{"id":1617,"date":"2025-07-14T14:22:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thecustomerfactory.com\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:22:58","slug":"the-starbucks-cup-that-lied-to-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecustomerfactory.com\/blog\/the-starbucks-cup-that-lied-to-me\/","title":{"rendered":"The Starbucks Cup That Lied to Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ll admit it: I drink way too much Starbucks.<\/p>

My go-to order? A cappuccino with heavy cream and four Stevia. Just healthy enough to justify, just indulgent enough to feel like a treat.<\/p>

And like many of you, I\u2019ve noticed the little notes written on the cups lately.<\/p>

This morning, mine said:\u201cSee you soon :)\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

It\u2019s charming, right? A little personal touch from the barista that makes you feel noticed.<\/p>

Well\u2026 let me ruin it for you.<\/p>

Starbucks actually discovered a secret marketing trick to improving their sales using these “sweet” messages.<\/p>

Learning how it works might impress you or take the warm feeling out of the message entirely.<\/p>

I explain how it works in this video.<\/p>

After watching, if you’re looking for an idea that will change your business forever,<\/p>

We\u2019ll show you our inexpensive and effective strategy for getting local businesses consistent customers.<\/p>

In over a decade since it’s creation, The Customer Factory has served over 100 different local businesses across the United States of America.<\/em><\/p>\"\"<\/span>

Jimmy Alauria<\/h3>

3A Automotive & Diesel<\/h3>

\u201cWith [The Customer Factory] people are ready to buy. They trust us. They’ve already done their research, they’ve seen us enough and so, we’re seeing people just show up.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

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