The Affluent Buyer Script
Welcome to The Affluent Buyer Script, the go-to podcast for owners of high-end outdoor product and service businesses ready to attract affluent homeowners and turn leads into luxury-level sales. Whether you’re in landscape design, landscaping, pool installation, outdoor kitchens, luxury patio furniture, landscape lighting, custom pergolas, outdoor media systems, or even copper gutter fabrication—this podcast is for you. Each week, Katy Doss, founder of Script Marketing, shares actionable, proven strategies for connecting with the wealthiest homeowner segment: affluent buyers. With 20+ years of marketing experience and deep expertise in the psychology of high-net-worth individuals, Katy and her team at Script—a full-service marketing firm specializing in luxury outdoor brands—unpack the tips, tactics, and tools that are working right now to grow visibility, credibility, and revenue. You won’t find fluff here. Just real, ready-to-use strategies that help you: - Attract high-income clients who value quality over cost. - Stand out from big-box competitors and low-price undercutters. - Maximize off-season marketing for year-round leads. - Craft messaging that speaks to exclusivity, craftsmanship, and lifestyle—not just product specs. - Use storytelling, reviews, social proof, and seasonal strategies to create an unforgettable brand. Think of this as your marketing masterclass for scaling your business in the premium home space. If you sell to affluent homeowners and want to be their first call—not their fallback—The Affluent Buyer Script will show you how.
Episodes

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
In this episode of The Affluent Buyer Script podcast, host Katy Doss explores the impact of strategic marketing partnerships for luxury outdoor product and service businesses. Katy breaks down how collaborating with complementary brands can expand your reach, enhance credibility, and maximize marketing efforts. Whether you're looking to share costs, boost brand visibility, or create co-branded campaigns, this episode offers actionable insights on leveraging partnerships to grow your business in the luxury market. Plus, Katy shares tips on selecting the right partners and tactics for successful collaborations.
Tune in to learn how these partnerships can elevate your marketing strategy and help you connect with affluent buyers more effectively. Don't forget to check out the free resources available at scriptmarketingco.com.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Storytelling is a powerful tool when you’re selling to affluent buyers. In the world of luxury outdoor products and services, where affluent customers are discerning and expectations are high for anything you’re selling, even highlighting the benefits can fall flat.
Crafting compelling stories that differentiate you from the competition and evoke emotions with your buyers places your product or service in an upper echelon, and lets your buyers see themselves in your words and images.
Katy Doss of Script Marketing goes through the ins and outs of storytelling with tips, tricks and examples, and even offers a downloadable worksheet to get your started with storytelling for your business.
Join us to learn how your luxury outdoor product or service business can beat the competition with storytelling!

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Do you ever get lost in the weeds of who you’re selling to? It happens to the best of us. You know your business, you know your product or service, but sometimes you just take a step back and think – wait. Who am I actually marketing to?
There’s a tried and true way to combat this problem – Target Personas.
Today, Katy Doss of Script Marketing takes you through target personas – what they are, how to use them, what’s included, and how to create your own to hone in on your ideal affluent client and make more sales.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
If you’re in the luxury outdoor space, you’ve probably got a seasonal business. So how do you effectively market a business that is intrinsically seasonal in nature to combat the “feast or famine” flow of leads?
Katy Doss of Script Marketing shares strategies and tactics to ensure all your leads aren’t coming in during one three-month period of the year. We’ll talk about year-round engagement, seasonal variations and promotions, and diversification to ensure you’re reaching the right affluent buyers all year.
Plus, you’ll be able to download our sample marketing calendar you can use to create your own year-round marketing plan.

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Today we explore why Pinterest is the ultimate platform for reaching affluent buyers in the high-end home product and service industry. Katy shares compelling stats, explains how Pinterest functions as a visual search engine, and highlights features like Pinterest Predicts that can help businesses stay ahead of trends. She also provides actionable tips on maximizing Pinterest ads and organic reach with high-quality visuals and strategic keyword usage.
Tune in to discover how Pinterest can elevate your marketing efforts and drive sales in the high-end home product and service space.
Join us as we explore these strategies and learn how to keep your brand relevant and attractive to affluent buyers. For more insights, visit scriptmarketingco.com.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Today we tackle a common dilemma for luxury home product and service companies: whether to honor history by keeping an old, outdated logo or to redesign it for a modern audience.
We'll discuss the importance of a logo as the first impression buyers have of your business and how times and tastes have changed since many logos were first designed. We'll explore how companies like Coca-Cola and Ford have successfully overhauled their logos while maintaining their essence, making them timeless yet contemporary.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the Role of Your Logo: It's crucial for your logo to reflect the current market and appeal to affluent buyers.
Balance History and Modernity: You can update your logo while preserving its historical essence, ensuring it resonates with today's customers.
Invest in Professional Overhaul: A professional designer can refresh your logo, enhancing its appeal and aligning it with modern aesthetics without losing its original identity.
Join us as we explore these strategies and learn how to keep your brand relevant and attractive to affluent buyers. For more insights, visit scriptmarketingco.com.

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
If you’ve been targeting anyone with a wallet since your high-end home product or service company was founded, this episode is for you. Today we discuss how to begin shifting your focus from targeting anyone and everyone to targeting affluent buyers, so you can increase your close rates and shorten the sales cycle. We’ll discuss:
Understanding the Affluent Buyer
Updating your look
Updating your story
Transitioning to a focus on affluent buyers may seem daunting, but the rewards include higher-value customers and more efficient sales processes.
For more insights, email us at info@scriptmarketingco.com.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the psychology behind why affluent buyers are willing to pay a premium for products and services, even when cheaper alternatives are available. Understanding these psychological triggers can help you effectively market your high-end home products and services.
We'll explore three key behaviors of affluent buyers:
Exclusivity and Scarcity: Affluent buyers are driven by a desire for uniqueness and status. Owning rare or unique items reinforces their social standing and makes them feel special. This behavior, rooted in social comparison theory, is why they are willing to pay more for exclusive products.
Social Proof: Affluent buyers seek validation through testimonials and endorsements, particularly from high-profile clients or trusted sources. Social proof reassures them that they are making the right choice, enhancing their confidence in purchasing decisions.
Emotions and Experiences: Emotional connections and memorable experiences heavily influence affluent buyers. Marketing that evokes positive emotions or promises enriching experiences can drive sales, as these buyers often act on emotion rather than logic.
Join us as we unpack these psychological principles and learn how to leverage them in your marketing strategy to attract and retain affluent buyers.
For more insights, visit scriptmarketingco.com.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In the home product and service industry, premium products and services are often sold like commodities. However, if you have high-quality products or services, it's time to elevate them to luxury status to attract affluent buyers.
We'll explore how luxury brands focus on quality, experience, and exclusivity, and how you can apply these principles to your business. Key takeaways include:
Create a Luxury Experience: From your showroom to customer interactions, ensure every touchpoint exudes luxury.
Promote Customization: Highlight bespoke options to showcase your products' uniqueness and premium value.
Invest in High-Quality Visuals: Use professional photography to present your products in a luxurious light.
Join us to learn how these strategies can transform your brand and appeal to affluent buyers. For more insights, visit scriptmarketingco.com.

Script helps luxury outdoor product and service businesses connect with and sell to affluent home owners.
Script is a business partner, not a marketing vendor.
We build long-term relationships with our clients and earn their trust through success – over and over again – by understanding the luxury outdoor home product and service industry and communicating with affluent buyers.
Learn more about Script and how we can assist your company at scriptmarketingco.com.