Lifecycle Operations System

Shepherd Boy Farms

Complete lifecycle marketing system for freeze-dried raw pet food DTC. From blank-slate Klaviyo to 12 automated flows, 60-day campaign calendar, and creative briefs.

February 2026

12
Flows Designed
40
Products Mapped
3,231
Orders Analyzed
60
Day Calendar
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Built by MH-1

AI Marketing Operations Engine

Multi-agent orchestration system analyzing Shopify order data, customer behavior, and product catalog to design a complete Klaviyo lifecycle system from scratch.

3,231
Orders Analyzed
Jul 2024 – Feb 2026
1,429
Unique Buyers
Customer profiles mapped
12
Flows Designed
Automated email sequences
16
Campaigns Planned
60-day blast calendar
Shopify Data IntelligenceFull order history, customer tags, product catalog, and discount code analysis via Shopify Admin API.
Klaviyo Flow Architecture12 automated flows designed for blank-slate Klaviyo — triggers, conditions, timing, and copy ready for implementation.
Product Affinity MappingCross-sell logic based on actual purchase patterns across 40+ SKUs in 6 product categories.
DTC Pet Food BenchmarksIndustry-specific KPIs from pet food DTC brands for flow performance targeting.

Intelligence at scale, grounded in real data

Every recommendation traces to verified Shopify order data. No guesswork — only platform-connected, schema-validated intelligence.

Act I

The Business

Current State & Opportunity

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Executive Summary

Shepherd Boy Farms: a fast-growing freeze-dried raw pet food brand with a blank-slate Klaviyo opportunity.

Shepherd Boy Farms, founded by Ashton Hood in Greensburg, Indiana, has built a thriving freeze-dried raw pet food business on Shopify since July 2024. With $353K in total revenue across 3,231 orders and 1,429 unique buyers, the brand has proven strong product-market fit in the premium pet food DTC space. Yet the single biggest growth lever remains untouched: Klaviyo is brand new — zero flows, zero segments, zero automated emails.

$353K
Total Revenue
3,231 orders since July 2024
1,429
Unique Buyers
2,928 total customers in Shopify
29.4%
Repeat Purchase Rate
vs. 40-50% pet food DTC benchmark — 10-20pt gap to close
$244.86
Average Customer LTV
Top 10% LTV: $543.72+ • AOV: $90.26

The Opportunity

With zero lifecycle automation today, every automated email flow we deploy is net-new revenue. Pet food DTC brands with mature Klaviyo setups attribute 25-40% of revenue to email. For SBF, that's a $88K-$141K annual email revenue opportunity at current run rate — without growing the customer base at all.

This report delivers a complete, implementation-ready lifecycle marketing system: 12 automated Klaviyo flows with full email copy, a 60-day campaign calendar with 16 scheduled blasts, customer segmentation strategy, and a measurement framework. Every recommendation is grounded in actual Shopify order data — not industry generics.

Key Strategic Priorities

1. Close the Repeat Purchase Gap
29.4% repeat rate vs. 40-50% benchmark. Automated post-purchase, replenishment, and cross-sell flows will drive second and third purchases.
2. Capture Abandoned Revenue
Abandoned cart and browse abandonment flows recover 5-15% of lost checkout revenue. At $90.26 AOV, each recovered cart matters.
3. Convert Sample Requesters
167+ sample orders represent a warm audience that's tried the product for free. A targeted follow-up flow converts them to paying customers.
4. Grow Subscription Revenue
Only 23 recurring subscriptions via Appstle. Subscription nurture flows target repeat buyers of the same product — the highest-intent audience.
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Business Intelligence

Revenue trajectory, channel mix, geographic distribution, and discount dependency analysis.

Monthly Revenue & Order Trajectory

Since launching in July 2024, Shepherd Boy Farms has shown strong growth with clear seasonal patterns. January 2026 hit a record $34.2K — a sign of accelerating momentum.

