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How To (Actually) Calculate CAC

Andrew Chen

Since HubSpot is a B2B SaaS product, CAC would equal the cost to acquire a new customer on one of their Basic, Pro, or Enterprise plans. CPA would be used for leading indicators to CAC, such as Cost Per Lead, Cost Per Sales Qualified Lead, Cost Per Trial or other points in the marketing and sales funnel.

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Replacing the Sales Funnel with the Sales Flywheel

Harvard Business Review

I’ve been using the sales funnel for 28 years, my whole career. This year, I retired the funnel — threw it a party, gave it a gold watch, and congratulated it on its move to a condo in Florida. If you’re B2B, the train is parked in the station, but it’s leaving soon. clu/Getty Images.

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111 Customer Service Statistics and Facts You Shouldn't Ignore

Help Scout Leadership

Customer service, when done well, has just as much impact as a strong sales funnel or excellent marketing efforts. It’s easier to make a sale when your customers feel supported, and word-of-mouth marketing after an extraordinary experience is one of the best pitches on the market. Bain & Company ). Salesforce Research ).

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