The hosts discuss their holiday season, email marketing strategies, implementing email flows, managing product complexity, reflections on the past year, and the launch of a new hardcover journal notebook called Keepbook.
Successful holiday season with increased revenue but lower margins due to paid ads.
Importance of evolving and experimenting while maintaining product quality and integrity.
Deep dives
Studio Neat's Successful Holiday Season
Tom Gerhard and Dan Provo from Studio Neat discuss their holiday season, which happened to be their biggest one yet. Despite investing in paid ads, the revenue was significantly higher, but the shift to lower margins due to ads took some getting used to. They reflected on the success of their email marketing strategy, which included multiple email promotions during different times of the holiday season to cater to different customer needs. They also discussed the importance of being thoughtful in their email communications, providing value and useful information to their customers.
Reflections on the Year and Balancing Metrics with Intuition
The hosts reflect on the growth and changes they experienced in their business throughout the year. They discussed the shift in their mindset, where they began focusing more on metrics and numbers, but now feel the need to balance it with intuition and design. They shared their thoughts on experimenting with different approaches, trying new things, and taking risks while staying true to their brand and values. They expressed the importance of constantly evolving and experimenting, while ensuring that the quality and integrity of their products remain high.
Introduction of Studio Neat's Keep Book
The hosts introduce Studio Neat's newest product, the Keep Book. It is a hardcover journal notebook that combines the features and learnings from their previous notebooks. They discuss the various versions available, including dot grid, ruled with numbered pages, and a unique blank version with thick, textured watercolor paper. They highlight the special features of the Keep Book, such as the slipcase, woven twill bookmark, and lay-flat binding. They express pride in creating a high-quality notebook that offers a classic design while keeping sustainability and thoughtful consumption in mind.
The Importance of Journaling and Personal Reflection
The hosts discuss the significance of journaling and the value it brings. While one host doesn't typically keep journals, they acknowledge the potential emotional and sentimental value of looking back on past writings and memories. They explore the idea of journals as artifacts that capture important moments and thoughts. They share their own perspectives on journaling and the different ways it can be useful, whether for personal reflection, future reference, or preserving memories.
Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about how the holidays went for their respective businesses, email marketing, their plans for 2024, and Studio Neat’s newest notebook, Keepbook.