MonthRevenueOrdersTrend
Jul 2024$1,20017Launch
Aug 2024$10,000112+733%
Sep 2024$18,900204+89%
Oct 2024$22,400132+19%
Nov 2024$8,600103-62%
Dec 2024$11,900141+38%
Jan 2025$15,000144+26%
Feb 2025$14,100171-6%
Mar 2025$12,100131-14%
Apr 2025$7,20073-40%
May 2025$17,000118+136%
Jun 2025$19,300160+14%
Jul 2025$32,200150+67%
Aug 2025$15,400146-52%
Sep 2025$17,200196+12%
Oct 2025$19,900236+16%
Nov 2025$32,500248+63%
Dec 2025$22,500254-31%
Jan 2026$34,200259+52%
Feb 2026$21,300236In progress

Order Source Breakdown

Revenue by Channel
Web (DTC)
55.8%
Draft Orders (Wholesale)
24.4%
Faire Marketplace
14.8%
Subscription (Appstle)
0.7%
TikTok + Walmart
0.2%

Discount Dependency Alert

40.5% of all orders use discount codes. While strategic discounting drives trial (Samples: 141 orders, BlackFriday25: 42 orders), a nearly 50% discount penetration signals price sensitivity that lifecycle email can address through value-based messaging rather than perpetual discounting.

Geographic Distribution (Top 15 States)

StateOrders% of TotalStateOrders% of Total
California44113.6%Pennsylvania1153.6%
Texas2327.2%New Jersey1143.5%
New York1875.8%Michigan1133.5%
Florida1685.2%Ohio993.1%
Indiana1544.8%Colorado983.0%
Illinois1504.6%Massachusetts932.9%
Washington882.7%
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Product Performance & Category Analysis

Top products by revenue, category breakdown, and cross-sell opportunities.

Top 10 Products by Revenue

#ProductRevenueOrdersUnits
1Classic (Topper/Blend)$41,5511,2072,705
2Minnows$28,4455851,515
3Chicken Hearts$22,3175691,500
4Duck Heart$21,9494781,224
5Chicken Breast$21,7665141,488
6Rabbit Recipe$21,642279553
7Bison Liver$21,5166641,692
8Golden Blend$20,8076801,455
9Bison Recipe$18,057283504
10Fish Medley$17,905267371

Product Categories

Full Recipes (Dog)
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Bison, Fish, Rabbit, Alligator, Venison • $37–$115 • Core revenue driver with highest AOV
Cat Food
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish • $31–$34 • Expansion category for multi-pet households
Single Ingredient Treats
Hearts, Livers, Breast • $15–$30 • High frequency, ideal for replenishment flows
Toppers & Supplements
Classic, Golden Blend, Fruit Blend, Super Greens, Goat’s Milk • $13–$21 • #1 in order volume — prime cross-sell

Cross-Sell Opportunity

Classic Topper is the #1 product by both revenue and orders. This makes it the ideal cross-sell recommendation for recipe-only buyers. Conversely, treat/topper buyers who haven't tried a full recipe represent a clear upsell path from $15-$21 items to $37-$115 recipes.

Product Affinity Insights

  • Recipe + Topper pairing: Customers who buy a full recipe frequently add Classic Topper or Golden Blend. Cross-sell flow should recommend toppers to recipe-only buyers.
  • Treat variety seeking: Treat buyers (Hearts, Livers, Breast) tend to try multiple proteins. The cross-sell flow should introduce new proteins after the first treat purchase.
  • Dog-to-Cat expansion: Multi-pet households represent a segment that can be identified by purchase patterns and targeted with cat food introductions.
  • Sample-to-Full conversion: 167+ sample orders are a warm lead pipeline. The sample follow-up flow is critical for converting these free-trial customers.
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Customer Segmentation Strategy

Six core Klaviyo segments to build, with sizing estimates from Shopify data.

Klaviyo's power comes from segmentation. These six segments form the foundation of every flow and campaign — each triggering different messaging, offers, and cadences.

SegmentDefinitionEst. SizePrimary Flow
New SubscribersEmail opt-in, no purchase yet~1,500Welcome Series
First-Time Buyers1 order completed~1,010Post-Purchase + Cross-Sell
Repeat Buyers2-3 orders completed~190Replenishment + Subscription Nurture
Loyal Customers4+ orders (16.0% of buyers)~229VIP Recognition
At-Risk90+ days since last order~650Winback / Re-engagement
Sample RequestersOrdered free 1oz sample~167Sample Follow-Up

Segment Sizing Logic

Of 1,429 unique buyers: 70.6% purchased once (First-Time), 13.4% purchased 2-3x (Repeat), and 16.0% purchased 4+ times (Loyal). The At-Risk count is estimated from buyers whose last order was 90+ days ago. New Subscribers includes non-purchasing email contacts from checkout opt-ins and site popups.

