SOS-You're Not Selling Services. You're Selling the Voyage.

About this episode

In this episode, Bonnie Bonadeo discusses how salon owners should focus on creating an experience for clients rather than just providing services.

“Most salon owners think they’re in the service business… but you’re not. You’re in the experience business. PEOPLE to PEOPLE, and right now, most of you are letting your clients drift instead of leading the journey.” “You’re Not Selling Services… You’re Selling the Voyage” What if your business isn’t a service… but a voyage? In this episode, I break down the Experience Economy and how today’s clients are no longer buying what you do—they’re buying how you make them feel. Whether you’re behind the chair or at the helm of your business, your role is to design an experience worth coming back for. Because without a clear captain, even the most beautiful boat just drifts.

People in this episode

Host: Bonnie Bonadeo

Topics covered

• Experience Economy
• Client Experience
• Salon Business
• Service vs Experience
• Customer Journey

Keywords

• salon
• spa
• experience
• client journey
• business strategy
• customer service
• voyage

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