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40% year on year growth by focusing on customer service with Gary Amstutz of Sticker and Label

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Gary Amstutz · 47 min

Summary

This episode features Gary Amstutz, a veteran e-commerce entrepreneur who has achieved 40% year-on-year growth across his portfolio of B2B office supply businesses in South Africa. He reveals how a relentless focus on exceptional customer service, rather than just product sales, has been the primary driver of this growth. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for building customer loyalty, managing multiple brands, and scaling an e-commerce operation through customer-centric practices.

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Themes

customer retentionfounder & leadershipsupply chain & operationsdtc strategy

Topics covered

b2b ecommerce growthcustomer service strategymulti-brand ecommerce managementcustomer loyalty buildingecommerce operations scalingsouth african ecommerce market

Episode description

Gary Amstutz has been running eCommerce businesses since 2005. Serving the B2B office supplies market in South Africa. For Gary it all started with RubberStampSA.co.za, and he now also runs BusinessCardSA.co.za, NameBadgeSA.co.za, PlanPrintSA.co.za and StickerandLabelSA.co.za. Across those 5 Gary and team serve over 40,000 customers across South Africa. --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about customer retention?
Prioritize customer service as a core growth engine, not just a support function, to drive significant year-on-year growth.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Cultivate long-term customer relationships and loyalty to transform satisfied customers into brand advocates.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement strategies for effectively managing and scaling multiple niche e-commerce brands under a unified customer-centric approach.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Leverage customer feedback proactively to shape business decisions, improve service delivery, and enhance the overall customer journey.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Focus on operational efficiency in order fulfillment, support, and marketing to consistently deliver high-quality customer experiences as you scale.

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