

CHURN FM
Andrew Michael
CHURN FM is the podcast for subscription economy pros. Every Wednesday we hear how the world’s fastest growing companies are tackling churn and using retention & engagement to fuel their growth.
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Jun 10, 2020 • 45min
EP 65 | Rahul Vohra - How Superhuman avoids churn by systematically increasing product-market fit.
Today on the show we have Rahul Vohra, founder, and CEO of Superhuman.In this episode, we talked about what motivated Rahul to build Superhuman, how they iterated their way towards product-market fit, and how they built the product-market fit engine. We also discussed how the Superhuman team analyzes and segments the right feedback to focus on, why & how their onboarding process brought in Industry-leading metrics, and lastly, the right way to get people to talk about your product.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Jun 3, 2020 • 42min
EP64 | Amaan Nathoo - How Later combine customer success and product-led growth to increase customer retention
Today on the show we have Amaan Nathoo, Head of Customer Success at Later. In this episode, we talked about the moment Amaan decided to shift from Sales to Customer Success, how using a growth ceiling calculator helped him realize they had to double down on retention and how customer success fits in a product-led world. We also discussed how Later’s Customer Success team makes up 8% of the entire company, what they focus on, their KPI’s, how it’s structured, and lastly the retention experiment mindset at Later. As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

May 27, 2020 • 50min
EP 63 | Jay Nathan & Jeff Breunsbach (Customer Imperative) How to set up Customer Success for churn shattering results.
Today on the show we have Jay Nathan & Jeff Breunsbach, managing partners at Customer Imperative. In this episode, we talked about what they do at Customer Imperative, the biggest difference Jay and Jeff see between the way Customer Success teams operate, and how their quick Time to Value process helps their clients see tangible results in just 30 to 45 days. We also discussed the process they use to put together a customer health score and what to avoid, why companies “push back” on customer success, and who should own customer retention within an organization. As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

May 20, 2020 • 39min
EP 62 | Bryant Chou (Webflow) Why churn and retention have taken the backseat at Webflow.
Today on the show we have Bryant Chou, Co-founder, CTO, and Head of Growth of Webflow.In this episode, we talked about Webflow’s “no sugarcoating” product philosophy, the no-code movement, why churn & retention at Webflow have taken a backseat, and how they overcome their new users learning curve through total transparency.We also discussed how Bryant and his team use customer segmentation to take their product to the next level, the rosetta stone of Webflow (databook), and how to eliminate bias when collecting and analyzing data.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

May 13, 2020 • 40min
EP 61 | Robbie Kellman Baxter (Peninsula Strategies) How to cement trust with new customers in times of a crisis and uncertainty
Today on the show we have Robbie Kellman Baxter, author of the best-selling book “The Membership Economy” and the newly launched “The Forever Transaction”.In this episode, we talked about what a Forever Transaction is and how to implement it in your business, what influenced Robbie to write her books, and how SaaS businesses’ have changed their view on retention over time. We also discussed why Robbie thinks providing real value is key to cementing trust with your customers during a crisis and if you’re one of the few seeing an influx of new customers how to make sure they’re here to stay.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

May 6, 2020 • 46min
EP60 | Alex Atkins (CXL Institute) Why CXL’s Head of Growth focuses on retention to drive growth
Today on the show we have Alex Atkins, Head of Growth at CXL Institute.In this episode, we talked about the process Alex took to decide the key metrics to focus on during his early days at CXL, what motivated him to work more on churn & retention over acquisition, and how they saw an increase in customer retention within 3 months of the team's new focus. We also discussed how the growth team at CXL is built, their efforts to put out the fire Covid19 is causing their business, and how they managed to persuade 37% of their customers at risk not to churn.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Apr 29, 2020 • 51min
EP59 | Lauren Culbertson (LoopVOC) How to align feedback to understand your ideal customer profile and tackle churn
Today on the show we have Lauren Culbertson, CEO & Founder of LoopVOC. In this episode, we talked about why Lauren decided to build LoopVOC and the important role leadership plays in ensuring the alignment of customer feedback across a company. We also discussed the dos and don’ts when transitioning an on-premise product to the cloud, the importance of segmentation when it comes to making great product decisions, and the steps they take to identify their ideal customer profile at LoopVOC and why it is a constant evolution. As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Apr 22, 2020 • 42min
EP58 | Yahav Hartman (Madgicx) - How to use paid advertising to increase customer retention
Today on the show we have Yahav Hartman, CEO and founder of Madgicx!In this episode, we talked about the current churn and retention status at Madgicx, how Yahav interviews churning customers, and how to gauge the quality of customer feedback.We also dived deep into how you can use Facebook ads to increase retention, why customer development should be viewed as a profit center, and Yahav’s prediction on the future of the advertising landscape.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Apr 15, 2020 • 30min
EP57 | JR Farr (Weav.com) - How to fight churn by automating your customer retention flow
Today on the show we have J.R. Farr, Co-founder and CEO of Weav.comIn this episode, we discussed what attracted J.R. to build a customer retention platform, how Weav automates your customer retention flow, and how it helps you analyze your customer experience with a holistic approach. We also talked about J.R.’s experience in building a customer retention program from scratch, why he is focused on finding the right customers from day one, and when it’s the right time to fire a customer and why that means customers that use dark patterns in their product for Weav. As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.

Apr 8, 2020 • 37min
EP56 | Matt Barnett (Bonjoro) - How to use hyper-personalized videos to retain customers and reduce churn
Today on the show we have Matt Barnett, founder and Papa Bear of Bonjoro!In this episode, we discussed how videos can help retain customers and reduce churn, how to craft a hyper-personalized video for your customers, and how to choose the right integration partnerships for your software.We also discussed Bonjoro’s current journey in nailing their ideal customer profile, one thing that Matt wished he knew earlier when it comes to churn and retention, and why you should always foster genuine relationships with your customers.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.