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Your customers aren't cheating on you...
But they will if you keep ignoring them after their first purchase
Hey there, it’s Mark from Dahaus Digital.
Imagine running a restaurant where every single customer is a first-time visitor.
No regulars.
No repeat orders.
No familiar faces.
That's exactly what your e-commerce store looks like without email marketing.
You're spending all your money getting new customers through the door (paid ads), but have no system to bring them back.
Here's a real example that hit close to home (literally):
Last week, I ordered from my favorite local pizza place. Within 24 hours, I got:
• A thank you email
• Recipe tips for reheating
• A special offer for my next visit
Meanwhile, most e-commerce brands are ghosting customers.
Your existing customers are like hungry regulars at a restaurant, they want to buy again, they just need the right invitation.
Let me share a quick story...
One of our DTC skincare clients was launching new products every month but only announcing them on social media.
Their thinking was: "Our customers follow us on Instagram, they'll see it."
Reality check: They were missing out on their most valuable asset, their existing customer base.
After implementing a basic email strategy:
• Welcome series
• Post-purchase flow
• New product launches
• Weekly value-adds (tips, education, stories)
The result? Their customers started coming back. Just like a well-run restaurant with some good food.
Think about it:
Paid ads = Standing on the street handing out flyers
Email marketing = Having a host who remembers names, preferences, and makes regulars feel special
Which business model sounds more sustainable?
Talk soon,
Mark Mei
P.S. Running an e-commerce store but feeling like you're always chasing new customers? Let's chat about building your loyalty program through email. Book a call here: BOOK A CALL
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