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The Hidden Death Spiral in eCommerce
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Sisällön tarjoaa Nathan Perdriau & Sebastian Bensch, Nathan Perdriau, and Sebastian Bensch. Nathan Perdriau & Sebastian Bensch, Nathan Perdriau, and Sebastian Bensch tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
In this podcast episode, Nathan discusses the prevalent issue of the 'death spiral' that many e-commerce brands are facing in 2024. He explains how rising customer acquisition costs, coupled with a reliance on returning customers, can mask underlying financial problems. The conversation delves into the importance of cohort analysis, understanding customer acquisition costs, and the impact of attrition on revenue. Nathan emphasises the need for brands to track key metrics to identify potential declines in profitability and offers strategies for recovery and sustainability.
Takeaways
- Customer acquisition costs are rising, impacting profitability.
- Returning customer revenue can mask declining first-time sales.
- Cohort analysis helps visualise customer acquisition trends.
- Brands often misinterpret returning customer rates as growth.
- Attrition affects long-term revenue from returning customers.
- Tracking profit on first purchase is essential for sustainability.
- Downsizing operating expenses may be necessary during downturns.
- Understanding blended CAC is crucial for financial health.
- E-commerce brands must adapt to changing customer behaviours.
- Proactive tracking can prevent falling into a death spiral.
Chapters
00:00 The Death Spiral of E-commerce Brands
02:56 Understanding Customer Acquisition Costs
06:09 Cohort Analysis and Its Importance
08:57 The Role of Returning Customers
11:55 Identifying the Hidden Issues
14:56 The Impact of Attrition on Revenue
18:11 Tracking and Preventing the Death Spiral
20:59 Strategies for Recovery
23:55 Conclusion and Call to Action
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