
Most business owners are focused on chasing new customers.
But the truth? Your best revenue opportunity might already know your name.
That was the case for Kevin — the owner of a local auto detailing shop.
His business had a strong reputation and a decent stream of referrals, but there was no consistency. One week his calendar would be packed. The next, crickets.
Then he ran a single reactivation campaign — and everything changed.
In just five days, Kevin booked over 70 ceramic coating jobs, brought in $73,000 in revenue, and did it all without spending a dime on ads.
The Hidden Value in Inactive Customers
Kevin’s situation wasn’t unusual.
Like many service businesses, he had a list of past customers… but no plan to bring them back.
No follow-up system
No loyalty re-engagement
No automation in place
These were customers who had already bought from him — and simply hadn’t returned.
That’s what made this campaign so powerful.
He didn’t need new leads. He just needed a way to reignite the interest of the people who already trusted his work.
What Is a Reactivation Campaign?
A reactivation campaign is a marketing strategy aimed at re-engaging inactive customers — those who haven’t bought or booked in a defined period.
The goal?
To bring them back with personalized communication, compelling offers, and strategic timing.
Step 1: Segmenting Past Customers
Kevin started by identifying his inactive user segment — clients who hadn’t booked in 3 to 6 months.
Using basic data from his booking system, he filtered by:
Service history
Time since last visit
High-ticket job potential
This allowed him to focus on customers most likely to return — and made his campaign feel personal, not spammy.
Step 2: Creating Personalised Messaging
No templates. No corporate tone.
Kevin’s campaign used:
Texts with his name in the sender ID
Emails that referenced past services
Messaging that conveyed appreciation, not desperation
This approach helped him build trust while reigniting dormant interest.
Step 3: Delivering a Sequence of Touchpoints
The campaign wasn’t one and done.
It was a drip campaign spread over five days:
Day 1: Soft reminder (“Hey, it’s Kevin — your detailer. Got a few priority slots open this week…”)
Day 3: Urgency element (“Spots are almost gone. Want me to save one for you?”)
Day 5: Final nudge (“Last call — reactivation closes tonight.”)
This structured sequence ensured customers saw multiple chances to return — without feeling overwhelmed.
Step 4: Offering Exclusive, Non-Discount Incentives
Instead of slashing prices, Kevin added value:
A free ceramic sealant upgrade
Priority booking for past clients
“Loyalty-only” slots with limited availability
This strategy protected his margins while encouraging a decision.
Step 5: Tracking Responses and Refining
The campaign tracked:
Open rates
Reply rates
Bookings made
As the results rolled in, tweaks were made to improve messaging and delivery time. By the end of the five-day sequence, Kevin was booked solid.
The Outcome? $73,000 in Bookings. No Ad Spend.
This successful reactivation campaign transformed Kevin’s business almost overnight:
70+ jobs in 5 days
$73K in revenue from past clients
Increased 5-star reviews
A surge in referrals that continued after the campaign ended
And here’s the kicker — none of this cost him anything up front.
Who Helped Kevin Pull This Off?
The campaign was planned, written, and executed by someone who specializes in results-first reactivation marketing…
Ezekiel Guichard — your Outsourced CMO (Chief Marketing Officer), also known enjoys the distinction of the "Marketing Genie"
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What Does an Outsourced CMO Do?
As an outsourced CMO, I quietly build automated marketing systems in the background so you can focus on what you do best. In Kevin’s case, I created the:
Strategy
Messaging
Follow-up sequences
Automation tech stack
Performance tracking
Everything ran quietly behind the scenes — and he only paid after the results came in.
Here’s What You Don’t Need to Work With Me
You don’t need:
An ad budget
Fancy tools
A tech team
A copywriter
A social media manager
I build everything. I run everything. And you only pay after the campaign works.
If that sounds fair… keep reading.
Could This Work for Your Business?
If you have:
A list of past customers
An offer people already loved
A calendar with open slots to fill
Then yes — it absolutely can.
Whether you’re in auto detailing, health & wellness, dentistry, or any other high-trust service, reactivation campaigns are one of the most powerful tools you can use.
What Makes This Approach Different?
Most marketing “solutions” ask you to:
Spend upfront
Wait for results
Hope it works
I do the opposite, I will:
Build the campaign
Run it for you
Let it prove itself
Only get paid if it works
It’s not magic — but it might feel that way.
Want to See It for Yourself?
You can watch Kevin’s full campaign results — the messages, the strategy, and the exact steps we used — right now. No opt-in. No pitch. Just proof. Go to EzekielGuichard.com Or call 912-910-6296
See Kevins case study for yourself how this campaign works — and how we can quietly run one for you.
Final Thoughts
There are only three types of customers:
New ones you haven’t met
Current ones you’re serving
Past ones who already liked you but drifted away
Most businesses ignore #3 — and it’s costing them. Kevin didn’t make that mistake.
He turned past clients into active revenue — fast, affordable, and fully automated.
You can do the same.
If you want help crafting your own reactivation campaign, I’ll build it for you — with zero upfront cost — and you only pay after it delivers results.
At EzekielGuichard.com, we provide the marketing support business owners truly deserve. Our focus is on reviving past customer relationships and generating predictable revenue without straining your budget. with the expertise of an outsourced cmo like Ezekiel, you can elevate your marketing strategy effectively. call us at 912-910-6296 today!
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