How Science of Skill Overcame Payment Declines with a 40.7% Increase in Revenue Recovery
Learn how Science of Skill improved payment declines with Recovery by Sticky.io, achieving a 40.7% increase in revenue recovery and a 27.4% increase in dollars recovered per attempt.
Overview
Science of Skill, a leading online educational resource promoting self-reliance, strategically transitioned to Sticky.io’s Recovery in March 2023. This case study outlines their journey, showcasing significant improvements in decline recovery.
Declined Transactions Threaten Stability and Subscriber Loyalty
Before Recovery by Sticky.io, Science of Skill faced declined transactions affecting financial stability and subscriber satisfaction. Their struggle extended beyond numbers, emphasizing the resilience needed to maintain stability.
Recovery Boosts Revenue Recovery and Customer Retention
The activation of Sticky.io's Recovery catalyzed Science of Skill’s decline recovery, leading to:
- Enhanced decline recovery: In the six months following Recovery's activation, Science of Skill achieved a 28.7% success rate by revenue, indicating a substantial 40.7% increase in decline recovery compared to their previous performance.
- Increased salvaged revenue: With Recovery in place, Science of Skill enjoyed a remarkable 36.8% increase in salvaged revenue in the six months post-activation.
- Improved success rate on initial retry: The success rate on the first retry showed substantial growth, rising to 15.6% after Recovery's activation. This 51% increase in initial retry success indicated that more declined transactions were resolved on the first attempt, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
A 40.7% Increase in Revenue Recovery
Science of Skill's transition from another smart dunning service to Sticky.io’s Recovery yielded remarkable outcomes, showcasing the solution's significant impact on Science of Skill's decline recovery and subscriber retention.
They observed a substantial 27.4% increase in dollars recovered per attempt. This significant financial benefit highlighted the solution's effectiveness in maximizing revenue recovery.
Recovery enabled Science of Skill to elevate its revenue success rate from 20.4% to 28.7%, reflecting a remarkable 40.7% increase in revenue recovery.
The success rate by order count also exhibited substantial growth, rising from 20.5% to 26.8%, marking a 30.7% increase in overall order processing efficiency.
The adoption of Recovery not only bolstered their financial stability but also contributed to a more reliable and efficient subscription billing system, reinforcing their leadership in the online learning industry.
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