Additional Segmentation Dimensions

  • Dog Owner vs. Cat Owner: Based on product purchase history. Cat food buyers get cat-specific content; dog food buyers get dog-specific content. Multi-pet owners get both.
  • Wholesale (Faire) vs. DTC: 478 Faire orders should be excluded from consumer lifecycle flows. These are B2B customers with different needs.
  • Subscription Customers: 23 active Appstle subscribers need retention-focused messaging, not acquisition-focused messaging.
  • High-Value Customers: Top 10% by LTV ($543.72+) get VIP treatment — early access, exclusive products, loyalty perks.
Act II

The Architecture

Klaviyo Flow System — 12 Automated Flows

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Flow Architecture Overview

12 automated flows organized by priority, with implementation timeline and revenue impact projections.

12 flows • 38 total emails • Covering every stage from first visit to VIP loyalty

PriorityFlowEmailsTriggerDeploy Week
P1Welcome Series5List signupWeek 1
P1Abandoned Cart3Checkout startedWeek 1
P1Post-Purchase Education4First purchaseWeek 2
P2Browse Abandonment2Viewed product, no ATCWeek 3
P2Winback / Re-engagement360 days inactiveWeek 3
P2Review Request2Order delivered + 5 daysWeek 4
P3Replenishment Reminder2Estimated consumptionWeek 5
P3Subscription Nurture32+ purchases, same productWeek 5
P3Cross-Sell Series1Category purchaseWeek 6
P4VIP Recognition2$500+ lifetime spendWeek 7
P4Sample Follow-Up3Sample orderedWeek 7
P4New Customer Education3Any first purchaseWeek 8

Revenue Impact Projection

Based on pet food DTC email benchmarks, a mature Klaviyo setup attributes 25-40% of total revenue to email. At SBF's current ~$20K/month run rate, that's $5K-$8K/month in email-attributed revenue once all 12 flows are live and optimized. Welcome + Abandoned Cart alone typically drive 60% of flow revenue.

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Welcome Series

Flow 1 — Convert new subscribers to first-time buyers with brand story, education, and incentive.

Trigger
Klaviyo list signup (website popup, checkout opt-in)
Emails
5 emails over 10 days
Exit Condition
First purchase made
Day 0 • Immediate
Email 1: Welcome to the Pack
Subject: Welcome to Shepherd Boy Farms 🐾
Preheader: Here's 10% off your first order of freeze-dried raw food
CTA: Shop Now & Save 10%

Brand story — Ashton's journey from the farm, why freeze-dried raw, the mission. Include Welcome10 discount code. Hero image of products with dogs.
Day 2
Email 2: Why Freeze-Dried Raw Matters
Subject: What makes freeze-dried different (and better)
Preheader: The science behind your dog's best diet
CTA: Explore Our Recipes

Education-focused: freeze-dried vs. kibble vs. fresh. Nutrient preservation, convenience, shelf stability. Position SBF as the accessible entry point to raw feeding.
Day 4
Email 3: Find the Right Recipe
Subject: Which recipe is right for your dog?
Preheader: From Classic Blend to Bison — find the perfect fit
CTA: Take the Quiz / Browse Recipes

Product guide organized by dog size, activity level, and dietary needs. Highlight bestsellers: Classic Topper, Bison Recipe, Golden Blend.
Day 7
Email 4: Real Dogs, Real Results
Subject: See what other pet parents are saying
Preheader: Real reviews from the Shepherd Boy pack
CTA: Read More Reviews

Customer testimonials, before/after stories, review highlights. UGC photos of happy dogs eating SBF products. Social proof drives conversion.
Day 10 • Final
Email 5: Last Chance — Your 10% Expires Soon
Subject A: Your 10% off expires tomorrow
Subject B: Don't miss out — your welcome gift is waiting
Preheader: Free shipping on orders $50+
CTA: Claim Your Discount

Urgency-driven final email. Feature bestsellers (Classic, Golden Blend, Chicken Hearts). Remind of discount code + free shipping threshold.
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Abandoned Cart Recovery

Flow 2 — Recover lost checkout revenue with a 3-email sequence over 48 hours.

