“Set-and-Scale” Build: How a CBD Brand Went 0 → 28% Email Revenue in Under 6M

CBD Brand Grew Email to 28% of Revenue in Under 6 Months

0%→28%of revenue from automated email in under 6 months
+17%
repeat purchase rate36% avg. open rate
Industry
Health & Wellness / CBD / E-commerce
Service
Email Marketing | Automation Strategy | Customer Segmentation
Region
Global
Timeline
6 Months
Data Verification
Klaviyo Analytics and Shopify Revenue Reports

Email Marketing Results

+28%
of total revenue generated through automated email flows
0 → 28%
email-attributed revenue growth in under 6 months
5
core automation flows implemented
100%
increase in lifecycle engagement visibility
01 · Starting point

The Background

A rapidly growing CBD company specializing in CBD-infused wellness products approached Kadima to improve customer retention and increase revenue through automation.

Operating in a competitive, compliance-sensitive market, the brand relied heavily on one-time purchases and lacked a systematic way to nurture, retain, or re-engage customers.

The client’s goal was clear:

  • Establish automated email systems that generate consistent, repeatable revenue.
  • Maximize lifecycle value through customer segmentation and behavior-led messaging.

At the time of engagement, the company had zero revenue attributed to email automation — representing a major untapped growth opportunity.

02 · Diagnosis

The Challenge

“No Automation, No Retention System”

While the brand had a healthy acquisition funnel, there was no structured post-purchase or re-engagement system in place.

Key issues identified included:

  • !Lack of segmentation or customer journey personalization.
  • !No automation flows for cart recovery, winbacks, or replenishment.
  • !Low repeat-purchase rate due to the absence of nurturing campaigns.
  • !Overreliance on paid channels for revenue generation.

The company needed a full-funnel email automation system capable of operating independently and driving consistent sales with minimal manual intervention.

03 · The program

The Solution

“Lifecycle-Centric, Data-Driven, and Automated”

Kadima designed and implemented a complete email automation ecosystem built on audience segmentation, behavioral triggers, and personalized content.

1. Customer Segmentation

  • Analyzed existing customer and subscriber data.
  • Segmented the database into key lifecycle groups based on purchase history, engagement level, and demographics.
  • Created tailored message frameworks for each group to ensure relevancy and higher engagement.

2. Email Automation Flows

Implemented a full suite of behavioral and lifecycle automation flows, each containing a minimum of two emails per sequence:

  • Abandoned Cart Flow: Reminded users of incomplete purchases, offering time-sensitive incentives.
  • Welcome Flow: Introduced new subscribers to the brand, shared key benefits, and provided first-order discounts.
  • VIP Flow: Rewarded loyal customers with exclusive perks, early access, and personalized offers.
  • Winback Flow: Targeted inactive customers with re-engagement offers and tailored content.
  • Replenishment Flow: Sent timely reminders to repurchase consumable CBD products, ensuring continuity and customer retention.

3. Continuous Optimization

  • Conducted A/B testing on subject lines, CTA placement, and incentive structure.
  • Monitored performance weekly to refine send timing and content sequencing.
  • Ensured brand compliance with CBD industry regulations in all email communications.
04 · Before and after

The Transformation

Before-and-After Data Summary
KPIBefore (Pre-Implementation)After (6 Months)Before vs after% Change
Email Automation Revenue$028% of total revenue
+28%
Active Automation Flows05
+100%
Automated Email Engagement Rate—36% avg open rate—
Repeat Purchase RateBaseline+17%+17%
Before (Pre-Implementation)After (6 Months)
Interpretation

Within six months, the email automation system accounted for 28% of total company revenue, establishing a reliable, automated revenue stream and improving customer retention metrics across all segments.

05 · Where it stands

The Result

“Progress Proven by Data”

  • 28% of total revenue now attributed to automated email flows.
  • Improved repeat-purchase rate by 17% through replenishment and winback sequences.
  • Achieved average open rates above 35% across automation series.
  • Established a scalable, data-led CRM foundation for future personalization and upsell initiatives.

All metrics were verified through Klaviyo analytics and Shopify sales data, confirming consistent, measurable growth driven by automation.

06 · What we did

Kadima’s Role

“Strategic Automation, Measurable Growth”

Kadima designed and implemented the end-to-end email automation framework, including:

  1. Segmentation modeling and CRM strategy.
  2. Creative and technical setup of automation flows.
  3. A/B testing and performance optimization.
  4. Compliance assurance and continuous campaign management.
✓All improvements were validated through revenue tracking, confirming that lifecycle automation directly contributed to sustained, recurring sales.

Key Takeaway

Lifecycle-driven email automation can transform one-time buyers into loyal customers, proving that segmentation, personalization, and data-led flows generate revenue on autopilot.

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