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A Learning Experience....

3/10/2013

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    For weeks now I have been busy with my latest creations; I have received a lot of positive feedback and generally was feeling pretty confident about it. It had been years since my last show and then it was with a totally different product, so basically I was starting all over. Since this was a small show I wasn't too worried about having enough product.
      I hoped for the best but would accept whatever...for now. 
Unfortunately it turned out to be 'whatever'.  The show was not well promoted even though I was assured it would be. It also seemed as though it was geared to a different client than would be interested in my funky boho style. I guess I could be discouraged but somehow I'm not. 
   In the booth next to me was a very nice man who had some fantastic jams and jellies. We chatted to pass the time and talked about our grandkids.  Some one else gave me a tip on an art show that would be more suited to my style.  After an absence of more than eight years I had forgotten how to pack for a show, so this was a good chance for a 'practice' run. And while re-packing I discovered something that would help enlarge my displays but actually reduce the amount of things I had to truck in and out.  So even though is was a poor show (sales traffic wise) I had a whole different attitude than I might have had 8 years ago.  Some of that might be that I have mellowed with age; might also be that I have an upcoming appointment with a lady who would like some of my jewelry for her cute little shop. 
   So I can only go up from here-right?!

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Anita Brandon link
3/24/2013 03:17:33 am

Sounds like your foray back into the world of crafts shows might not have been a success financially, but it seems like it provided insight and a dry run that will stand you in good stead as you get back in the business. Hope the new venue you found out about works out and that the "cute little shop" will be stocking a lot of your lovely pieces.

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Kathy
3/24/2013 05:12:09 am

Well, Anita I think that my "trials and tribulations" might become the subject for another post...perhaps one called the road not taken.
I was glad to see that I had not lost my ability to talk to customers-something that I was afraid went into hiding. So you are right it was good for a dry run and getting insight into customers.
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!

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