Intercom rewards the teams that decide what it is for
Intercom does support, marketing messages, product tours and increasingly an AI agent, and most teams end up using half of it by accident. The bill goes up, the inbox rules multiply, and nobody can say which conversations the AI should be handling.
The mentors here use Intercom in live teams. They have set up the inbox and the workflows, written the articles the AI actually resolves on, and watched a usage based bill grow faster than the team did. Several have moved to or from Intercom and will tell you plainly what got worse afterwards.
Bring the question you have. Whether the AI agent is worth it at your volume and what resolution rate to expect. Workflows and inbox rules that have grown past anyone understanding them. Articles that need writing before automation is worth switching on. A pricing conversation you are about to have.
Thirty minutes with someone running it now beats a vendor demo. Your first call is free.
What a Intercom mentor helps with
- Deciding what Intercom is for at your company, and what to turn off
- AI resolution: what to expect at your volume, and what to measure
- Writing the help articles automation actually needs
- Inbox rules and workflows that stay understandable as the team grows
- Keeping a usage based bill from outrunning the team it serves
- Migrating to or from Intercom, and what breaks in the move
Mentors
Olaf Jacobson
FreeFounder at Soon
Den Haag
I'm a startup founder with experience in SaaS - Workforce Management Software - and some B2C adventures 😎
Conor Pendergrast
FreeCoach & Consultant at CustomerSuccess.cx
Birmingham
I'm a 15-year professional in the field of customer experience, support and success
Natascha Winkler
FreeDirector of Customer Operations at SafetyWing
Bühl
I help people grow with clarity, confidence, and without losing themselves in the process.
Karthick JL
FreeFounder at Customer Success Compass
Chennai
CS & CX leader with 20+ years helping professionals, leaders and B2B founders scale retention, growth, leadership and customer centric strategies.
Ty Givens
FreeFounder & CEO of CX Collective at CX Collective
Inglewood
CX leader with 20+ years scaling support teams and turning CX into a growth driver.
Rita Saoud
FreeSenior Vice President at Horatio
Santo Domingo
CX-focused BPO expert with a passion for teaching, empowering teams, and driving process improvements. Dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences through smart, scalable solutions.
Diego Cuevas
FreeSolution Engineer at NICE CXone
Olivehurst
Looking to unlock the right technology solutions tailored to your business needs? Let’s connect! In just 30 minutes let’s turn your technology vision into reality.
Andrei Kamarouski
FreeCEO at Pythia AI, Inc.
Batumi
CX & Zendesk Expert. Recognized 'The Wise One' by Zendesk (2021). Ph.D. in Sociology (2015). 🧙♂️
Simone Secci
FreeFractional Leader and Support Ops consultant at self-employed
Berlin
Customer Support leader, Support Ops strategist, Zendesk expert with 15 years of experience in tech support.
Giulio Castiglioni
FreeCustomer Care Director at Playtomic
Madrid
Data-Driven CX Leader | AI & SaaS Expert | Team Builder & Strategist
Obdus Bohorquez
FreeHead of Support at Smashcut
San Pedro Sula
Experienced Support leader with 15+ years, excelling in remote work, problem-solving, and innovation
Tobi Davis
FreeHead of CX at Pupil Progress
Brighton & Hove
UK-based CX leader specialising in EdTech and Saas. Anything Product, Support, Startup-y - I'm your guy!
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Questions people ask before booking
Is the first call really free?
Yes. One 30 minute call with any mentor, no card and no trial to cancel. Membership after that is one price for unlimited calls.
Are these mentors Intercom partners?
No. They are support and customer experience people whose teams run on Intercom. Nobody on this page is paid by Intercom or takes a referral fee.
Is the AI agent worth it?
It depends on your volume, your article coverage and how repetitive your queue is. A 30 minute call can answer that with your numbers rather than a case study.
We are comparing Intercom and Zendesk. Who should I book?
Book one from each. Mentors CX has a page of Zendesk mentors too, and your first call is free, so you can hear both cases before you decide.
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