{"id":13318,"date":"2024-09-17T18:45:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T18:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/227-improve-customer-loyalty-and-become-referable-with-katrina-scarlett\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T18:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T18:45:10","slug":"227-improve-customer-loyalty-and-become-referable-with-katrina-scarlett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/227-improve-customer-loyalty-and-become-referable-with-katrina-scarlett\/","title":{"rendered":"227. Improve Customer Loyalty and Become Referable with Katrina Scarlett"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"date\">Sep 16, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>With host retail coach Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/podcast-intro\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In This Episode:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Do you feel like you are always looking for new<br \/>\ncustomers? Did you know that it is less expensive to keep your<br \/>\ncustomers coming back than it is to market to new ones?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In this episode of The Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I\u2019m<br \/>\nsitting down with Katrina Scarlett of Scarlett &amp; Co. to chat about<br \/>\nhow independent retailers can elevate their in-store experience<br \/>\nthrough a hospitality-driven approach and focus on customer<br \/>\nretention. Katrina is a customer experience expert whose company<br \/>\nspecializes in helping clients improve retention, satisfaction, and<br \/>\nmonetization efforts to make a bigger impact. While she works now<br \/>\nmostly with authors and coaches, her experience and approach are<br \/>\nperfect for retail. I am so inspired by her work and am excited to<br \/>\nshare this conversation with you. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here are some of the highlights and major touchpoints<br \/>\nof our chat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Customer Retention as a Key<br \/>\nStrategy: Katrina emphasized that customer retention goes beyond<br \/>\nrepeat visits\u2014it&#8217;s about creating loyalty and fostering a referral<br \/>\nnetwork. Loyal customers not only return but also spread the word,<br \/>\nhelping retailers grow their business organically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Five Pillars of Customer<br \/>\nExperience: Katrina\u2019s framework focuses on five essential areas<br \/>\nthat retailers should prioritize and with this framework, can set<br \/>\nup actual operational guidelines for their staff and<br \/>\nbusiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Culture: A customer-centric<br \/>\nculture should start from the top and flow throughout the entire<br \/>\nteam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Service: Retailers should focus on<br \/>\ndelivering more than just basic customer service\u2014serving with<br \/>\nintention and heart is essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Offers: Product mixes should cater<br \/>\nto customers\u2019 needs and desires, not just the store owner&#8217;s<br \/>\npreferences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Operations: Streamlining processes<br \/>\nand systems makes shopping easier and frictionless for<br \/>\ncustomers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Journey: The customer journey<br \/>\nincludes every interaction and touch point, from first impressions<br \/>\nonline to in-store purchases and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Adopting a Hospitality Mindset:<br \/>\nAdopting a hospitality-first approach in retail is key. Treating<br \/>\ncustomers like valued guests can make a significant impact on their<br \/>\nexperience and loyalty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Importance of Operations:<br \/>\nEfficient operations, such as easy returns and smooth checkout<br \/>\nprocesses, are vital for improving the overall customer experience.<br \/>\nKatrina highlights that operational decisions should always<br \/>\nconsider both the business and the customer\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Customer-Centric Focus: The<br \/>\nsuccess of a retail store is built on the satisfaction of its<br \/>\ncustomers. Period.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cReturn to your heart of service.\u201d -Katrina<br \/>\nScarlett<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Listen to the full episode to hear more ideas, the why<br \/>\nand how to\u2019s. You will gain actionable insights into how to improve<br \/>\nyour retail shop\u2019s customer experience, build stronger loyalty, and<br \/>\ncreate a hospitality-driven retail culture!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About Katrina and Scarlett &amp; Co.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Katrina Scarlett is the founder and driving force<br \/>\nbehind Scarlett &amp; Co., a company that specializes in helping<br \/>\nauthors and coaches improve their client retention, satisfaction<br \/>\nand monetization efforts so they can increase their profits and<br \/>\nexpand their impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can follow along with Katrina and Scarlett &amp; Co.<br \/>\nhere:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Website |<br \/>\nInstagram<br \/>\n| Facebook |<br \/>\nLinkedIn<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">17 Easy Ways to<br \/>\nImprove Client Satisfaction &amp; Retention<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ready to Level Up? Join The Retailer\u2019s Inner<br \/>\nCircle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle. You\u2019ll have access to countless Masterclasses<br \/>\nincluding Foot<br \/>\nTraffic Made Simple, Shop Standards, Money Matters, and so many<br \/>\nothers. Plus, you\u2019ll have access to a private Facebook group where<br \/>\nmembers can ask questions or share advice and their experiences of<br \/>\nrunning a retail shop. And Q4 is coming! We\u2019ve got your back. You<br \/>\ndon\u2019t have to do retail alone!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Related podcasts we think you\u2019ll like:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n93: How to Wow and Delight Your Customers and Keep Them Coming<br \/>\nBack<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n118: How to Create Loyalty and Amazing Customer Experiences<br \/>\nwith Author Shep Hyken<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n144: How to Create a Customer Journey Map<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n215: Coffee Break Chat: Customer Service vs. Customer<br \/>\nExperience<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About your host, Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In case we haven\u2019t met yet, I\u2019m Wendy, a small<br \/>\nbusiness coach and founder of the<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop<br \/>\nowners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more<br \/>\nprofits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail<br \/>\nbusiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Through online classes, business coaching programs,<br \/>\nspeaking, and a top-ranked podcast,<br \/>\nI\u2019ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their<br \/>\ndreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My<br \/>\nsignature private coaching community, The<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world<br \/>\nbuild their retail business skill sets and confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am proud to have been featured in several major<br \/>\npublications, including my own business column in What Women Create<br \/>\nmagazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked<br \/>\npodcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for<br \/>\nseveral brands, associations, and communities that are passionate<br \/>\nabout the success of independent retailers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When I\u2019m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing<br \/>\nand renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in<br \/>\nthe UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about<br \/>\nour travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up<br \/>\nto in our coastal village. I\u2019d love to invite you to check out one<br \/>\nof my free resources for real retailers at https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/free-resources\/\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more support from Wendy<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle &#8211; Join Wendy inside the best retailer\u2019s<br \/>\ncommunity<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Free<br \/>\nresources for shop owners\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hang out and connect<br \/>\nwith Wendy on IG\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All<br \/>\nof Wendy\u2019s programs and services for shop owners can be found<br \/>\nHERE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Subscribe &amp; Review on<br \/>\niTunes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Are<br \/>\nyou subscribed to my podcast? If you\u2019re not, I\u2019d love you to<br \/>\nconsider it. Subscribing means you won\u2019t miss an episode!<\/p>\n<p>Click here to subscribe to iTunes!<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"docs-internal-guid-544b95b5-7fff-6827-1564-f5a7c7363b30\">If you want to be more of<br \/>\na rockstar, I\u2019d love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes<br \/>\nas well.\u00a0 Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast<br \/>\nand they\u2019re also fun for me to go in and read.<br \/>\nJust click here to review, select<br \/>\n\u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what<br \/>\nyour favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! 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