Client Case Study · Retention Systems
BSTC Thangka StoreHand-Painted Tibetan Art

Turning a quiet newsletter into 26% of total revenue

We rebuilt BSTC's marketing infrastructure from the ground up, combining high-performance design with surgical automation to transform email into their primary growth engine.

Industry
DTC · Art & Craft
Timeline
8 weeks
Stack
Shopify + Klaviyo
Revenue Share
+189% Lift

Client Overview

BSTC Thangka Store specializes in authentic, hand-painted Tibetan thangka art. The goal was to scale online revenue through surgical email automation while strictly preserving the brand's spiritual and cultural depth.

The Challenge

Despite a highly engaged audience, repeat purchases were non-existent and lifecycle automation was missing. Generic broadcasts were the only strategy, resulting in stagnant growth.

Open rate 18%
Conversion <1%
Flows live 0
The Performance Delta

Infrastructure rebuild results in explosive growth.

We optimized every core metric by focusing on high-intent behaviors and storytelling-driven design.

0%
Email Open Rate
from 18%
0.0%
Click-Through Rate
from 2.3%
0.0%
Conversion Rate
from 0.9%
0%
Revenue via Email
from 9%
Strategy & Execution

Engineered for long-term retention.

A systematic approach to building a revenue machine that works 24/7 without manual intervention.

Klaviyo Architecture

Deep integration between Shopify and Klaviyo to capture granular behavioral data for precise targeting.

Behavioral Automation

15+ automated flows covering the entire lifecycle: from welcome paths to predictive win-back loops.

High-Performance Design

Blending cultural storytelling with conversion-focused layouts to drive intent without sacrificing brand equity.

Experimentation Cadence

Continuous A/B testing of offers, timing, and copy to ensure the engine scales with audience health.

Revenue Optimization

Focusing on AOV and lifetime value to squeeze every drop of ROI from existing traffic without increasing ad spend.

The Outcome

Consistent revenue momentum.

Open Rate
18%41%
+128% Lift
Click-Through Rate
2.3%7.8%
+239% Lift
Conversion Rate
0.9%3.5%
+289% Lift
Email Rev Share
9%26%
+189% Lift
0%
of total revenue
fueled by FuelMails

Scaling Retention

Email is now the most profitable lever in the business.

By engineering systems that turn one-time buyers into lifetime collectors, we helped BSTC secure their revenue without relying on volatile ad algorithms. Email went from a footnote to the engine driving 26% of all sales.

FuelMails didn't just build our emails; they built a retention machine that understands our customers as deeply as we do. Our growth is now predictable and profitable.

— Marketing Director, BSTC

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