The Fortune Is In The Follow Up
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Your salon isn't just losing clients—it's missing the fortune hidden in those final moments after they leave your chair. That stunning statistic reveals the hard truth: 76% of new clients vanish after their first visit, not because your service disappointed them, but because you disappeared from their lives.
The magic happens in what we call "the last 10%"—those critical follow-up touchpoints most salon owners neglect despite executing everything else flawlessly. This podcast reveals how a simple "how's your hair holding up?" text message, a quick phone call, or a handwritten note can transform your business by communicating something profound: we noticed you, we value you, you belong here.
We break down the transformative 3T Method—Text, Talk, and Touch—that creates meaningful client connections without feeling pushy or sales-driven. Think of building client loyalty like dating; you wouldn't propose on the first date! Similarly, we share our proven four-visit strategy that systematically turns first-timers into forever clients through strategic touchpoints that feel personal rather than promotional.
Remember that viral Extra gum commercial where the guy doodles memories on gum wrappers before his proposal? That's exactly what your follow-up system creates—emotional touchpoints that make clients choose you repeatedly in a sea of options. Whether you're struggling with retention or simply want to enhance your already successful salon, these practical systems will help you create the consistency, connection, and chemistry that turns casual clients into your biggest advocates. Ready to stop letting potential dream clients slip through the cracks? Your legacy isn't just in great hair—it's in how you make people feel seen.
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Chapters
1. The Fortune Is In The Follow Up (00:00:00)
2. The Cost of Lost Opportunities (00:00:39)
3. Hard Truth: Only 24% of Clients Return (00:02:33)
4. The 3T Method: Text, Talk, Touch (00:05:06)
5. The Dating Strategy: Four Visits to Loyalty (00:07:41)
6. Creating Emotional Connections Like Extra Gum (00:10:54)
7. The Legacy in Follow-up (00:14:42)
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