Metrics & Analytics~25 min

Churn: The Silent Compounding Killer

Your subscription app has 1,000 customers and adds a solid 50 new ones every month. Monthly churn is 6% — "basically fine," says your growth lead, "we add more than we lose."

Quick check: 6% of 1,000 is 60. You're adding 50.

Keep adding 50/month at 6% churn forever. Where does this business end up?