Realtors or Pampering a Business

[tinat51796]

I have tomorrow afternoon off from work and I want to do something to try to boost bookings or sales. I wondered what you all think would be a better strategy....going to realty offices to try to get them to purchase thank you gifts for clients or offering to pamper a business. Or do I do both? And what words do you use when you make these offers? Thanks in advance?

 

[tinat51796]

bumping. Please, I'd really like to get some ideas. Thanks!

 

[Chef Bobby]

It's easy to pamper a business if you know someone there, (Would you like to sample a new recipe I have for brownies?) but I wouldn't know what to say if I didn't know anyone.

 

[tinat51796]

I was thinking that too. So how do I approach realtors that I don't know? I'm already talking with the one realtor that I know in town....she's looking over the ideas that I gave her.

 

[tabnat80]

I've often thought about asking realtors about buying for their clients. let me know how this works out. Maybe I'll get over my fraidycatness and ask them sometime.

 

[Luv2bake]

Here is an idea that may help... Do you have a Jr. League in your area? (If you are not sure, check AJLI Home Page to see if there is a chapter in the biggest city near you).
Jr.Leagues are all known for their fabulous COOKBOOKS. And, they are always in-the-know about events and goings on in the area. Why not partner up with their Cookbook committee for the next event?
My workplace does a craft fair on-site every November. Since I'm in League, I knew our Cookbook gals and invited them to have a table next to mine. We really cross-sold each other... and shared a lot of contact information.

Just an idea!
Amy

 

[Luv2bake]

Any luck so far? I'm always looking for tips too so please share if you found some that work!

 

[vogee13]

I was thinking that too. So how do I approach realtors that I don't know? I'm already talking with the one realtor that I know in town....she's looking over the ideas that I gave her.

would you mind sharing the ideas that you gave her? if i too get over my "shyness" I want to ask local businesses but am not sure of exactly what to offer.

 

[ragschef]

I go tin with my doctor's office by setting up an appointment to talk with him directly. He scheduled the time out for me and treated me like a professional, selling him pharmacueticals. I've yet to see a show out of it (a year later), but I sure have gotten lots of calls for recipes and orders, just by asking my doctor to schedule a time out, where I can talk to him about promoing my biz in his private office. I drop by once a month with a different recipe (something small) and everyone looks forward to me showing up now.

Hope this helps someone....

Amanda