The One to One Future: Building Relationships One Customer at a Time
by Don Peppers & Martha Rogers · 1993
In a nutshell
Introduces concepts of lifetime value, most profitable customers, and customer lifecycle.
Overview
Concepts for customer relationships and value.
Reference
The One to One Future: Building Relationships One Customer at a Time — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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