Who Doesn't Love Free?
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Everyday at lunch, I listen to CraftCast on my iPod Shuffle while I stitch new pieces for Pine Tree Designs. Allison Lee interviews a variety of crafters, lots of whom I've seen on DIY or HGTV. I think she's in her 2nd year of podcasting so I have some catching up to do.
From there, I learned about Alyson Stanfield, from ArtBizCoach.com. I subscribe to her newsletter, read her blog and can't wait to get into it deeper. I know I'll buy some of her teleseminars too. I feel like I've only scratched the surface here but one of the messages I've heard loud and clear is how important it is to have a current, active mailing list.
The little slips of paper request a person's name, address, phone and email address. (I'll have pens there too.) The gift set is valued at $11, which I'm now thinking I should state on the sign too. Maybe not. Free is all people need to read.
How cute is this sign with the little ladybug? If I switch to a different gift set, I make a new sign - easy!
I'll try it at my next show, May 11 & 12 and report my findings.
In other craft show news, I received my application to Webster Village Days. (Hi Ida!) That will be my first outdoor show which means I need to kick the tent purchase into high gear. I told Steve we'll need to practice setting it up on grass and asphalt because I'll encounter both conditions.
Everyday at lunch, I listen to CraftCast on my iPod Shuffle while I stitch new pieces for Pine Tree Designs. Allison Lee interviews a variety of crafters, lots of whom I've seen on DIY or HGTV. I think she's in her 2nd year of podcasting so I have some catching up to do.
From there, I learned about Alyson Stanfield, from ArtBizCoach.com. I subscribe to her newsletter, read her blog and can't wait to get into it deeper. I know I'll buy some of her teleseminars too. I feel like I've only scratched the surface here but one of the messages I've heard loud and clear is how important it is to have a current, active mailing list.I've been building mine slowly but surely. I send postcards to the list before each show or group of shows. Here's my new idea to beef up my mailing list.
The little slips of paper request a person's name, address, phone and email address. (I'll have pens there too.) The gift set is valued at $11, which I'm now thinking I should state on the sign too. Maybe not. Free is all people need to read.
How cute is this sign with the little ladybug? If I switch to a different gift set, I make a new sign - easy!I'll try it at my next show, May 11 & 12 and report my findings.
In other craft show news, I received my application to Webster Village Days. (Hi Ida!) That will be my first outdoor show which means I need to kick the tent purchase into high gear. I told Steve we'll need to practice setting it up on grass and asphalt because I'll encounter both conditions.
Grandma Hattie's Spring Open House & Gift Sale
At the Historic Osborne House
146 Maple Avenue, Victor, NY
Friday, May 11, 12:00-6:00
Saturday, May 12, 10:00-4:00
.At the Historic Osborne House
146 Maple Avenue, Victor, NY
Friday, May 11, 12:00-6:00
Saturday, May 12, 10:00-4:00
Labels: Craft Shows
posted by Stefani at 1:37 PM
2 Comments:
Good idea! And I agree that all they need to know is FREE!
Thanks for the mention, Stefani. So glad to have you as a subscriber!
For your mailing list, I think it's important to tell people that they're signing up for your mailing list. Tell them what they'll get and how often. Otherwise, people are reluctant to share their info for fear of being bombarded with stuff they don't want.
Good luck!
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