Customer Journey Touchpoints
Strategic Journey Orchestration for Customer & Associate Engagement
Executive Summary

Journey Metrics Overview

58
Total Touchpoints
18
Existing
26
Proposed
14
Gaps
8
Contributors
Iterable / JD Edwards
Tech Stack
18 Existing 26 Proposed 14 Gaps
Two Parallel Journeys

Customer vs. Associate

Customer Journey Funnel 1. Awareness 2. Consideration 3. Purchase

Customer Journey

Focus: Loyalty & Advocacy
  • Awareness: Social, webinars, Amazon, PMWs, TikTok Shop
  • Consideration: Product info, testimonials, validation
  • Purchase: Welcome sequences, welcome kits, QR codes
  • Onboarding: 21-day program, education, surveys, multi-pathway journeys
  • Loyalty: Subscriptions, recognition, win-back, referral campaigns

Associate Journey

Focus: Leadership & Growth
  • Discovery: Opportunity marketing, recruitment
  • Learning: Compensation plan, success stories
  • Join & Onboard: Welcome kit, Fast Start, mentor pairing, certification
  • Build & Engage: Webinars, social tools, enrollment recognition, rank-ups
  • Leadership: Badges, development, incentive trips, Virtual recognition wall
Strategic Challenges

Key Obstacles & Opportunities

Customer Challenges

  • Low repeat purchase engagement
  • "Day 22 Cliff" post-21-day conversion
  • Lack of cross-category education
  • Missing subscription adoption touchpoints
  • Fragmented communication platforms

Associate Challenges

  • Low recruitment volume
  • 20% long-term retention rate
  • MGC points system not effective for retention
  • International market localization gaps
  • Limited milestone recognition and gamification
Strategic Pillars

Six Foundation Areas

Automation & Scale

Triggered, personalized multi-channel orchestration without manual effort

Recognition & Gamification

Automated achievement celebrations and certification programs

Platform Integration

Unified experience across email, SMS, app, social, WeChat, WhatsApp

Retention Focus

90-day associate journeys, 60-day subscription conversion frameworks

Multi-Market Localization

Content, platforms, incentives adapted for NA and international (China/WeChat)

Data & Insights

Continuous measurement via surveys, tracking, and analytics

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Customer Journey
5 Stages
Comprehensive 5-stage customer lifecycle from awareness through loyalty, with detailed touchpoints and engagement strategies.
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Associate Journey
5 Stages
Distributor engagement from discovery through leadership, including 90-day critical period and certification programs.
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Gaps & Opportunities
14 Gaps
Strategic priorities across automation, platform integration, and resource allocation with impact-effort analysis.
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Ownership & Action Plan
7 Teams
Team accountability, implementation roadmap (Q1-Q4 2026+), and key performance indicators for success.
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Stakeholder Input
8 Contributors
Detailed input from product, marketing, operations, IT, and sales teams who shaped this strategy.
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Resources
6 Assets
Reference documents, presentations, and diagrams compiled during January 2026 strategic planning.
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Comprehensive Engagement

Customer Journey Map

5 stages from initial awareness through loyal advocacy, with strategic touchpoints designed to engage and retain customers through their entire lifecycle, including the critical 21-60 day autoship conversion period.

Existing Touchpoints
Proposed Touchpoints
Identified Gaps
Strategic Product Engagement

Multi-Pathway Product Journeys & Autoship Conversion

Tailored 60-day subscription conversion strategy with tiered touchpoints, incentive windows, and pathways to maximize lifetime value and recurring revenue.

Reset-to-Routine Framework (Days 22-60)

60-Day Conversion Strategy
  • Days 22-25 Phase 1: Celebrate 21-day completion & educate on benefits
  • Days 26-35 Phase 2: Value proposition ($43/mo savings = $516/year)
  • Days 36-45 Phase 3: Compelling offer (Free Liver Support $40.99 bonus)
  • Days 46-60 Phase 4: Last chance & downsell option (Ambrotose Complex only)
  • Target: 22% conversion, $3,228 LTV, 11 touchpoints (Email 50%, SMS 25%, Phone 15%, App/Social 10%)

Multi-Category Expansion

Cross-Sell Strategy
  • Core Bundle: Wellness Foundation (Ambrotose Complex + OSP at $268.99/mo)
  • Add-ons: Collagen Chew for anti-aging narrative unity
  • Product Focus: Best-selling bundles, Liver Reset test case, Detox programs adapted locally
  • Approach: Repeatable systems over one-off promotions
  • Recognition: Enrollment-based incentives ($5-$10 gift cards for 2-3 enrollments)
Distributor Engagement

Associate Journey Map

5 stages from initial opportunity discovery through leadership status, with trigger-based touchpoints including 90-day critical period engagement, enrollment recognition, and certification programs.