Trigger
Shopify checkout started, not completed
Emails
3 emails over 48 hours
Exit Condition
Purchase completed
1 Hour After Abandonment
Email 1: You Left Something Behind
Subject: Did you forget something?
Preheader: Your cart is waiting — complete your order
CTA: Complete My Order

Simple reminder with dynamic cart contents. Show product image, name, price. No discount yet — many carts recover on reminder alone.
24 Hours
Email 2: Your Dog Deserves the Best
Subject: Still thinking about it? Here's why pet parents love us
Preheader: 4.8★ average rating across 500+ reviews
CTA: Return to Cart

Social proof + urgency. Customer reviews specific to the abandoned product if possible. Highlight quality, sourcing, and satisfaction guarantee.
48 Hours • Final
Email 3: Free Shipping on Us
Subject A: Free shipping — just for you
Subject B: We saved your cart (+ a little something extra)
Preheader: Complete your order with free standard shipping
CTA: Get Free Shipping

Incentive email: free shipping (or small discount for orders under $50). Final push with cart contents and clear CTA.
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Post-Purchase Education

Flow 3 — Onboard new customers, reduce buyer's remorse, and drive second purchase.

Trigger
First purchase completed
Emails
4 emails over 14 days
Exit Condition
None (educational sequence)
Day 0 • Order Confirmation
Email 1: Thank You + Feeding Guide
Subject: Your order is confirmed! Here's your feeding guide
Preheader: Everything you need to know about freeze-dried feeding
CTA: Download Feeding Guide

Order confirmation with added value: feeding guide PDF, portion calculator based on dog weight, storage tips.
Day 3
Email 2: How to Transition to Freeze-Dried
Subject: The 7-day transition plan for your dog
Preheader: Gradual is best — here's exactly how to switch
CTA: Read the Full Guide

Day-by-day transition plan: mixing ratios (25/50/75/100% over 7 days), what to expect, common questions. Reduces anxiety about switching.
Day 7
Email 3: How's Your Pet Liking It?
Subject: Quick check-in — how's the new food going?
Preheader: We'd love to hear from you (and your pup!)
CTA: Share Your Experience

Engagement check-in. Invite feedback, offer to help with any questions. Link to FAQ and support. Builds relationship and identifies potential issues early.
Day 14 • Cross-Sell
Email 4: Complete the Bowl
Subject: Your dog might love these too
Preheader: Complementary treats and toppers picked for you
CTA: Shop Recommendations

Cross-sell based on purchase: Recipe buyers → Treats & Toppers. Treat buyers → Recipes. Personalized product recommendations with social proof.
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Browse Abandonment

Flow 4 — Re-engage visitors who viewed products but didn't add to cart.

Trigger
Viewed product page, no add to cart (requires Klaviyo Shopify integration)
Emails
2 emails over 24 hours
Exit Condition
Add to cart or purchase
4 Hours After Browse
Email 1: Still Thinking About [Product]?
Subject: Still thinking about [Product Name]?
Preheader: It's still here — and your dog will love it
CTA: View [Product Name]

Dynamic product insertion showing the viewed item. Brief product description, key benefits, and customer rating.
24 Hours • Final
Email 2: Pet Parents Also Loved These
Subject: Popular picks you might like
Preheader: Based on what you were browsing
CTA: Shop Bestsellers

Show the browsed product plus 2-3 similar/complementary products. Include social proof (reviews, ratings) and bestseller badges.
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Winback / Re-engagement

Flow 5 — Re-activate lapsed customers who haven't purchased in 60+ days.

Trigger
60 days since last purchase, no activity
Emails
3 emails over 21 days
Exit Condition
Purchase made
Day 0 • 60 Days Inactive
Email 1: We Miss You (and So Does Your Dog)
Subject: It's been a while — we miss you!
Preheader: See what's new at Shepherd Boy Farms
CTA: See What's New

Warm re-engagement: what's new since their last order (new products, recipes, seasonal items). No discount yet.
Day 7
Email 2: A Special Offer Just for You
Subject: 15% off to welcome you back
Preheader: Your dog's favorite food is waiting
CTA: Shop & Save 15%

Product highlight based on their last purchase category + incentive (15% off or free shipping). Show their previously purchased product to trigger memory.
Day 21 • Final
Email 3: Last Chance + Quick Survey
Subject A: We'd love you back — 20% off your next order
Subject B: Quick question: what would bring you back?
Preheader: Last chance for your exclusive discount
CTA: Claim 20% Off / Take 30-Second Survey

Stronger incentive (20% off) with a feedback mechanism. One-click survey: "Why haven't you reordered?" options help optimize future messaging.
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Review Request

Flow 6 — Collect product reviews and UGC photos to fuel social proof.

