The Local Shop Sidekick
Get reviews, follow up with customers, and post on social, while you're busy fitting shoes.
The problem
Happy customers never leave reviews, and the email list sits untouched.
The tools
| Tool & job | Plan | Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SquarePOS that captures customer emails at checkout | Free | $0card fees 2.6% + 15¢ in person | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| KlaviyoPost-purchase and "time for new shoes" emails | Free (≤250 profiles) | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| NiceJobAutomatic review requests after each sale | Starter | $95 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| CanvaWeekly social posts and in-store signage | Pro (monthly) | $18 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Grok BotAssistant: drafts emails/posts, answers inbox, weekly sales recap | Premium | $30 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Total | $143+ | card fees 2.6% + 15¢ in person | |
How it works
- Turn on email receipts in Square so customers land in your list.
- Connect Square → Klaviyo and NiceJob.
- Set NiceJob to text a review request the day after purchase.
- Grok Bot drafts the week's posts and emails every Monday for your OK.
Prices are starting list prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked on the date shown; some are promos and can change at renewal. Tool picks are editorial: paid listings never change a setup. Time saved is our estimate for a typical small business, not a measurement.
Rather have John set this up for you?
No tutorials, no trial and error. John comes to your business, sets this up on your accounts, tests it, trains you and your team, and keeps it running.
Free 20-min chat to start. Most setups land between $3,000 and $6,000, fixed price agreed before we start. Monthly support from $750/month: check-ins, fixes, and new automations as you grow.
Rather have John set this up for you?
He comes to your business anywhere in Maryland or DC, sets it up, trains your team and keeps it running. Free 20-min chat to start.