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Expansion Milestone Triggers

Driving expansion revenue

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Written by Julie Zehntner
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Summary

This play identifies accounts approaching usage ceilings and offers timely, scalable solutions—ensuring continuity while driving expansion revenue.

Why this works

  • Anticipates scale stress by flagging accounts near capacity thresholds.

  • Encourages seamless upgrades with proactive, value-led outreach.

  • Protects product experience by preventing service interruptions.

  • Drives high-intent expansions aligned with usage behavior.

Goal

For the reader

Spot accounts close to plan limits and guide them toward the next tier before friction begins.

For the company

Unlock expansion revenue and boost retention by addressing growth milestones with relevant offers.


Accoil Signal

(1) Primary signal

  • Account Capacity: Accounts approaching license or usage limits.

(2) Additional insights (recommended filters):\

  • Feature Usage: Frequent interaction with features that scale by capacity.

  • Account Type: Active, paying customers.

  • Account Characteristics (Optional): Enterprise or high-value segments.

  • Lifecycle Stage (Optional): Long-term accounts


Action steps

    • Use Accoil to filter for accounts nearing user/license thresholds.

  1. Engage with Admins

    • Notify them of current usage and limits.

    • Position upgrades as a proactive move to avoid friction.

  2. Automate Actions & Propose Expansion Options

    • Recommend additional licenses or tiered plans based on usage.

    • Align offerings with current behavior and growth signals.

  3. Provide Incentives

    • Offer discounts, bonus features, or support upgrades for early expansion.

    • Tailor by segment: e.g., team vs enterprise.

  4. Monitor and Follow Up

    • Track admin engagement, usage patterns, and sales pipeline movement.

    • Escalate high-revenue accounts for personalized outreach.


Supporting metrics

Metrics

How to measure in Accoil

Expansion Conversion Rate

% of capacity-nearing accounts that expand

Revenue Growth

ARR/MRR gained from triggered expansions

Customer Satisfaction

Post-upgrade feedback via support interactions or surveys



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