Ever felt burned by a “new customer” deal that leaves loyal users behind?

In this episode, Charly unpacks her reaction to a Xero ad offering deep discounts and gift cards to newcomers — while long-time users continue paying full price.

📌 Inside this episode:

✅ Why loyalty pricing matters to small businesses

✅ The risk of alienating long-term customers

✅ Real talk on rising SaaS costs vs. value received

✅ A reminder to treat your own clients with care — they notice

🛡️ Charly shares her pricing philosophy: steady rates for loyal customers unless forced by external costs — a strategy that keeps trust high and churn low.

How do you feel about paying full price while others get sign-up perks? Join the discussion and rethink how you nurture your client relationships.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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