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How Customer Experience Can Be The Secret To Business Growth
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Have you ever wondered how you can possibly stand out from your competitors in this saturated market? There’s no doubt that today’s marketplace is crowded and having a great product or competitive pricing isn’t enough to guarantee business growth. But what truly can set you apart from your competition is focusing on customer experience (CX).
What can set you apart from your competition is how your customers feel about you and the way you interact with them. Customer experience is the emotions, perceptions, and trust built at every touchpoint along the customer journey and has become the ultimate differentiator. Prioritizing customer experience isn’t just about keeping clients happy; it’s the secret weapon that fuels loyalty, referrals, and long-term profitability.
Defining Customer Experience
Customer experience goes far beyond customer service. It’s not just about answering questions or solving problems. CX is the overall journey a customer takes with your business, from the moment they first discover you to the ongoing, lasting relationship that develops long after a purchase has been made. It’s about how customers feel at every stage of the journey.
Every touchpoint matters. The tone of your emails, the ease of navigating your website, the packaging of your product, and the follow-up after the sale all shape how your brand is perceived. Women often shine in this area because they naturally lead with empathy, prioritize meaningful connections, and foster community. These qualities create loyalty, referrals, and long-term growth.
I was recently at a conference where Lezlie Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, was speaking. One of her first customers spoke out and shared a story of how back in the early days of Mid-Day Squares their mom would place a Polaroid picture of the founders with a little handwritten note of what the business and founders were up to. That customer claimed she still had that picture from years ago and it created a bond of the business with their customer. Mid-Day Squares is known for catapulting to success primarily through the community they created. They are currently a $35 million business.
A Business Case for Customer Experience
Numbers don’t lie, and the data shows that companies that prioritize customer experience can double the growth of their competitors. That’s because CX is directly tied to customer loyalty. When people feel valued, they’re more likely to stay, spend, and refer others. Focusing on CX not only reduces churn, but it also increases referrals and significantly boosts customer lifetime value.
Think about Apple. Their success isn’t just about phones; it’s about the experience of unboxing an iPhone. That’s the experience. The same rings true for small boutique brands that thrive on making their customers feel special and important. The lesson is clear: when you invest in customer experience, you’re investing in sustainable growth.
Profit Meets Customer Experience
When you deliver a unique or outstanding customer experience, the financial payoff is undeniable. Happy customers are more likely to make repeat purchases and refer their friends. They’ll also be more willing to pay premium prices and become brand advocates who share your business with others. This translates into higher profit margins and a steady stream of organic growth.
This is why it’s important to reframe customer experience as a growth strategy. Every dollar you invest in creating memorable, meaningful interactions with your clients builds trust and drives long-term revenue. Many women-led businesses have found success by making customer experience their competitive edge. The ability to connect deeply with your community not only elevates the customer journey, but it strengthens your profit.
The bottom line is that customer experience is not just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of lasting growth. When you prioritize how clients feel at every stage of the journey, you’re not just selling, you are building loyalty, trust, and a brand that people rave about. Investing in customer experience is investing in the financial health of your business.
Melissa Houston, CPA, is the author of Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Profitable Business, the founder of She Means Profit, and creator of ProfiVise — the “CFO in your pocket” that helps small business owners grow profit, manage cash flow, and make smarter financial decisions.
She Means Profit is dedicated to advancing women entrepreneurs with the financial education, strategic coaching, and business resources they need to break financial barriers, scale profitably, and build sustainable wealth. Our mission is to increase the number of women-owned businesses generating $1 million+ in revenue, ensuring that more women achieve financial independence and long-term success.
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
