Growing My Craft Business: Inviting Customers to My Show

[floccies]

I have been trying to do one craft show per month.

I sent invites to a self-hosted show for June 1st . Someone called to ask who I was -- said they got an invite. They sounded extremely irritated. I asked them if they had been to X or Y craft show and said I met them there. She said "So you're having a show?" I said "Yes, you can come if you like. Just let me know." She said "Alright."

Is it offensive for me to send the invite to people you filled out a card at my table?

I'm just trying to increase the level of my business.

 

[tlennhoff]

I would on the invites include where you got their information - you know that you are sending to everyone that gave you contact information at x or y craft show in the future. Invites coming from people I don't know would make me nervous also.

 

[chefann]

Or send out an invite that specifically states:
You expressed interest in the Pampered Chef when we met at Craft Show X. Here's your chance to get a closer look...I'd also feel less nervous going to a show hosted by a stranger if it were in a public place, not their home.

 

[reba515]

I'd also feel less nervous going to a show hosted by a stranger if it were in a public place, not their home.

I personally would feel more nervous having complete strangers into my home.
JMO.

 

[MGG]

Or send out an invite that specifically states:
You expressed interest in the Pampered Chef when we met at Craft Show X. Here's your chance to get a closer look...

ChefAnn that is great verbage for this type of invite!! Next time perhaps make it a mystery hostess show to motivate people to come and buy, then get all the outside orders you can so that the winner gets a nice shopping spree no matter how many actually attend. This will work miracles for your business. No better commercial for you than an excited winner of a shopping spree telling all her friends.