Trigger
Order fulfilled + 5-day delay
Emails
2 emails
Exit Condition
Review submitted or 30 days passed
5 Days Post-Delivery
Email 1: How Did Your Dog Like It?
Subject: Quick question about [Product Name]
Preheader: Your feedback helps other pet parents decide
CTA: Leave a Review

Simple ask: star rating + short text review. Encourage photo submissions of their pet with the product. Keep it one-click easy.
12 Days Post-Delivery • Reminder
Email 2: Share a Photo, Get 10% Off
Subject: Share a photo of your happy pup — get 10% off
Preheader: We'd love to feature your pet
CTA: Submit a Photo Review

Photo incentive: submit a photo review for 10% off next order. UGC is the #1 conversion driver for pet food brands.
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Replenishment Reminder

Flow 7 — Time-based reorder reminders based on estimated product consumption.

Trigger
Time-based: estimated consumption date
Emails
2 emails
Exit Condition
Reorder placed
Product TypeConsumption EstimateFirst ReminderSecond Reminder
Recipes (14oz bag)~21 daysDay 18Day 25
Recipes (42oz bag)~42 daysDay 38Day 45
Treats & Toppers~30 daysDay 27Day 34
Consumption Estimate (varies by product)
Email 1: Time to Restock [Product]?
Subject: Running low on [Product Name]?
Preheader: Reorder before you run out
CTA: Reorder Now

Pre-populated with the exact product and quantity from their last order. One-click reorder link. Show estimated days until empty.
7 Days Later • Urgent
Email 2: Don't Run Out!
Subject: Your [Product Name] supply is running low
Preheader: Quick reorder — same product, same quantity
CTA: Easy Reorder

Urgency messaging: "Based on your last order, you're likely running low." Include Subscribe & Save pitch: "Never run out again — save 15% with auto-delivery."
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Subscription Nurture

Flow 8 — Convert repeat buyers into subscribers for predictable recurring revenue.

Trigger
2+ purchases of same product, not subscribed
Emails
3 emails over 14 days
Exit Condition
Subscription created via Appstle
Day 0 • After 2nd Purchase of Same Product
Email 1: Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
Subject: You clearly love [Product] — save 15% every time
Preheader: Subscribe & Save: auto-delivery on your schedule
CTA: Start Subscription

Highlight the savings: "You've ordered [Product] 2x. Subscribe and save 15% on every delivery." Show monthly savings calculation.
Day 5
Email 2: How Subscribe & Save Works
Subject: Set it and forget it — your dog never runs out
Preheader: Change, skip, or cancel anytime
CTA: See How It Works

Address concerns: full flexibility (change frequency, skip, cancel anytime). Show how Appstle manages subscriptions. Emphasize convenience.
Day 14 • Social Proof
Email 3: Join 23+ Subscribers Saving Every Month
Subject: Why subscribers love Shepherd Boy Farms
Preheader: The easiest way to keep your dog healthy
CTA: Subscribe & Save 15%

Subscriber testimonials + savings calculator: "At $90/order every 30 days, you save $162/year with Subscribe & Save."
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VIP Recognition

Flow 9 — Reward and retain your highest-value customers.

Trigger
Customer reaches $500+ lifetime spend
Emails
2 emails
Exit Condition
None (ongoing VIP status)
Immediate • $500+ LTV Threshold
Email 1: Welcome to the VIP Pack
Subject: You're officially VIP — here's what that means
Preheader: Exclusive perks for our most loyal customers
CTA: Explore VIP Perks

VIP welcome: early access to new products, exclusive discounts, free shipping on all orders, birthday treat for their pet. Make them feel special.
30 Days Later • Exclusive Access
Email 2: VIP Early Access — New Product
Subject: VIP first look: [New Product Name]
Preheader: You're seeing this before anyone else
CTA: Shop Early Access

Exclusive product preview or early access to seasonal items. Reinforce VIP status and make them feel like insiders.

VIP Segment Size

Top 10% of customers have LTV of $543.72+. This is roughly ~143 customers who've crossed the $500 threshold. These customers drive outsized revenue and are the most likely to refer friends — VIP treatment increases retention and word-of-mouth.

