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Before
(Prospect)

1. My Target Market

Primary Target Market Summary

  • Hollow Woodworks' ideal customers are new grandparents, specifically females aged between 40 and 70, who are financially comfortable with an income level of $100,000 or above.

Audience Type

  • B2C
  • Subsegment: New grandparents

Needs – Primary Buying Considerations

  • Personalized, durable, and high-quality gifts for their newborn grandchildren
  • Free replacement of lost puzzle pieces

Demographics

  • Age Range: 40-70
  • Gender: Female
  • Geography: United States
  • Income Level: $100,000+
  • Profession: Not specified

Psychographics

  • Lifestyle: Likely to value quality time with family and grandchildren
  • What they value: High-quality products, personalization, durability
  • Pain Points: Finding unique, personal, and durable gifts for grandkids
  • Buying Behavior: Uses web searches and purchases online

Secondary Target Market (only if applicable)

  • Not specified

2. My Message to My Target Audience

Refined Elevator Pitch

  • Hollow Woodworks crafts personalized, heirloom-quality wood products for babies and children, enabling loved ones to gift a lasting keepsake that grows with the child, capturing hearts and creating memories.

Understanding Their Pain Points

  • Struggle of finding unique, sentimental gifts for newborns or children.
  • Uninspiring, mass-produced baby and kid gifts that lack personal touch.
  • Rapid wear and tear of typical children's items.

Transformation

  • Discover the joy of gifting a high-quality, customized wooden keepsake.
  • Experience the emotional benefit of providing a lasting memento that grows with the child.
  • Enjoy peace of mind, knowing your gift will withstand the test of time.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

  • Customizable craftsmanship caters to any name spelling or language.
  • Furniture grade maple ensures durability, longevity, and an upscale quality.
  • Free replacement of lost puzzle pieces, upholding the integrity of your investment.

Brand Values & One-Liners

  • "Personalized puzzling since 1985, carving memories into every piece."
  • "Giving the gift of craftsmanship, nurturing imaginations for generations."
  • "A precious piece of childhood, crafted to last a lifetime."

Tone

  • Our brand combines warmth, nostalgia, and craftsmanship, evoking feelings of joy, familiarity, and trust. We speak to our customers as thoughtful gift-givers cherishing life's special moments.

Hero Text Idea

  • Flag Text: "Artisan Craftsmanship in America"
  • Main Headline: "Gift lasting Memories with our Custom-crafted Puzzle Stools."
  • Sub Headline: "Discover the joy of gifting a personalized, heirloom-quality wooden keepsake that grows with your child. Witness the emergence of a lasting bond with each puzzle piece we carve."
  • CTA: "Create Your Keepsake Today"

3. The Media I Will Use to Reach my Target Market

Website

  • Continue using existing platform. Ensure website is mobile-friendly.
  • Track conversions such as purchases and newsletter sign-ups.
  • Implement chatbot for instant customer queries.

Social Media

  • Focus on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest (high female userbase).
  • Post content 3x per week – behind-the-scenes, customer reviews, creation process.
  • Use Instagram Stories for daily updates, promotions, sneak peeks.

Paid Advertising

  • Continue using Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and Google for paid ads.
  • Consider Pinterest ads as the platform is popular among the target audience.

Content Recommendations

  • Develop blog posts on 'Unique Newborn Gift Ideas', 'Crafts for Grandkids', etc.
  • Share customer photos/stories of received products.

Podcasts

  • Target parent/grandparent-focused podcasts (e.g. The Longest Shortest Time).

Directories

  • List on online directories for craft products (e.g. CraftLister).

Partnerships & Outreach

  • Partner with parenting blogs and magazines for collaborations.
  • Reach out to influencers who are grandparents for promotional activities.

SEO and Content

  • Improve SEO through keyword-rich blog posts and product descriptions.

Offline and Local Media

  • Participate in local craft fairs and exhibitions.
  • Print brochures to distribute at events.

Online Events

  • Host live sessions on social media featuring product creation processes.

Online Networking

  • Join Facebook groups/Reddit communities for grandparents.

