Building and growing a business or practice requires that you keep an eye on where the market is and where the trends are heading. If you don’t, you run the risk of getting left behind. And now that we've successfully navigated the "panic pivoting" of 2020, it's time to start looking ahead again and preparing for what the future holds. Bazaarvoice, a shopper engagement platform, published a blog titled “5 Consumer Trends Brands and Retailers Should Lean into Next Year,” and we thought it would be a good idea to go through its list and offer our insights into how service-based sales professionals can prepare for these trends. And don’t forget to check out the show notes for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Visit staypaidpodcast.com.   Connect | Resources 5 Consumer Trends Brands and Retailers Should Lean into Next Year  (Bazaarvoice e-book) - https://bit.ly/3xWgIFC FREE lead magnets from ReminderMedia - https://bit.ly/33r3OBs   To learn how to generate more referrals and repeat business, visit: www.remindermedia.com   Follow Stay Paid: https://twitter.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.facebook.com/staypaidpodcast https://www.instagram.com/staypaidpodcast   Follow Luke Acree: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeacree https://www.facebook.com/lukeacreeRM/