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Operationalizing Voice of the Customer

Most VoC programs fail after listening starts. Insight builds. Nothing changes. This guide shows how to connect feedback to ownership, action, and measurable impact.

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Customer Service

Customers Are Rewriting the Self-Service Playbook

Customers now resolve issues, form opinions, and make buying decisions without ever touching a brand channel. We break down how AI search and public ecosystems are reshaping self-service.

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Customer ServiceOpinion

Transparency Is the Most Underrated Advantage in Business

Transparency turns promises into proof. Justin Robbins shares how one company’s open communication built trust, loyalty, and a lasting competitive edge.

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Customer ServiceIT Service Management

The Inevitable Convergence of ITSM and Customer Service

The wall between IT and customer service is crumbling. The future belongs to enterprises bold enough to unify them into a single service powerhouse.

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Customer ServiceStrategy

How Risk-It-All Moments Transform Brands from Mediocre to Memorable

Tired of forgettable service? Discover how bold, no-safety-net moments can turn your brand into one customers actually remember. This isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about proving your promise where it counts.

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Customer ServiceOpinion

AI as the Sidekick, Agents as the Hero: Key Takeaways from Gladly Connect Live 2025

Hear the biggest announcements from Gladly Connect Live 2025. From new AI voice features, to agent to AI coaching and collaboration, to seeking to a brand new insights engine, Metric Sherpa has the show covered.

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Customer ServiceTips and Tricks

Upskilling Customer Service Agents: An Introductory Guide

AI is transforming customer service, but it's not the end of the road for service professionals—it’s a chance to evolve. Discover the 3 must-have skills to thrive in the AI-driven future of CX and learn how to equip your team for success.

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Customer Service

Eight Years Later and Still Falling Behind: How Customer Service is Failing to Adapt

Despite years of advancements in technology and endless promises of better customer experiences, most organizations are still falling behind—discover why the same challenges persist and what it will take to finally adapt.

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What a Rogue Blimp Can Teach Us About Customer Experience

What does a rogue $182 million airship teach us about customer experience? Discover five key lessons on how technology, people, and processes can make or break your CX strategy.

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Payton Whitley
Executive Administrator

Payton Whitley blends creativity, organization, and a customer-first mindset to keep teams focused and moving forward.

Her first passion was design, where she nurtured her eye for detail and love of creating. That same drive for excellence now fuels her work in executive support, where she thrives on building structure, simplifying complexity, and making it easier for leaders to succeed.

A natural problem-solver and community builder, Payton brings energy and focus to everything she takes on. She’s committed to growth, always finding new ways to sharpen her skills and deliver meaningful impact.

She lives in Wilmington, NC with her pup Oaklee. Outside of work, you’ll find her by the water, running her permanent jewelry business, or chasing the sunshine with friends and family.

Kalley Niebuhr
Head of Brand & Content Strategy

Kalley Niebuhr blends storytelling, social strategy, and creative leadership to help brands show up with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.

With a background in television writing, brand development, and digital content creation, Kalley has shaped impactful messaging and community-first strategies for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and educational brands.

A lifelong creative and community builder, Kalley thrives at the intersection of analytics and emotion—crafting content that connects while delivering results.

She lives in Wilmington, NC with her husband, young daughter, and two dogs. When she’s not creating, you’ll find her in the surf, running community art socials, or researching her next script.

Nate Brown
Head of Education & Enablement

Nate Brown offers a dynamic mix of customer experience expertise and community leadership to Metric Sherpa.

As co-founder of CX Accelerator, a thriving community of over 4,000 CX leaders, Nate has been instrumental in fostering a space where professionals collaborate, grow, and achieve remarkable things in service to others. With a career spanning industries such as gaming, SaaS, retail, healthcare, and technology, Nate has built contact centers from the ground up, anchored complex CX functions, and cultivated exceptional employee-customer connections for brands like WB Games, CHEP, UL, and Bosch.

Recognized globally for his thought leadership, Nate was named “CX Influencer of the Year” by CloudCherry and “Most Impactful Influencer in CX” by Kustomer in 2023. His ability to bring energy and excitement to CX initiatives has earned him recognition across the industry.

When he’s not shaping the future of customer experience, Nate can be found in Nashville, TN on the disc golf course, coaching pickleball, or spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Justin Robbins
Founder & Principal Analyst

With more than 20 years of experience, Justin Robbins has helped organizations worldwide strengthen their customer experience strategies, optimize operations, and achieve measurable results.

His expertise spans contact center operations, in-person service delivery, multimodal interaction design, quality assurance, workforce training, and global CX certification standards. Beyond operations, Justin has advised SaaS companies on content strategy, community engagement, customer marketing, and corporate communications.

As Founder and Principal Analyst at Metric Sherpa, Justin focuses on the intersection of human connection and technology in customer interactions. He is a trusted industry voice, frequently cited by the media, the author of numerous research studies, and recognized for his ability to make complex topics clear, actionable, and relevant.

When he’s not working, Justin is based in Wilmington, NC, where you’ll often find him cooking BBQ, out on the water, cheering at a game, or on adventures with his wife and four kids.

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