I began hearing customer retention rationalizations back in the late 70’s. We sales folks were being told that it was cheaper and easier to maintain an existing account as opposed to prospecting and closing a new account. This rationalization was driven primarily by the costs incurred in pursuing new customers that were theoretically not needed to service existing accounts. Costs like advertising, travel and entertainment. The accountants loved this rationalization…
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