding
Communication Strategies
Trust In Business
Digital Customer Experience

If you're experimenting with automation, questioning the traditional post-sales model, or trying to drive more value with less headcount, you're in the right place. AI won’t fix churn, but these conversations might. Retention is the new growth & AI is rewriting the rules. Hosted by Josh Schachter, SVP of Atlas at Gainsight, [Un]Churned—the No. 1 podcast for retention and Customer Success leaders—f... more

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Latest Episodes

Heading to Vegas this May? Join Josh at Pulse 2026 and come say hi—your oversized fluorescent daiquiri is on him. No catch.

Grab your ticket at gainsightpulse.com and use code UNCHURNED for a special rate.

Watch Eric Gilpin, President of Go-To-Mark... more

Heading to Vegas this May? Join Josh at Pulse 2026 and come say hi—your oversized fluorescent daiquiri is on him. No catch.

Grab your ticket at gainsightpulse.com and use code UNCHURNED for a special rate.

What does the future of CS actually look l... more

Heading to Vegas this May?

Join Josh at Pulse 2026 and come say hi—your oversized fluorescent daiquiri is on him. No catch.

Grab your ticket at gainsightpulse.com and use code UNCHURNED for a special rate.

CS is going through an identity crisis. more

Ready to churn less and win more? 🏆 Subscribe for a simple, once-a-month rundown of the episodes at gainsight.com/unchurned

Most companies treat AI rollouts like software deployments. But according to Christina Meng (OpenAI), AI adoption isn’t a te... more

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Recent Guests

Cassie Vaughn
Regional Vice President of Customer Success at monday.com
monday.com
Episode: How monday.com Turned CSMs Into Revenue Owners ft. Cassie Vaughn (monday.com)
Christina Meng
Champion Programs lead at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: How OpenAI Built a Champion Network to Drive AI Adoption ft. Christina Meng (OpenAI)
Jo Massie
Representative from Slido
Slido
Episode: How Slido Cut Support Tickets by 70% With AI ft. Jo Massie (Slido)
Darren McKee
LinkedIn social selling consultant and founder of 531 Social
531 Social
Episode: How CS Leaders Can Build Relationships Between Meetings to Drive Retention & Expansion ft.Darren McKee (531 Social)
Carsten Schütz
VP and Global Head of Skate CS at SAP
SAP
Episode: Inside SAP’s Scaled Customer Success Strategy ft. Carsten Schütz (SAP)
Manish Chawla
Chief Customer Officer
PowerSchool
Episode: How This Ex-CRO Is Making CS Impossible to Ignore ft. Manish Chawla (PowerSchool)
Eleanora White
Customer Success and Solutions Architects Lead at Supermetrics
Supermetrics
Episode: How We Turn Churn Into Comebacks (The Revenue Hiding Inside Your Churn) ft. Eleanora White (Supermetrics)
Guy Galon
Chief Customer Success Officer at Obrela
Obrela
Episode: How Do You Measure AI Proficiency in Your CS Team? ft. Guy Galon (Obrela)
Jim Richmond
Chief Customer Officer at Smartling, an AI-powered translation company
Smartling
Episode: This CCO Won't Ask His Team What He Wouldn't Do Himself (And Why) ft. Jim Richmond (Smartling)

Hosts

Jenny Calvert
Host of UnChurned; Pulse Europe connector; focused on customer success, retention, and community-driven support
Josh Schachter
Host of [Un]Churned; SVP of Atlas at Gainsight; prolific interviewer with focus on CS leadership and AI-enabled retention
Jon Wishart
Contributor with expertise in community strategy and CS-enabled growth

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Easy listening and a fun way to learn

    Josh is skilled at keeping it humorous and casual while managing to stay on course and deliver some interesting insights. I’ve often found business podcasts to be stilted and self- conscious, but this one comes naturally. The authentic yet measured approach makes it an easy listen and sneaky way to hear lots of insider perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYCANJ
    United States2 months ago
  • My go to podcast for all-things customer retention

    [Un]Churned has quickly become my go-to podcast for all things customer retention and success. Each episode brings together insightful conversations with industry leaders who share not only strategies, but also real-world stories that make the content practical and inspiring. The hosts do an excellent job guiding discussions, asking thoughtful questions, and giving me actionable takeaways. Want to learn how to better understand how to build lasting customer relationships? Have a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SbSalek
    United States7 months ago
  • Insightful, interesting and good fun too!

    An easy and great listen for all in or around the world of CS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CS_ZM
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of the best

    This is a fun yet educational podcast on customer success. The topics are timely and the guests are top notch. I always come away from each podcast with something new to consider. Thank you Josh and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FromThe6toNJ
    Canada3 years ago
  • Keep customers happy and sticky

    If you’re in CS - or run any business - learning strategies and tactics for keeping customers happy is key to success. This podcast is one of the few out there that focuses specifically on customer retention and delight. Josh and his team know their stuff - and the guests provide several golden nuggets in every episode. A must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlyjcais
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the practical, actionable takeaways that can be tried in real-world CS teams.
Audience notes the hosts' approachable, insightful interviewing style and strong depth on retention tactics.
Guests are described as high-caliber with useful, real-world experiences to share.

Talking Points

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How monday.com Turned CSMs Into Revenue Owners ft. Cassie Vaughn (monday.com)
Q: How important is AI fluency for CS leaders and teams?
AI fluency is a top priority, as it enables CS professionals to discuss AI-enabled value with customers, stay ahead of trends, and act as catalysts for new workflows and 가치-driven outcomes.
How monday.com Turned CSMs Into Revenue Owners ft. Cassie Vaughn (monday.com)
Q: What role do agents play in scaling CS at monday.com?
Agents are used to execute repeatable playbooks and handle routine tasks like discovery, optimization, and changes to workflows, while CSMs focus on high-impact judgment, strategic relationships, and guiding customers through AI-driven transformations.
How monday.com Turned CSMs Into Revenue Owners ft. Cassie Vaughn (monday.com)
Q: Why did monday.com shift to variable compensation for CS?
The company shifted to variable compensation to align CS incentives with retention and growth, ensuring CSMs are financially motivated to protect and expand revenue with existing customers as the company grows and crosses the billion-dollar threshold.
How monday.com Turned CSMs Into Revenue Owners ft. Cassie Vaughn (monday.com)
Q: How has the CSM role evolved at monday.com over time?
Cassie explains that it has evolved through three iterations: starting with product-focused health and adoption, moving to a more commercial orientation with forecasting and executive relationship-building, and now aiming for a balanced approach that integrates AI, value narratives, and human storytelling to drive revenue and retention.
How Slido Cut Support Tickets by 70% With AI ft. Jo Massie (Slido)
Q: How has AI shifted your investment in the digital-first strategy and what stood out as the most impactful so far?
AI has become a core enabler of our support and customer voice programs, allowing us to do more with fewer people by automating repetitive work and feeding product decisions from centralized customer insights.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show centered on customer success, retention, and the evolving role of AI in post-sale operations. Episodes frequently explore scalable CS models, community-driven support, revenue impact of retention efforts, and the shift from traditional feedback loops to AI-assisted and data-informed strategies. Guests tend to be senior CS leaders, product and engineering leaders, and investors who share real-world tactics for reducing churn, expanding accounts, and delivering measurable customer value. The format often blends strategic vision with concrete playbooks, making it helpful for listeners looking to optimize CS motions, drive growth through retention, and experiment with AI in customer success. A notable stre... more

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2. Christina Meng
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