Show Notes
Most subscription brands don’t fail because of ads or acquisition; they fail because of retention. In this episode of Subscription Prescription, I walk through the audit framework my team uses to diagnose subscription programs. You’ll learn:
✅ The three patterns we see in subscription brands (and what each one needs to fix first) ✅ Why weak onboarding, billing reminders, and cancellation flows quietly kill retention ✅ How bulk options, frequency controls, and upsells can transform your cash flow and churn rates
If you’ve been wondering whether your subscription program is healthy or if you’re just masking churn with acquisition spend, this episode is for you.
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