The Secret Power of CPV: Customer Potential Value

Ever felt like you could get more out of your customer relationships?

For this, you have to figure out how much business potential your customers have.

In particular, for those who are not using all their products yet.

And this is a major roadblock to growth.

You need to see the full picture of what your customers could be worth.

Or else, your upselling efforts might fall flat.

And the result?

You might be leaving money on the table, not being sure if you're making the most from your customers.

But there's a way to measure and discover this potential.

It's called Customer Potential Value (CPV).

And it's all about using data to make smarter decisions.

This approach can completely transform the way you handle customer success.

It can turn your educated guesses into solid strategies and open up new ways to grow.

Here’s how:

The Power of Customer Potential Value (CPV)

Customer Potential Value (CPV) goes beyond the traditional Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) metric.

CLV focuses on the current value a customer brings.

CPV estimates the potential value if the customer uses your solutions in full.

Here's why CPV matters:

• Identifies upsell opportunities

  Understand the full potential value so you can introduce more products or services.

• Guides resource allocation

  Focus your resources on customers with the highest potential.

• Informs product development

  Insights into potential value can guide enhancements or new features.

• Improves customer segmentation

  Better segmentation allows for more targeted and effective marketing and support efforts.

For more on the importance of customer potential, check out my Customer Relationship Revival guide.

Calculating Customer Potential Value

To estimate CPV, consider these key factors:

1. Current product usage and spending

   Analyze how much the customer is currently spending and using your products.

2. Industry benchmarks

   Use industry standards to gauge potential spending.

3. Company size and growth trajectory

   Larger and fast-growing companies often have higher potential.

4. Budget allocation for similar solutions

   Understand how much they might be willing to invest in your type of solution.

5. Competitive landscape

   Consider what competitors are offering and at what price points.

And use a combination of internal data, third-party data enrichment, and predictive analytics.

This will help you create a powerful CPV model.

For more insights on using data in an effective way, read my guide on Top SaaS Metrics and KPIs.

4 Easy Steps To Implement a CPV Strategy Based On Data

1. Data Collection and Enrichment

• Use your CRM, product usage data, and financial information

  Gather as much internal data as possible.

• Develop with third-party data sources (for example Clearbit, ZoomInfo)

  Supplement your data with external sources to fill in the gaps.

For more on leveraging data, read my article on Boosting Your Data Analysis with Rows AI.

2. Segmentation Analysis

• Group customers by industry, company size, or other relevant factors

  This helps identify patterns and benchmarks within segments.

• Identify patterns and benchmarks within segments

  Use these insights to adapt your approach.

See how segmentation can improve your strategies in my Ultimate Guide To Scale Customer Success.

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And there you have it!

—a quick preview of Customer Potential Value (CPV) fundamentals.

And if you would like to explore in detail, here's what I'm covering in Part 2 (exclusive to my Premium subscribers):

• Real-world case studies of CPV implementation

• Challenges in implementing CPV strategies and how to overcome them

• Advanced AI and machine learning techniques for CPV modeling

• Ethical considerations in using customer data for CPV analysis

• Detailed KPIs for measuring the success of your CPV strategies

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