7-day free trial

7-day free trial: how to properly test StarkStream in your establishment

A free trial, yes. But a useful trial, above all.

Many solutions offer a free trial. However, without a method, you miss the point: you test “a little”, you forget, you don’t get structured feedback, and you don’t know how to make a decision.

StarkStream offers a 7-day free trial. Here is a simple approach to get a real verdict, tailored to an establishment (spa, hotel, studio, clinic).

 

1) Define your goal in one sentence

Before you even start the music, write down a clear sentence.

Examples:

– “Achieve a consistent atmosphere in the reception area and 2 treatment rooms, without daily intervention.”
– “Reduce changes in musical mood between teams.”
– “Offer a more premium experience, noticeable by clients.”

Without a goal, you will only evaluate “whether you like the music”, which is not the real issue.

 

2) Choose a realistic test scope

Test on 1 to 3 zones maximum.

– Reception
– Treatment room
– Relaxation area

This is enough to judge consistency and ease of use, without adding complexity.

 

3) Select 2 themed radio stations and stick to them

During the first week, avoid changing them all the time.

Choose:

– 1 “foundation” radio station (New Age or Meditation, for example) for relaxation.
– 1 “signature” radio station (Ayurvedic, Asia, etc.) for identity.

Goal: measure impact and stability, not multiply comparisons.

 

4) Verify ease of use (this is a key criterion)

StarkStream is a Web App: login, choose a station, play.

During the trial, observe:

– Does the team know how to restart it in 30 seconds?
– Are the volume and controls clear?
– Does the playback remain stable over time?

A perfect atmosphere that is difficult to manage will end up being abandoned.

 

5) Note down feedback (very brief, but regular)

Ask 2 or 3 team members to note down at the end of the day:

– “Consistent atmosphere?” (yes/no)
– “Easy to use?” (1 to 5)
– “Any technical incidents?” (yes/no)

In 7 days, you will have a factual basis.

 

6) Decide based on 3 simple criteria

At the end:

1. Customer experience: is the atmosphere more premium and more stable?
2. Operations: is it simple for the team, without relying on one single person?
3. Reliability: is it smooth, without significant interruptions?

 

After the trial

StarkStream is designed to transition naturally: if the trial is successful, the monthly subscription takes over, with automated billing.

A good trial is not one where you just “listen”. It is one where you can make a decision with confidence.