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Churn Prevention Playbook
A playbook for preventing customer churn.
What's included
- Risk identification
- Intervention playbooks by risk type
- Executive engagement
- Recovery programs
- Save offers
- Post-save monitoring
Best used when
- Saving at-risk customers
- Executing intervention plans
- Building save offers
- Training CS on retention
The template
The Template
INTERVENTION PLAYBOOKS
Risk-Based Interventions
INTERVENTION BY RISK TYPE
LOW USAGE:
Day 1: CSM outreach call
Day 3: Usage optimization session
Day 7: Training offer
Day 14: Escalate if no improvement
Actions:
☐ Identify usage blockers
☐ Offer additional training
☐ Connect to power users
☐ Share best practices
CHAMPION DEPARTURE:
Day 1: Exec-to-exec outreach
Day 3: Identify new champion
Day 7: Transition meeting
Day 14: New success plan
Actions:
☐ Map new stakeholders
☐ Re-sell value proposition
☐ Update success criteria
☐ Increase touchpoints
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK:
Day 1: CSM acknowledgment
Day 2: Root cause analysis
Day 5: Resolution plan
Day 7: Executive follow-up
Actions:
☐ Document concerns
☐ Engage product/support
☐ Provide timeline
☐ Compensate if appropriate
Save Offer Framework
| Situation | Standard Offer | Premium Offer | Last Resort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price concern | 10% discount | 15% + extended term | Month-to-month |
| Feature gap | Roadmap commitment | Early access | Custom dev |
| Service issue | Extra support | Dedicated CSM | SLA credits |
| Low adoption | Free training | Impl services | Usage pause |
RECOVERY PROCESS
Customer Recovery Plan
RECOVERY PLAN TEMPLATE
ACCOUNT: _______________
RISK LEVEL: _______________
CSM: _______________
ISSUE SUMMARY:
_______________
ROOT CAUSE:
☐ _______________
RECOVERY ACTIONS:
Week 1:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
Week 2-4:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
☐ _______________
☐ _______________
EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT:
Our exec: _______________
Their exec: _______________
Meeting date: _______________
MONITORING:
Review cadence: Weekly
Success date: _______________
Frequently asked questions
What is the Churn Prevention Playbook?
A playbook for preventing customer churn.
Who is the Churn Prevention Playbook for?
It is built for CROs and their teams working on Customer Success. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Churn Prevention Playbook take to use?
It saves roughly 60+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Churn Prevention Playbook free?
Yes. You can read the full playbook and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Churn Prevention Playbook?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the playbook to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.