Cold Outreach

  • Target potential customers through personalized emails.
  • Utilize LinkedIn for corporate gift opportunities.
During
(Lead)

1. My Lead Capture System

Lead Magnet

  • eBook: 'Unique Newborn Gift Ideas: A Grandparent's Guide'
  • Quiz: 'Which Custom Wooden Gift is Perfect for Your Grandchild?'
  • Invitation to Virtual Workshop: 'From Dull to Dazzling: Creating a Lasting Heirloom'

Tripwire Offer

  • Mini wooden keychain with a single puzzle initial.
  • Discounted customization for bulk purchases.

Welcome Sequence

  • Email 1: Thank them for their interest, introduce brand story.
  • Email 2: Showcase product range, emphasize the craftsmanship and quality.
  • Email 3: Present lead magnet or tripwire, offer help.
  • Email 4: Feature customer stories and testimonials.

Segmentation

  • Segment by product interest: Puzzle stools, other offerings.
  • Segment by engagement levels: Open rates, click-through rates.

Chatbot and Automation

  • Install chatbot for instant customer queries.
  • Automate leads assignment in CRM based on user behavior.
  • Automate follow-up sequence for non-converters.

2. My Lead Nurturing System

Marketing CRM

  • Recommend HubSpot CRM for its robust automation features and scalability
  • Use CRM’s email marketing feature for follow-ups and newsletters
  • Utilize CRM's reporting abilities to optimize follow-ups

Automated Follow-Ups

  • Drip email sequence post-purchase reminding of brand and product value
  • SMS or email reminder for cart abandonment after 24 hours
  • Personalized product recommendations based on browse and purchase history

Newsletter

  • Bi-weekly newsletters featuring new products, behind-the-scene stories, and customer testimonials
  • Personalized recommendations based on previous purchases and click-through rates
  • Segment audience based on engagement levels for personalized follow-ups

Retargeting & Ads

  • Utilize Facebook and Google Ads for retargeting past visitors
  • Instagram sponsored posts targeting females in the US aged 40-70
  • Build custom audiences based on website behavior (view product, add to cart, purchase)

Social Media and Content

  • Twice weekly posts on Facebook & Instagram featuring products, crafting process, and customer reviews
  • Monthly blog posts addressing common gifting concerns and highlighting product benefits and uniqueness
  • Utilize Pinterest for posting product photos, crafting tutorials, and child-friendly activities

Webinars and Events

  • Quarterly webinars featuring the process of making custom puzzles
  • Local art and craft shows participation for product promotion and direct sales

Other Nurture Channels

  • Live chat on website for immediate query resolution
  • Use WhatsApp for immediate follow-up after abandon cart
  • Utilize automated order confirmation and shipping updates via SMS and email

3. Sales Conversion Strategy

Sales Process

  • Continue current process: discovery via web search or in-person, purchase through website
  • Offer video demonstrations of products to provide more context and value
  • Introduce chatbots for immediate customer queries

Sales Assets

  • Create visuals that clearly communicate USP in web and promotional material
  • Develop concise and compelling product descriptions
  • Develop an FAQ section addressing common queries and objections

Testimonials and Case Studies

  • Collect customer testimonials through post-purchase emails
  • Display best reviews prominently on product pages and on homepage

Conversion Rate Insights

  • Implement analytics to track website conversions
  • A/B test website and ad variations to continuously improve conversion rates

Urgency and Offers

  • Leverage holidays (e.g., Grandparents Day, Newborn Celebrations) for time-bound promotions
  • Use urgency in ad copy (‘In high demand!’, ‘Selling fast’)

Guarantees and Risk Reversal

  • Reinforce commitment to replace lost puzzle pieces for free
  • Highlight superior product quality and durability

Shock and Awe

  • Send personalized thank you emails after purchase
  • Offer a small discount code for first-time buyers to encourage repeat purchases
After
(Customer)

1. How I Deliver a World Class Experience

Onboarding Experience

  • Customers receive a heartfelt email welcoming them to the Hollow Woodworks family, full of our story and what our products truly mean.
  • Provide clear next steps for what to expect regarding production and delivery schedule.

