My Business Cards Worked!!! Now What?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the experiences of participants who have recently engaged with potential customers through promotional efforts, such as flyers and business cards, and the subsequent interactions that followed. Participants share their thoughts on how to approach these interactions and what materials to provide to potential customers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their excitement about receiving a call from a potential customer after placing a flyer in their apartment building.
  • Another participant suggests providing just a catalog and being present to answer questions, while also considering the potential for bookings.
  • Several users mention the importance of not overwhelming the potential customer with too many materials, such as order forms, to avoid feeling pushy.
  • One participant expresses the idea of following up with a recipe to engage the potential customer further.
  • Another participant discusses the challenges of promoting their business in a complex with "no soliciting" signs and seeks advice on how to navigate this.
  • Some participants share their experiences with using catalog totes to facilitate conversations about products.
  • One participant notes the importance of being gentle and respectful in follow-up communications with potential customers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to follow up with potential customers and what materials to include when dropping off a catalog. Some participants agree on the importance of not overwhelming the customer, while others suggest including additional information about specials and bookings.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants sharing personal experiences and strategies for engaging with potential customers in their local communities. The discussion reflects a variety of approaches and considerations based on individual circumstances.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on customer engagement strategies and promotional tactics may find this discussion beneficial.

cmdtrgd said:
Harriet - have a show and send out invites to everyone in the complex! That way you're not posting stuff.
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I need names. The mailboxes are not up to date. Are you suggesting sending to Apt #?
 
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cmdtrgd said:
Harriet - have a show and send out invites to everyone in the complex! That way you're not posting stuff.
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Good idea! I was thinking of doing that for March.

We have no soliciting signs around, but we also have a cork board where the building MGR posts notices...the Partylite lady puts stuff up so I figured it was OK. My poster was taken down once, but I put it back up and attached an envelope with my business cards in it and it's stayed up since, so hopefully someone took it down because they wanted my contact information!
 
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pamperedharriet said:
I need names. The mailboxes are not up to date. Are you suggesting sending to Apt #?
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Can you put them under doors? Would that be soliciting? We get stuff stuffed under our doors all the time.
 
We only get management notices under our doors.
 
Winnipegk said:
Good idea! I was thinking of doing that for March.

We have no soliciting signs around, but we also have a cork board where the building MGR posts notices...the Partylite lady puts stuff up so I figured it was OK. My poster was taken down once, but I put it back up and attached an envelope with my business cards in it and it's stayed up since, so hopefully someone took it down because they wanted my contact information!
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I'll have to ask the new management if they will have a cork board so we can hang flyers and business cards. Wouldn't be that bad of an idea but up until a month ago we used to be able to go there and pay our rent and now they want us to mail it to another location off the premises--sucks! It's almost like there is no reason to go in there anymore!

We can't even hang anything in the laundry rooms! Nothing on our front doors either!
 
I can only hope that someone will see my PC label on my car and ring my bell!
 
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pamperedharriet said:
I'll have to ask the new management if they will have a cork board so we can hang flyers and business cards. Wouldn't be that bad of an idea but up until a month ago we used to be able to go there and pay our rent and now they want us to mail it to another location off the premises--sucks! It's almost like there is no reason to go in there anymore!

We can't even hang anything in the laundry rooms! Nothing on our front doors either!
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Really??? We can't put stuff in the laundry rooms, but if I wanted to put something on my door, I could.

Are you in a condo or apartment?
 
I am in an apartment. I had to move from the other one I was in for 3 years to here December 1st as the side of the street I was on was converting to condos. We used to be able to hang stuff on our doors but just before Christmas they sent out notices asking everyone to remove things from their doors as they want everything "uniform". I felt bad for all the people who had just bought wreaths,etc and had to find somewhere else to put them.
 
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Well, I got ahold of her. She said it was too expensive for her work friends but she'd like to place an order for herself next month when she has more money. So that's good! I basically just said I was here to answer any questions she had and didn't push anything else on her at all - I just hope she keeps me in mind for the future. !
 
Winnipegk said:
Well, I got ahold of her. She said it was too expensive for her work friends but she'd like to place an order for herself next month when she has more money.

So that's good! I basically just said I was here to answer any questions she had and didn't push anything else on her at all - I just hope she keeps me in mind for the future. !
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Well, at least the "ice" is broken now and hopefully she will place her order and maybe down the road book a show for you. You did good!
 
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