1) The document discusses how connecting customer data can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by providing a more complete view of customers to better understand their needs and increase repeat purchases and loyalty.
2) It notes that loyal customers are much more profitable than single-purchase customers, and that maximizing customer lifetime value should be a top priority by focusing on customer retention and moving leads to repeat purchases.
3) The case studies presented show how connecting customer data allowed companies to decrease time between first and second purchases significantly, increase profit margins, and generate more revenue and profits from existing customers.