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Client Lifetime Value Calculator
Know exactly what each client is worth to your salon. Client lifetime value is the foundation of smart marketing investment decisions.
The CLV Formula
CLV = Average Spend × Visits Per Year × Client Lifespan
CLV by Salon Type
| Salon Type | Avg Spend | Visits/Year | Lifespan | CLV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Salon | $75 | 7 | 3.5 yrs | $1,838 |
| Spa | $120 | 5 | 4 yrs | $2,400 |
| Barbershop | $35 | 12 | 4 yrs | $1,680 |
| Med Spa | $350 | 4 | 5 yrs | $7,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I calculate client lifetime value?
- CLV = Average Spend Per Visit x Visits Per Year x Average Client Lifespan (years). For example: $85 x 7 visits x 4 years = $2,380 per client.
- What is a good CLV for salons?
- Average salon CLV ranges from $1,200-$3,500. Top-performing salons with strong retention achieve $5,000-$15,000 per client, especially those offering premium services like color, treatments, and retail.
- How does knowing CLV help my business?
- When you know your CLV is $2,380, you can confidently invest $50-100 to acquire a new client and $20-30/month on retention marketing - knowing the return vastly exceeds the investment.
- How can I increase my CLV?
- Three levers: increase average spend (upselling/retail), increase visit frequency (automated rebooking via Echo), and extend client lifespan (reduce churn with retention campaigns). Even small improvements in each lever compound dramatically.
Increase Every Client's Lifetime Value
Prefero's agents work together to increase visit frequency, extend client lifespan, and boost average spend. See the impact on your CLV.
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