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In this insightful episode, I’m joined by Ash McDonald, a therapist-turned-business strategist who specializes in cultivating psychologically safe and meaningful group environments.

If you’re struggling with low engagement, superficial interactions, or burnout from managing group spaces, this episode provides actionable insights to transform your client communities.

In today’s episode, I’m exploring what it really takes to create a customer-first business (even if you’re a solo operator without a huge team, elaborate marketing budgets, or an expensive tech stack.

I break down what a customer-first mindset actually means, why it’s about consistent, small shifts rather than big, overwhelming overhauls, and how you can start making simple changes today to create remarkable experiences for your audience and customers.

If you’ve ever wondered how to surprise and delight your customers without expensive tools or complicated tech, this one’s for you. We dive into creative, simple, and human-centred strategies that make your audience feel seen, valued, and excited to keep engaging with your business.

I’ll share my favourite out-of-the-box customer experience ideas, why small, intentional touches matter, and how you can start cultivating loyalty without leaning on big budgets or heavy automation.

Have you been ghosting your email list and now feel stuck on how to reconnect without sounding awkward or pushy? In this episode, I’m answering a Retention Lab member question from Cressida, founder of membership SkinGlow Codes. Her challenge? She hasn’t emailed her subscribers for over six months!

I’ll walk you through my simple, three-step plan for reintroducing yourself, warming up your audience, and rebuilding trust without relying on discounts, spammy tactics, or starting from scratch. Whether you’ve been avoiding your inbox out of fear, guilt, or overwhelm, this episode gives you the exact framework to get back on track and set up an intentional, sustainable email strategy.

Can real-life, unpolished experiences beat slick online strategies in 2025? In this episode, I chat with business strategist Holly Haynes about how she’s stripped back the polish, welcomed clients into her home (literally), and built an in-demand retreat experience that drives loyalty, transformation, and word-of-mouth growth.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in reactive sales mode, this episode offers a practical shift. I share smart, scalable ways to engage with your warm leads before they hit the “buy” button to build confidence, trust, and momentum at exactly the right time. From clever email triggers to personalised touchpoints and strategic storytelling, tune in to learn how to support your future customers without feeling pushy or invasive… with examples taken straight from my business.

If your customers had to choose between speed, clarity, or delight, what do you think they’d pick? In this special insights-packed episode, I answer that very question based not on gut instinct, but on hard data from my 2025 State of the Customer Survey.

I reveal 3 powerful (and surprising!) truths about how business owners view their own customer experience, and how that stacks up against what customers actually value. From the automation gap and personalization pitfalls, to the truth about acquisition vs retention across business models, this episode is your data-backed wake-up call to do CX differently.

If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to reward your most loyal customers and the fear of undercutting your pricing structure, this episode is a must-listen. I share why discounts aren’t the only (or the best) way to nurture loyalty, and what to do instead. Whether you’re a service provider, course creator, or membership owner, you’ll walk away with practical, high-impact loyalty strategies that protect your margins and strengthen your customer relationships.

I chat with Showit web designer and marketing strategist Madelyn Furlong to explore why a stunning design isn’t enough, and what you can do to make your website start pulling its weight.

Whether you’re in the middle of a new website launch, a website refresh, or just wondering why your site visitors aren’t turning into clients, this conversation is packed with practical fixes and real-world examples to help you get results.

In this episode, I welcome Dolly DeLong, Systems and Workflow Wizard, and experienced virtual summit host, to demystify virtual summits and reveal the special touches that create outstanding attendee experiences.

Swipe Dolly’s approach to clear communication, meticulous planning, and intentional nurturing of attendees and speakers alike for your first or next summit.