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SE4 EP58: SMS Marketing Secret to 2X CLTV: Go Conversational

2X eCommerce Podcast · with Bogdan Constantin · December 19, 2019 · 31 min

Summary

This episode reveals how embracing conversational SMS marketing can double your customer lifetime value (CLTV). Bogdan Constantin, founder of Voxie, shares his journey of scaling a DTC brand by 10,000% to exit, demonstrating the power of direct, engaging text message interactions to build loyalty, drive repeat purchases, and foster strong customer relationships beyond transactional blasts.

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email & smsdtc strategycustomer retentionfounder & leadership

Topics covered

conversational sms marketingcustomer lifetime value (cltv)scaling dtc brandsecommerce exit strategycustomer relationships via textpersonalized sms interactions

Episode description

On today's episode, we discuss how to use SMS Marketing to 2X your customer lifetime value by going conversational. And the lessons learned from scaling a direct-to-consumer commerce brand by 10,000% in 2.5 Years to exit with Bogdan Constantin, the founder and CEO of Voxie - a conversational commerce platform helping digital brands build relationships with their customers by letting them connect and purchase in text message. He previously founded the world's first online tux rental company - Menguin - and sold it to the founder of Men's Wearhouse after 2.5 years. ----------- FACEBOOK GROUP...CONTINUE OUR CONVERSATION The eCommerce GrowthAccelerator Mastermind Facebook Group has just launched. It is a community... ✔️ for founders and experts passionately involved in eCommerce ✔️ for the truly ambitious wanting to make an impact in the markets they serve ✔️ for those willing and open to help and share with other members Here is where to apply to join the Facebook group >>http://bit.ly/ecommercefb<< ----------- SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by: Klaviyo What do sophisticated D2C brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink all have in common? They rely on Klaviyo, the growth marketing platform chosen by more than 25,000 online businesses. With a dedicated team of experts and a platform that consumes more data than any other on the market, Klaviyo helps you own the customer experience and grow higher-value relationships. From a shopper’s first impression to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every interaction, empowering brands to create more personalized marketing moments. When you have a 360-degree view of the customer, the growth possibilities are endless. Visit klaviyo.com/2x to get Klaviyo’s holiday planning guide.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Implement two-way conversational SMS to build rapport and trust, moving beyond one-way marketing messages.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Leverage conversational commerce platforms to enable customers to connect and purchase directly within text message conversations.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Focus on personalized and immediate SMS interactions to meet modern consumer expectations and significantly boost CLTV.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Learn from the experience of scaling a DTC brand rapidly by focusing on customer engagement and retention through effective communication strategies.

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