65. How to Make a Personal Connection with Your Customers—Patrick Stewart, CEO, Apricot Lane Boutique

You have probably heard about creating a customer experience and creating a relationship with your customer, but what does it actually mean? And, what does it look like in practice?  Well our guest today, Patrick Stewart, is the CEO of Apricot Lane Boutique, which is a national women's retail franchise with over 80 locations and soon to have well over 100 locations! He shares with us how his company creates a personal connection with their brand and how you can too for yours!**Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERELINKS: **Find an Apricot Lane Boutique location near you: https://apricotlaneboutique.com/ **Learn more about Apricot Lane Boutique Franchise at: https://apricotlanefranchise.com/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Patrick Stewart is CEO of Apricot Lane Boutique – the most popular women's fashion franchise with over 80 locations. BeforeApricot Lane, Patrick was CMO of Sears Holdings, and he was responsible for driving record revenue of $1.2B and a 35%increase in profitability.Numbers-wise, there are currently 80 Apricot Lane franchises with a soon-to-be 100. The brand also first opened its doors in 2007and in 2008 received the prestigious International Council of Shopping Centers Association (ICSC) as the Hot Retail Concept for Fashion – getting over 70000 votes in favor.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.        This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.