The trap of optimizing for growth vs retention #startups #retention #growth #podcast

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

March 9, 2026

Duration

1m

Channel

Dalton + Michael

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🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, The trap of optimizing for growth vs retention #startups #retention #growth #podcast explores growth hacks can mask value; retention forces real user service Top-line growth metrics (users, DAUs, revenue) can be inflated with tactics like excessive push notifications, email blasts, or deceptive messaging.

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