The Key to Building Customer Loyalty

Sep 24, 2024

Katie Spies, founder of Maev, and Michael Campi, SVP of Marketing, delve into their pet food brand's unique journey. They discuss overcoming competition by prioritizing ingredient quality and customer relationships. The duo emphasizes the power of direct-to-consumer strategies and the importance of leveraging customer feedback. Spies shares her personal motivation behind Maev's inception, while Campi highlights the need for brands to be bold and distinctive to stand out in a saturated market.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating the Pet Food Market

03:20 • 16min

Building Customer Loyalty in the Growing Pet Food Market

19:14 • 3min

Navigating Loyalty in Competitive Markets

22:27 • 21min

Strategies for Focused Growth and Skeptical Leadership

43:01 • 4min

Building Unique Brand Identity Through Team Motivation

46:51 • 2min

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