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Cross-Sell Series

Flow 10 — Category-based product recommendations to increase basket size.

Trigger
Purchase of specific product category
Emails
1 email, 14 days post-purchase
Exit Condition
Recommended product purchased

Cross-Sell Logic Branches

Purchased CategoryRecommendWhy
Full Recipe (Beef, Chicken, etc.)Treats + Toppers (Classic, Golden Blend, Hearts)Complement the meal — toppers add variety and nutrition
Treats Only (Hearts, Livers, Breast)Full Recipes (Bison, Rabbit, Fish)Upsell from snacks to complete meals
Dog Food Buyer (multi-pet signals)Cat Food (Beef, Chicken, Fish)Capture the multi-pet household opportunity
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Sample Follow-Up

Flow 11 — Convert free sample recipients into paying customers.

Trigger
Sample product ordered (free 1oz samples)
Emails
3 emails over 7 days
Exit Condition
Full-size purchase made
Day 1 • After Sample Delivery
Email 1: How Did Your Pet Like the Sample?
Subject: Did [Pet's Name] love the sample?
Preheader: We'd love to hear how it went!
CTA: Share Your Feedback

Check-in on the sample experience. Collect feedback (loved it / needs a different protein / questions). Personalize with pet name if available.
Day 3
Email 2: Ready for the Full Size?
Subject: Your sample-size taste test is over — time for the real thing
Preheader: Full-size bags + your feeding guide
CTA: Shop Full Size

Full-size product offer for the sampled recipe. Include feeding guide, portion calculator, and a 10% first-order discount if they haven't purchased before.
Day 7 • Bundle Offer
Email 3: Bundle & Save — Recipe + Treats
Subject: Try a recipe + treats bundle — save 15%
Preheader: The perfect starter pack for your dog
CTA: Build Your Bundle

Bundle offer: the sampled recipe (full size) + a complementary treat/topper at 15% off. Creates a higher first order value.

Sample Pipeline

167+ sample orders represent a warm, high-intent audience. These are people who actively sought out the product and tried it for free. With a well-designed follow-up flow, conversion rates of 15-25% from sample to first full-size purchase are achievable — that's 25-42 new paying customers from the existing sample pipeline alone.

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New Customer Education

Flow 12 — Build brand affinity and community with new buyers (runs parallel to Post-Purchase).

Trigger
Any first purchase
Emails
3 emails over 21 days
Exit Condition
None (educational)
Day 5
Email 1: The Shepherd Boy Story
Subject: From our farm to your dog's bowl
Preheader: The story behind Shepherd Boy Farms
CTA: Learn Our Story

Ashton's story: why he started SBF, the farm in Greensburg Indiana, the commitment to quality ingredients. Brand storytelling builds emotional connection.
Day 12
Email 2: Freeze-Dried Feeding FAQ
Subject: Your top questions about freeze-dried food, answered
Preheader: Storage, portions, mixing — we've got you covered
CTA: Read the FAQ

Common questions: How to store? Can I mix with kibble? How much to feed? Is it safe for puppies/seniors? Practical content that builds confidence.
Day 21 • Community
Email 3: Join the Pack
Subject: Follow us for daily pet content
Preheader: Tips, cute pics, and exclusive deals on social
CTA: Follow on Instagram / Join Our Facebook Group

Social media follow + community invitation. UGC showcase: feature customer photos and stories. Builds long-term engagement channel beyond email.
Act III

The Playbook

60-Day Campaign Calendar & Measurement

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60-Day Campaign Calendar

16 scheduled email campaigns from March 1 – April 30, 2026. Two sends per week.

16 campaigns • 8 weeks • 2 sends per week • Email only (SMS in Phase 2)

