RETENTION HIRING DECISION
One decision call. No hiring or agency pitch.
YOUR RETENTION BOTTLENECK
Define it before you staff it.
CONSULTANT
IN-HOUSE
SEQUENCE
THE THREE PATHS
APP GROWTH CONSULTANT
Diagnose first
A senior consultant can map the retention system, set priorities, and guide your existing product team.
Best when: you have delivery capacity but need a clear model.
You gain: senior focus without a permanent role.
Watch for: limited hands-on delivery capacity.
IN-HOUSE GROWTH HIRE
Own it every day
A full-time hire keeps product context, experiments, and stakeholder alignment close to daily work.
Best when: retention is a proven, permanent workload.
You gain: continuity and deeper product context.
Watch for: hiring before the role and mandate are clear.
CONSULTANT, THEN HIRE
Define before you recruit
A consultant can frame the system and role, then help an internal owner take over the learning loop.
Best when: you expect to hire but need direction now.
You gain: faster learning and a sharper job brief.
Watch for: unclear handoff ownership.
Growth Partner fits teams that can execute but need senior retention guidance. It brings diagnosis, system design, and delivery guidance into your team cadence.
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Product and engineering can already ship.
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Retention decisions stall across teams.
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You need evidence before opening a full-time role.
FAQ
Start with the operating gap. Then choose the smallest model that can close it.
What does an app growth consultant do?
An app growth consultant diagnoses retention constraints, defines priorities, and guides tests your product team can execute.
Should I hire a consultant or an in-house growth lead?
Use a consultant when the problem or role is unclear. Hire in-house when retention has a stable workload.
Can a consultant help before an in-house hire?
Yes. A consultant can define the retention system, measurement plan, and role mandate before recruitment begins.