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Sampling, Bundling, & Subscriptions: How Offers Drive DTC Growth (With Cherene Aubert)

The Andrew Faris Podcast · with Cherene Aubert · March 24, 2026 · 48 min

Summary

This episode, featuring Cherene Aubert, dives deep into how strategic offers like sampling, bundling, and subscriptions are crucial levers for DTC brands to acquire new customers and boost lifetime value. It dissects the mechanics behind each strategy, offering actionable advice on implementation and optimization to drive sustainable growth in a competitive e-commerce landscape.

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Themes

dtc strategycustomer retentionsubscriptions & ltvconversion & cro

Topics covered

sampling strategiesproduct bundlingsubscription modelscustomer acquisitionaverage order value

Episode description

Cherene Aubert is the founder and CEO of Growth Capital, a premium growth agency primarily serving beauty and wellness brands. Learn more about Growth Capital at www.growthcapital.co.FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Andrew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RICHPANELCut your support costs by 30% and reduce tickets by 30%—guaranteed—with Richpanel's AI-first Customer Service Platform that will reduce costs, improve agent productivity & delight customers at ⁠http://www.richpanel.com/partners/ajf?utm_source=spotify⁠.WASTENOTWasteNot filters out past buyers so your ads only reach new customers—lowering CAC and fueling growth. Get ad exclusions that finally work at https://wastenot.io.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Implement sampling strategies by focusing on high-intent customer segments and leveraging post-purchase upsells to convert trial users into loyal subscribers.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Develop compelling product bundles that offer clear value to the customer, considering both complementary products and tiered pricing structures to increase average order value (AOV).
What does this episode say about subscriptions & ltv?
Design a subscription program that provides flexibility and exclusive benefits, ensuring customer retention through perceived value and seamless management of recurring orders.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Utilize A/B testing for different offer types (sampling, bundling, subscriptions) to identify which strategies resonate most with your target audience and yield the highest ROI.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Analyze customer data to personalize offer recommendations, ensuring that sampling and bundling efforts are tailored to individual preferences and purchasing behaviors.

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