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Cancellation and Retention Strategies

The purpose of this document is to provide a structured approach for handling cancellation requests, improving client retention while maintaining transparency and trust.

Retention Protocol: Handling Cancellation Requests

Overview

  • When a client requests to cancel, the goal is to:
  • Understand the root concern
  • Address it with the appropriate solution
  • Reinforce value without being overly pushy
  • Offer retention options in a structured order

Retention Flow 

  1. Identify reason for cancellation
     “Just so I can better assist — what’s the main reason you’re considering canceling?”
  1. Acknowledge and empathize
  2. Reframe expectations and highlight progress
  3. Offer appropriate retention option
  4. Confirm next steps or proceed with cancellation if needed
💡 Quick Tip: Make sure to use your own discretion as well to see if the compensation we are offering is appropriate based on their reason for cancellation. Always try to address the root cause first, and do not jump immediately to offering the save options.

Retention Strategies by Scenario

Reason for Cancellation Approach/Talking Points Offers (In order)
Financial Concerns
  • Acknowledge and empathize with situation without assumption
  • Position flexibility, not pressure

Talking Points

  • “I completely understand — situations change, and we want to make this manageable for you.”
  1. One-Time Discount
    • Essentials Plan: $25 off next month
    • Accelerated Plan: $50 off next month
  2. Downgrade Option
    • Position as a 50% cost reduction, not a downgrade

    • Example: “We can also move you to a lower-cost option that still keeps your progress going, just at a reduced pace.”

Important NotesNotes:

  • If downgrading from Accelerated:
    • Clarify disputes will shift to bureau-only (no direct creditor disputes)
    • Changes apply starting next billing cycle
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            Frame as: “We can increase the intensity of disputes to try to generate more movement.”

            Important Notes

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              Talking Points

                “I appreciate you bringing that up — let’s make sure we’re aligned moving forward.”

                Key Actions

                  Check:
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                    Resolution

                      Set expectations for:
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