Existing Touchpoints
Proposed Touchpoints
Growth Strategy

90-Day Journey & Achievement Recognition

Trigger-Based 90-Day Associate Journey

  • Day 0: SMS welcome + app push checklist (Order, Share, Invite) + email resource guide
  • Day 3: Automated nudge if no order yet
  • Day 7: Short video from top associate "How I got my first 3 customers"
  • Day 14: Invite to live "New Associate Huddle" (recurring session)
  • Day 30: Milestone celebration + badge in app
  • Day 60/90: Recognition, spotlight, next-level playbook
  • Focus: Identify associates with customers but no recruits—help convert them to teammates

Enrollment & Rank-Up Recognition

  • Enrollment-Based: Shout-outs for 2+ enrollments, $5-$10 gift cards for 2-3 enrollments
  • Rank Advancement: Rank-up gifts for ED and above
  • Gamification: Virtual recognition wall on website, digital badges for milestones
  • Certification: "Mannatech Certified Glyconutrition Coach"—AI-generated content, quizzes, badges. Builds product knowledge, personal improvement, curiosity, momentum
  • Commission Milestones: $1K/$5K/$10K/$50K celebrations
Strategic Priorities

Gaps & Opportunities

14 identified gaps across marketing automation, platform integration, and resource allocation. Prioritized by impact and effort for phased implementation.

Resource Constraints

Staffing Gaps (Critical)

Required Roles

  • Communications Manager: Email, SMS, content strategy, multi-channel orchestration
  • Tools Administrator: CRM, Iterable, automation, data management
  • Social Media Specialist: TikTok, Instagram, WeChat, community management
  • Video Producer: Content creation, testimonials, tutorial videos

Impact on Timeline

  • Currently unable to execute at scale
  • Delays full platform integration (Q2 2026)
  • Limits content production capacity
  • Reduces personalization and localization capabilities
Team Accountability

Ownership & Responsibilities

Execution Timeline

Implementation Roadmap (Q1 2026 - Q4 2026+)

Success Metrics

Key Performance Indicators

Contributors

Stakeholder Input & Contributions

Detailed input from 8 contributors across product, marketing, operations, IT, and sales who shaped this comprehensive journey strategy.

Synthesis

Key Themes

Theme 1

Automation & Multi-Channel Orchestration

Move from email-only approach to triggered, personalized touchpoints across SMS, app, social, email, and mobile. Requires unified data layer and customer/associate profiles for scale.

Theme 2

Recognition & Gamification Programs

Current system lacks automated recognition for achievements, milestones, rank advances, and enrollments. Need gamification, badges, virtual walls, and reward mechanisms tied to behavioral triggers.

Theme 3

Retention & Subscription Conversion

Critical "Day 22 Cliff" problem in customer journeys. Focus on 60-day autoship conversion with phased incentive windows, educational touchpoints, and simplified pathways. For associates, 90-day critical period requires small-win rewards and multi-language support.

Theme 4

International Localization & Platform Parity

All assets must be fully localized for international markets. WeChat is primary platform for China/Asia—Mini Store should expand to NA. Adapt programs (detox, reset) locally. Automated multilingual SMS for retention. Systems approach, not one-off regional customizations.

Theme 5

Data-Driven Personalization & Insights

Emphasis on 30/60/90-day surveys, NPS tracking, feedback collection, and analytics for continuous improvement. Leverage Iterable event inventory for sophisticated segmentation and behavioral triggers.

Theme 6

Systems & Repeatable Programs

Move from one-off promotions to systems-based approaches. Best-selling bundles, repeatable recognition playbooks, enrollment pathways, and certification programs create scalability and consistency.

Source Materials

Reference Documents & Assets

Collection of all source documents, presentations, and assets compiled by stakeholders during the January 2026 strategic planning cycle.