Client Loyalty Isn’t an Accident - It’s an HR Strategy.

We usually talk about people -
Hiring. Culture. Retention.
But let’s not ignore the obvious:

You can’t retain a great team (or even pay them) if your customers aren’t sticking around.

Let’s go there for a minute.

Average businesses wait for loyalty.

Great ones build it on purpose.

If your clients aren’t talking about you within a day of working with you…
If they’re not coming back, or using what you offer more than once…
Chances are, you’ve already lost them.

We spend so much time trying to get new customers - writing clever emails, running ads, chasing leads.
But we forget the highest-leverage move is right in front of us:
The people who already said yes.

Have you heard of the Red Napkin Strategy?

John Taffer (yep, the Bar Rescue guy) made it famous.

A new guest walks into a restaurant. The server quietly asks, “First time here?”
If the answer’s yes, a red napkin goes on the table - a subtle signal to the team.

Later, the manager swings by:
“Did you try the cheesecake?”

If the answer’s no, they say:
“Next time it’s on us. Just show them this note.”

Now it’s not just a dinner.
It’s an experience.
It’s a reason to come back and feel remembered.

Here’s how you do that in your business - no red napkin required.

1. Make Day One Count

Client onboarding isn’t just for show.
The energy is highest in the beginning.
Make it count. Give them a quick win. Let them feel progress early.

2. Keep Engagement Alive

If someone ghosts, it’s not always about them.
It might be your process.
What reminders, nudges, or value checkpoints do you have in place?
Be honest. Could they re-engage themselves if they wanted to?

3. Rethink Your Renewal Moments

Instead of, “Wanna renew?”
Try: “What were your goals when we started? And how close did we get?”
Bring them back to why they started with you in the first place.

Why does this matter to HR?

Because when clients stay, revenue stabilizes.
When revenue stabilizes, your people do too.
And that’s what gives you the freedom to stop scrambling—and start scaling.

What we’re building inside HR In A Box

If you’re in HR, ops, or just trying to build something that lasts—
this is the kind of strategy we talk about every single month.

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Let me ask you something:

What’s one place in your customer experience where you could add a little “Red Napkin” moment?
Seriously—think about it.
And if something comes to mind? I’d love to hear.

Rooting for you,
Kerri & the Salt & Light Team