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Why Retention Starts at Acquisition: A New Approach to LTV Growth

Why Retention Starts at Acquisition: A New Approach to LTV Growth

Update: 2025-10-16
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Most brands treat retention and acquisition as separate strategies and that’s the problem. In this episode, we reveal why retention actually begins at acquisition and how understanding your customer lifecycle from day zero can unlock massive LTV growth.

Josh Tay joins Richard to unpack how our Global Accelerator program integrates growth and lifecycle strategy into one unified system. From front-loading LTV to designing retention programs that fuel acquisition, this conversation shows how the best brands build for long-term profitability — not just quick wins.

You’ll learn:

  • Why most retention strategies fail before the first purchase

  • How to connect your acquisition data to lifecycle marketing

  • Real examples of how integrated retention drives profitability

  • The retention frameworks used inside CTC’s Global Accelerator program

If you’re a 7- or early-8-figure brand looking to increase repeat revenue, this one’s for you.

Show Notes:

  • The Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at podcast@commonthreadco.com to ask us any questions you might have about the world of ecomm
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Why Retention Starts at Acquisition: A New Approach to LTV Growth

Why Retention Starts at Acquisition: A New Approach to LTV Growth

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