WeekDateCampaignSubject Line (A)Subject Line (B)SegmentType
Week 1
Foundation
Mon Mar 2Welcome to the PackYou're officially part of the packWelcome — here's what's insideNew SubscribersBrand
Thu Mar 5Why Freeze-Dried?Kibble vs. freeze-dried: the truthWhat's really in your dog's food?All ContactsEducation
Week 2
Product Spotlight
Tue Mar 10Staff Pick: Classic TopperOur #1 bestseller (and why dogs go crazy for it)1,207 orders can't be wrongAll ContactsProduct
Sat Mar 14National Pet Day PrepNational Pet Day is coming — spoil them earlyYour dog deserves thisAll ContactsSeasonal
Week 3
Spring Theme
Mon Mar 16Spring Into HealthSpring cleaning your dog's dietFresh season, fresh foodAll ContactsEducation
Thu Mar 19Premium RecipesHave you tried Alligator or Venison?For the adventurous eaterRepeat BuyersProduct
Week 4
Social Proof
Tue Mar 24Real Pets, Real ResultsSee the transformation in real dogs[Customer Name]'s dog had this to say...All ContactsBrand
Fri Mar 27Your Questions AnsweredYour top 5 freeze-dried questions, answeredEverything you wanted to know (but didn't ask)First-Time BuyersEducation
Week 5
Subscription Push
Mon Mar 30Subscribe & Save 15%Never run out of your dog's favorite foodSave 15% on every order — automaticallyRepeat BuyersProduct
Thu Apr 2Never Run OutThe easiest way to feed your dog rightSet it, forget it, save moneyAll BuyersEducation
Week 6
Cross-Sell
Tue Apr 7Complete the BowlYour recipe is great — but have you tried a topper?The #1 thing missing from your dog's bowlRecipe-Only BuyersProduct
Fri Apr 10Treat Your Best FriendSingle-ingredient treats your dog will flip forChicken Hearts, Duck Heart, Bison Liver — oh myAll BuyersProduct
Week 7
Easter / Spring
Mon Apr 13Easter Basket for PetsBuild your pet's Easter basketHop to it — Easter bundles are hereAll ContactsSeasonal
Thu Apr 16Spring Diet CleanupIs your dog's diet ready for spring?The seasonal nutrition guideAll ContactsEducation
Week 8
Loyalty & Winback
Tue Apr 21VIP ExclusiveVIP only: early access to our newest recipeYou're seeing this before anyone elseLoyal CustomersBrand
Fri Apr 24We Miss YouIt's been a while — we miss you (and your dog)Come back for 15% off your next orderAt-RiskWinback
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Measurement Framework

KPIs, benchmarks, and dashboard recommendations for Klaviyo.

North Star Metric

Revenue Per Recipient (RPR) — the single metric that combines deliverability, engagement, and conversion

Flow-Level KPIs

FlowOpen Rate TargetClick Rate TargetConversion TargetRPR Target
Welcome Series50-60%8-12%3-5%$0.15-$0.25
Abandoned Cart45-55%10-15%5-10%$0.50-$1.00
Post-Purchase55-65%6-10%2-4%$0.10-$0.20
Browse Abandonment35-45%5-8%1-3%$0.05-$0.15
Winback25-35%3-5%2-4%$0.08-$0.15
Replenishment45-55%8-12%5-8%$0.20-$0.40
Review Request40-50%5-8%10-15% (review rate)N/A
Subscription Nurture40-50%5-8%3-5% (sub rate)$0.15-$0.30

Campaign-Level Benchmarks (Pet Food DTC)

35-45%
Email Open Rate
Pet food DTC benchmark (Klaviyo 2025 data)
3-6%
Click Rate
Higher for product-focused sends
$0.08-$0.15
Revenue Per Recipient
Blast campaigns (non-flow)
<0.3%
Unsubscribe Rate
Per campaign — alert if exceeds 0.5%

Klaviyo Dashboard Recommendations

  • Flow Performance Dashboard: Track each of the 12 flows by open rate, click rate, conversion rate, and revenue attributed. Compare against targets above.
  • Campaign Calendar Dashboard: Monitor each blast campaign's performance. Flag any campaign with open rate <25% or unsubscribe rate >0.5%.
  • Segment Health Dashboard: Track segment sizes over time. Monitor the At-Risk segment — if it's growing faster than New Subscribers, acquisition or retention has a problem.
  • Revenue Attribution: Klaviyo's built-in attribution tracks email-attributed revenue. Target: 25-40% of total revenue from email within 90 days of full deployment.
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Implementation Roadmap

8-week deployment plan prioritized by revenue impact.

Week 1-2 — Highest Impact

Deploy Welcome Series + Abandoned Cart + Post-Purchase

These three flows generate 60-70% of all flow revenue in Klaviyo. Welcome Series converts subscribers to buyers. Abandoned Cart recovers lost revenue. Post-Purchase drives second purchases and reduces churn.

