MBA1318 Guest Teacher: Mark Thompson- 8 Ways to Increase Your Customer Lifetime Value
Jul 29, 2019
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Mark Thompson, co-founder of PayKickstart and a revenue expert, shares his insights on increasing Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV). He reveals eight clever strategies, including upselling and subscription models, to enhance revenue from existing customers. Mark emphasizes the importance of customer engagement and effective sales techniques, such as order bumps and personalized offers. He also discusses the role of email marketing and customer service in reducing churn. Perfect for entrepreneurs eager to maximize their ROI and delight their customers!
Implementing upsells and downsells effectively can significantly boost revenue by maximizing customer potential right after initial purchases.
Utilizing automated email marketing strategies is essential for nurturing customer relationships and enhancing overall customer lifetime value.
Deep dives
Maximizing Revenue Through Upsells and Downsells
Implementing upsells and downsells in the sales funnel is a key strategy to increase revenue significantly. An upsell offers customers a higher-end version of a product they just purchased or a complementary product, while a downsell is offered when they decline the upsell. Data shows that top customers can generate as much as half of their total revenue from these tactics alone, creating potential for doubling initial revenue. Businesses can optimize their offerings by ensuring that upsells are closely aligned with the main product to enhance customer satisfaction and drive additional sales.
Streamlining the Buying Process with One-Click Upsells
One-click upsells can dramatically improve conversion rates by removing friction from the buying process. This technique allows customers to purchase additional offers with a single click using their pre-entered payment information, making the experience seamless. Businesses that employ this strategy can see their upsell conversion rates double compared to traditional methods that require re-entering payment details. This is particularly effective in e-commerce, where customers are primed for further purchases right after they commit to an initial buy.
Leveraging Email Marketing for Customer Retention
Email marketing remains one of the most effective tools for upselling and cross-selling to existing customers. Businesses can automate email sequences to follow up with customers who didn't accept initial offers, providing additional incentives such as discounts or free shipping. Additionally, strategic cart abandonment emails can encourage customers to complete their purchases, often resulting in increased sales without the need for new customer acquisition. By nurturing relationships with current customers through targeted email marketing, businesses can significantly enhance lifetime customer value and revenue.
Don’t be shy: when your product delivers, customers have no problem rewarding you. If they can invest in even more value from your business, that’s a win-win. But as the business owner, you can’t just expect customers to offer you more revenue.
You’ve got to make a proposition.
Today, special guest Mark Thompson stops by to explain exactly how to get more overall CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value) from each and every customer. With a few smart pitches or pricing structure changes, you can maximize the ROI on every conversion, while delighting your customers even more.
We met Thompson at a recent conference, and his expertise left us no choice but to ask him on the show. He’s the co-founder of PayKickstart, and a revenue expert who’s helped scores of entrepreneurs get the most out of every happy customer. Along with his lesson, Thompson has a revenue-accelerating gift for our listeners!
Your existing customers have just as much (or much more) potential to increase your revenue than newly acquired customers. Don’t leave money on the table — Click play at the top of the page!