SummaryIn this episode, I interview Allison Bryant, a senior lifecycle marketer at 10 percent Happier. Allison shares her experience of starting a team from scratch and building marketing infrastructure for the company's growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer journey and collaborating with other teams. Allison also discusses the role of CRM as a force multiplier and the need for prioritization in driving impactful initiatives. In this conversation, Allison discusses various strategies and tactics for increasing engagement and preventing churn in a meditation app. She shares insights on the power of re-engagement campaigns, the effectiveness of rerunning challenges, and the importance of repetition in messaging. Allison also explores the use of AI and LLMs for copywriting and highlights the proactive approach to churn prevention. She emphasizes the strategic role of lifecycle marketing in driving LTV growth and offers advice for founders and teams looking to optimize their CRM efforts.Takeaways Starting a team from scratch requires understanding the customer journey and collaborating with other teams. CRM is a force multiplier that can significantly impact growth and retention. Prioritization is crucial in maximizing the impact of CRM initiatives. User insights are key in driving impactful initiatives and optimizing the customer journey. Reengagement campaigns can be highly effective in increasing engagement and preventing churn. Rerunning challenges and courses can provide valuable re-engagement opportunities for users. Repetition is key in messaging, as people often need to hear things multiple times in different ways to break through. AI and LLMs can be powerful tools for copywriting and personalization in CRM efforts. Proactive churn prevention strategies, such as re-engagement campaigns before renewal, can significantly impact retention. Lifecycle marketing plays a strategic role in increasing LTV and should be seen as a partner in growth.Chapters