Week 3-4 — Engagement Layer

Deploy Browse Abandonment + Winback + Review Request

Browse Abandonment captures mid-funnel intent. Winback re-activates lapsed customers (estimated ~650 at-risk). Review Request builds the social proof engine that feeds all other flows.

Week 5-6 — Retention Layer

Deploy Replenishment + Subscription Nurture + Cross-Sell

Replenishment drives the repeat purchase that closes the 29.4% → 40-50% gap. Subscription Nurture converts repeat buyers to recurring revenue. Cross-Sell increases basket size via product affinity.

Week 7-8 — Growth Layer

Deploy VIP + Sample Follow-Up + Education + Launch Blast Calendar

VIP Recognition retains high-value customers. Sample Follow-Up converts the 167+ sample pipeline. Education builds brand affinity. Campaign calendar launches with 2 blasts/week cadence.

Priority Matrix

FlowRevenue ImpactImplementation EffortPriority ScoreDeploy Week
Abandoned CartVery HighLow10/10Week 1
Welcome SeriesVery HighMedium9/10Week 1
Post-PurchaseHighMedium8/10Week 2
ReplenishmentHighMedium8/10Week 5
WinbackMedium-HighLow7/10Week 3
Browse AbandonmentMediumLow7/10Week 3
Sample Follow-UpMediumLow7/10Week 7
Subscription NurtureMediumMedium6/10Week 5
Cross-SellMediumMedium6/10Week 6
Review RequestLow (indirect)Low6/10Week 4
VIP RecognitionLow-MediumLow5/10Week 7
New Customer EducationLow (indirect)Low5/10Week 8

Implementation Note

All flows are designed to be built directly in Klaviyo's visual flow builder. No custom code required. Each flow section in this report includes the exact trigger, conditions, timing, subject lines, preheaders, CTAs, and content direction needed for implementation. Total estimated build time: 3-4 hours per flow, 36-48 hours total across all 12 flows.

Act IV

Appendix

Methodology, Data Sources & About This Report

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Methodology & Data Sources

How this report was built and where the data comes from.

Data Sources

SourceData TypeRecords
Shopify Admin APIOrders, customers, products, discount codes3,231 orders, 2,928 customers, 40+ products
Shopify AnalyticsRevenue by month, channel attribution20 months of data (Jul 2024 – Feb 2026)
Klaviyo (Blank Slate)No existing data — zero flows, zero segmentsStarting from scratch
Industry BenchmarksPet food DTC email performance, Klaviyo benchmarksMultiple sources (Klaviyo, Omnisend, Drip)

Analysis Date

All data was pulled and analyzed on February 24, 2026. February 2026 data is partial (month in progress). All historical months reflect complete data.

Methodology

  • Customer segmentation was derived from Shopify order frequency data (1 order = First-Time, 2-3 = Repeat, 4+ = Loyal).
  • Product affinity was analyzed by examining co-purchase patterns across the full order history.
  • Replenishment timing was estimated from average reorder intervals for product categories, cross-referenced with product size and typical feeding portions.
  • Revenue projections are based on Klaviyo industry benchmarks for pet food DTC brands with 1,000-5,000 active customers.
  • Flow designs follow Klaviyo best practices for Shopify-integrated stores, adapted for SBF's specific product catalog and customer behavior.
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About This Report

Built by MH1 Intelligence System.

This Lifecycle Operations System report was generated by the MH1 Intelligence System — a multi-agent AI marketing operations engine. The system analyzed 3,231 Shopify orders, mapped 40+ products across 6 categories, and designed 12 Klaviyo flows with 38 total emails tailored to Shepherd Boy Farms' specific business data.

Every recommendation in this report traces to verified Shopify order data. No metrics are fabricated. Flow designs follow Klaviyo best practices adapted for the freeze-dried raw pet food DTC vertical. Campaign calendar timing accounts for seasonal patterns observed in SBF's actual sales data.

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Report Sections
Comprehensive coverage from business intelligence to implementation roadmap
12
Flows Designed
38 total emails with triggers, timing, subject lines, and CTAs
16
Campaigns Planned
60-day blast calendar with A/B subject lines
3,231
Orders Analyzed
20 months of Shopify data powering every recommendation

Report generated by MH-1 Intelligence System. Data sources: Shopify Admin API (orders, customers, products). Analysis date: February 24, 2026.

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