Ep 11: We’re Back! Recap: December 2024

In this episode of Andrea Lake 101, Andrea shares her journey toward building a billion-dollar business, discussing the challenges faced with new equipment, sales performance, and the importance of customer experience.She emphasizes the significance of building strong client relationships and maintaining a gold star standard of customer service—highlighting how thoughtful gifting can be a game-changer in business.From strategic client appreciation to simple but impactful gestures (including her favorite picks from Trader Joe’s), Andrea explores how small details can create lasting loyalty.She also outlines her financial goals for 2025, the importance of employee compensation, and her vision for the future, revealing exciting developments on the horizon. Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with strategies for scaling success!Want more Andrea Lake on the go? Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Or Watch this episode on YouTube ⁠/ @andrealake101 Follow Host, Andrea Lake on Instagram / andrealake101 And don’t forget to buy your stickers from ⁠https://stickerjunkie.com/⁠, use the promo code ANDREALAKE101 to save 10 % off!00:00 Introduction and Journey Update02:47 Challenges with New Equipment06:09 Sales Performance and Growth Strategies08:52 Customer Satisfaction and Relationship with Money12:04 Holiday Gifting Strategy17:37 Personal Reflections and Client Appreciation20:19 Building a Strong Team Culture20:49 Creative Holiday Initiatives23:26 Personalized Client Engagement.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}