From Funnels to Flywheels: The New Growth Model for D2C Brands

From Funnels to Flywheels

Funnels End. Flywheels Spin Forever.

Traditional funnels assume marketing stops at checkout.
Modern brands know the journey begins there.

1. Funnel vs. Flywheel

Funnel

Flywheel

Linear

Circular

Focus on conversion

Focus on retention

Customers = end

Customers = momentum

At Spinta Digital, we’ve replaced funnels with Flywheel Marketing Systems — turning every customer into a marketer.

2. The 4 Flywheel Forces

  1. Attract – Educational, value-driven storytelling

  2. Engage – Personal conversations (DMs, WhatsApp, email)

  3. Delight – Exceptional post-purchase experience

  4. Amplify – Turn loyalty into advocacy

Example:
Cobeing → automated “Skin Confidence” journey → UGC loop → 3× repeat orders.

3. Metrics That Matter

  • Referral Rate

  • Repeat Order Rate

  • UGC Volume

  • Community Engagement

Once these grow together, your brand stops needing “launch campaigns.”
You’re in perpetual motion.

Final Takeaway

“Funnels sell. Flywheels scale.”

Spinta builds systems that keep your brand spinning even when ads pause.

 

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