The power of a badge

[Seahorse]

I made a badge a while back and wore it on my coat when I went to post a sale.
The lady behind the counter was a beautiful Indian lady and I thought some of my jewellery would really suit her and look amazing on her.
I get to the counter and she actually notices the badge saying she liked it and thought it was really unusual, so like a true self promotion junkie I give her the one business card I have left on me.
Never underestimate the power of a badge.

[Bowed Over]

Way to go - hope she orders loads and loads from you. Need to take a leaf out of your book on self promotion - I am shockingly bad at it!!!

Cheers.

Lisa

[Caroleecrafts]

I have a tote bag that I made with my business card printed on it as not quite as confident as you well done.

Why is it that a lot of crafters are unable to self promote, I can promote other crafters easily but do not feel comfortable blowing my own trumpet. I suppose it is because I never feel what I do is good enough.

[Scorch]

Always a good idea, having some cards handy & not being afraid to hand 'em out.

I did the same when a girl noticed and commented on my leather maple-leaf hairclip, at the Ally Pally exhibition at the weekend... you never know!

[greannancrafts]

Why is it that a lot of crafters are unable to self promote, I can promote other crafters easily but do not feel comfortable blowing my own trumpet. I suppose it is because I never feel what I do is good enough.

We have jute shopping bags with our logo on, which we either give away free for a certain spend or sell for £3 - they are really good bags.

If the customer comes to our stall bringing our bag we give 10% discount as a way of thanking them for walking around promoting us.

You have to be a marketeer as well as a crafter these days.

Jane

[swirlyarts]

Oh I do it all the time - I'm shameless I've even been known to leave a business card in with the tip when paying for a meal - the only problem is that you have to ensure it is a decent tip!

My stuff can't be easily worn though - I'll have to fashion a chicken skirt or something!!

[autumn rose]

Good luck with future sales (really hope she gets in touch!) and well done for carrying cards...

(I forget to carry them most the time! well actually I forget me bag..car keys...phone...name lol)

[indri]

Always a good idea to have something that you can wear or take with you to show people what you do! Gets them asking before you have to say anything!

[Seahorse]

Why is it that a lot of crafters are unable to self promote, I can promote other crafters easily but do not feel comfortable blowing my own trumpet. I suppose it is because I never feel what I do is good enough.

Im awful at the promotion thing.Any promotion I have is non verbal.
As soon as the lady spoke to me I got all shy and quietly and quickly said 'thanks, I made it', then whipped out the card and scarpered.