Communication Cadence

  • Weekly email updates on the production status, with photos and stories about the crafting process.
  • Shipment notification with tracking details.
  • Follow up email one week after delivery to ensure satisfaction and see if help is needed.

Client Education

  • 'Crafting process' explainer videos to show how our products are made and the care we put in.
  • Easy-to-read FAQs about product care and safety.

Personalized Touches

  • A complimentary 'Certificate of Authenticity' with each product, specifying the craftman's name and product creation date.
  • Every child's first birthday after the purchase, parents receive an email with a Woodworks-themed birthday card to print or share.
  • Commemorate customer milestones, such as 5th or 10th purchase, with a small thank-you card or limited edition gift.

Visuals and Documentation

  • High-quality photos of the completed order, along with the craftsman's story and thank you note, enclosed with the shipment.
  • All communication branded consistently with Hollow Woodworks' logo and color theme.

Feedback and Proactive Support

  • Send a short survey link in the email one week after delivery, for customers to provide product and experience feedback.
  • Phone or email support to handle product concerns, replacement requests, or other help.

Guarantee or Promise

  • Every product comes with the 'Hollow Woodworks Promise' of free puzzle piece replacement and durability.
  • Satisfaction 'love it or return it' policy, reassuring parents of our commitment to their happiness.

Operational Excellence

  • Commit to regular communication standards and delivery timelines.
  • Presentation of the product within packaging, ensuring high quality and attention to detail.

2. How I Increase Customer Lifetime Value

Upsells & Cross-Sells

  • Create a specialized line of add-on items such as name puzzles, wooden toys, or personalized room decorations.
  • Introduce a 'Complete Gift Bundle' that includes the Name Stool Puzzle and other matching personalized items.

Bundling & Packaging

  • Introduce different versions of Bundle Packages like 'Basic', 'Deluxe', and 'Premium' with varying ranges of products.
  • Offer a 'Fully Personalized Room Package' that includes various personalized wooden items to decorate a child's room.

Loyalty & Retention Programs

  • Create a referral program that offers discounts or free products for customers who successfully refer a new customer.
  • Develop a 'Hollow Woodworks Loyalty Program' where customers earn points for every purchase which can be redeemed for discounts or free items.

Custom Services and Personalization

  • Offer white-glove service options such as 'Premium Gift Wrapping' or 'Direct Delivery to Gift Recipient'.
  • Launch a 'Custom Design Request' service for unique or specific product personalizations.

Pricing Strategy

  • Offer a limited-time discount on the next purchase for customers who register or join the 'Hollow Woodworks Loyalty Program'.
  • Consider introducing a 'Pre-order' policy with a discounted rate for orders placed in advance (possibly 3 to 6 months).

Customer Data and Insights

  • Use Google Analytics or a similar platform to track customer behavior and identify top-performing and low-performing products.
  • Conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys to understand preferences and concerns, and optimize the product and marketing strategy accordingly.

3. How I Orchestrate And Stimulate Referrals

Referral Incentives

  • Offer a 15% discount on the next purchase for each successful referral.
  • Provide a 10% discount voucher to the referee on their first purchase.

Shareable Assets

  • Create pre-made social posts showcasing the product and referral offer.
  • Design referral cards with a discount code that customers can distribute.

Timing and Triggers

  • Ask for referrals after a successful purchase and delivery.
  • Automate follow-up emails to prompt for referrals after one month of purchase.

Client Success Stories

  • Encourage customers to share photos or videos of their grandchildren using the product.
  • Share these testimonials on social media and website and include a call-to-action for referrals.

Referral Contests

  • Launch a quarterly referral contest: the customer with the most referrals wins a free product.

Partner or Affiliate Programs

  • Reach out to parenting and grandparenting bloggers to feature the product in return for a commission on each sale.

Thank-You Experience

  • Send a handwritten note thanking customers for their referrals.
  • Give a shoutout on social media to top referrers of the month.

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