Module 1: After the Sale · Lesson 3 of 3

Repeat Purchases and Referrals

Turn satisfied customers into repeat buyers and advocates - without pressure.

1 min readUpdated 2026-09-27

Lesson objectives

  • Plan repeat-purchase triggers
  • Set up a referral ask

Repeat purchase triggers

  • Replenishment timing for consumables.
  • Natural next steps (course 2, a service upgrade).
  • Seasonal needs.
  • Loyalty or member benefits that genuinely add value.

Referrals

Ask after a success moment, make sharing easy, and thank referrers. See the Referral Funnel blueprint for the full structure.

Measure retention

  • Repeat purchase rate
  • Time between purchases
  • Churn rate for subscriptions
  • Share of revenue from existing customers

Action steps

  1. Identify one repeat-purchase trigger and automate it

Checklist

  • Repeat trigger automated
  • Referral ask in place
  • Retention metrics tracked

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