Notes from running Alfred.
Practical posts on retention, automation, and operator tactics. Free reads. No paywall.
Why 70% of SaaS trials never convert (and the 5-email sequence that fixes it)
Most SaaS trials die from neglect, not rejection. Here's the activation + save sequence that lifts trial-to-paid conversion 20-35% — without writing a new product feature.
How restaurants cut no-shows by 60% without charging deposits
Restaurant no-show rates run 20–30%. The operators who cut that to under 10% don't take deposits — they run a 2-touch confirmation system. Here's the exact playbook.
Cart abandonment recovery: the 3-email sequence that wins back 18% of lost orders
70% of online carts get abandoned. The stores that recover 12-18% of them all run the same 3-email cadence. Here's the exact playbook with timing, copy, and proof.
Dental recall automation: how practices recover 22% of lapsed patients in 60 days
The average dental practice loses $22K/month to overdue recall. Here's the exact 4-touch sequence that recovers an industry-leading 22% — without hiring another front-desk role.
How culinary schools fill last-minute class seats: the waitlist automation playbook
Empty seats are the silent killer of culinary school revenue. Here's the 4-touch waitlist automation that fills 80%+ of last-minute cancellations within 60 minutes.
How peptide clinics recover 30% of no-show revenue without hiring an agency
The peptide telehealth no-show rate runs 25–60%. The clinics that recover 30% of those bookings do four specific things — none of which require an agency.
GLP-1 refill timing: when to reach out (with templates)
GLP-1 patients churn faster than any peptide cohort. The fix is a refill cadence that addresses side effects, plateau anxiety, and cost shock before they bite.
The 5-message sequence that wins back lapsed BPC-157 patients
Most peptide clinics lose 30–50% of reorder revenue to silence. Here's the exact sequence — timing, copy, and the math — to recover them.
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