Leveling Up with Lindsay

Rock-Solid Experience: Building a Boutique with Heart feat. Autumn Backes


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In this episode of 'Leveling Up with Lindsay,' host Lindsay sits down with Autumn Backes, a vital member of White Peony's operations team. The discussion focuses on the significance of creating memorable customer experiences that are thoughtful, personal, and done right. Autumn shares her journey from starting as a part-time dental hygienist to becoming a key contributor to White Peony’s evolution, emphasizing the value of slowing down to focus on quality over speed. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, journey mapping, and the power of personal connections in driving customer loyalty. Lindsay and Autumn also offer practical advice for small business owners and managers on how to enhance customer experiences, even with limited resources. The episode underscores that great customer service is not a series of transactions but a commitment to making meaningful connections.

00:00 Introduction to Creating Memorable Customer Experiences

00:19 Meet Autumn: The Heart of Operations

01:25 Autumn's Journey from Dental Hygienist to Key Team Member

02:39 The Importance of Customer Service and Personal Connection

04:40 Challenges and Strategies in Business Growth

10:50 Slowing Down to Focus on Quality

16:55 Lessons Learned and Celebrating Small Wins

18:00 The Importance of Not Feeling Alone in Business

18:32 Customer Experience and Slowing Down

19:14 Adapting to Economic Challenges

19:35 The Role of the Executive Team

20:56 Mindset Shifts: From Scarcity to Overcoming

24:58 Journey Mapping for Customer Experience

27:54 Continuous Improvement and Feedback

32:17 Authenticity in Customer Service

34:44 Concluding Thoughts on Customer Experience

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a mom, a friend, or someone just looking for a little inspiration, this is your space to feel seen, supported, and motivated. Together, we’ll share stories, strategies, and embrace a little bit of life’s beautiful chaos while exploring what it truly means to level up in business, relationships, and personal growth.

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Leveling Up with LindsayBy Lindsay Salzbrun