Full Version: Chuck, where are you

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#50]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#46] 18 Jul 2006

Chuck,

My method probably goes against most "official" marketing strategies, but I've had a good degree of success with the casual, face-to-face, "regular guy" approach.

I just got back from being gone for a few days and I have some loose ends to tie up. Just wanted to let you know I saw your message.

I'll be back to elaborate, possibly in a new thread, in the "marketing" folder.

From: Peter [#51]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#46] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
How does one get entre` to the folks in the first place to show them the sample?


Chuck....

I am amazed !!!!! Truly !!!!

At the Beach Party....

Your the bloke that wore the grass skirt...your the bloke that couldnt be shut up......your the bloke that would not let go of the microphone....your the bloke that talked to everything standing upright...

Youve got personality plus..youve got a giant smile and a friendly face..
when you smile and talk..people listen ,because you have that endearing quality about you.

You speak with authority,conviction and self believe in the timbre of your voice and the quality of your words.

All this I have gained from the times we speak on skype..


Cindy has given you exceptional advice.

Pick up the phone and call, ask for the responsible person, ask for an appointment, put it in your diary, take your business cards, your portfolio/brochures, your book of sorts and a small engraved item
( make sure it has your business details on it as well)...and go yak with them...

Like at rotary or lions or the chamber..just be Chuck..( whilst mentioning the different things you can do for them)


and...Knowing the Chuckster.......you will be so busy you wont know what to do with yourself.

Cold Call: pick a day, pick 10 different places..simply walk in introduce yourself and point at the things You could do for them...or..suggest things...after introducing yourself of course..

Now..you will get the occassional.." Get Lost"..but that is par for the course....

You will get the hang of it in no time. :-) 

regards
Peter

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#52]
 18 Jul 2006
To: Peter [#51] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
I am amazed !!!!! Truly !!!!

At the Beach Party....

Your the bloke that wore the grass skirt...your the bloke that couldnt be shut up......your the bloke that would not let go of the microphone....your the bloke that talked to everything standing upright...


And YOU are the bloke that Kissed ME B-) 

In a casual atmosphere, where I am not trying to promote or sell, I'm great.. ( just ask me) but believe it or not, I am quite shy and in situations like cold calling ( which I KNOW I have to get over)... I freeze up.

Sigh....

From: Peter [#53]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#52] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
And YOU are the bloke that Kissed ME


Its a Serbian Thing ;-)  B-) 

Peter

From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#54]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#52] 18 Jul 2006

Chuck, I cannot believe that you are like that since I also suffer from terminal fear of cold calling. As you said in a casual atmophere I'm fine but on a sales call I turn into a bowl of quivering jelly. Are you sure we are not related? Actually, I didn't develop the terninal part until after I got sick, but I always did fear it. Just remember, a lot of actors and singers get so nervous before going on stage that they vomit so you aren't alone in this fear. Dave

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#55]
 18 Jul 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#54] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
Just remember, a lot of actors and singers get so nervous before going on stage that they vomit so you aren't alone in this fear. Dave



Dave, God help us both if we ARE related ( insert laugh here).

As for being on stage? I have been. I have been in radio, been an MC, had a television show on the local cable channel, no fears, no butterflies....nothing.....it is just something that comes naturally to a ham.....

But SELLING??????? That is different.

From: Peter [#56]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#55] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
But SELLING??????? That is different


No Chuck....it isnt


Peter B-) 

From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#57]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#40] 18 Jul 2006

Oops, wrong example :-$  How about Croquet clubs, I know of at least one (devil)  Did you ever get into sublimation? Dog shows are great, just make a tee shirt with a dog on the back and on the front I printed "Ask me how to get a picture of your dog on a tee like this" and walk around with it on. You'd be surprised by the # of people who will stop you and initiate a conversation which for me was a heck of a lot easier than me starting the conversation. Dave

From: Peter [#58]
 18 Jul 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#57] 18 Jul 2006

ICEBREAKER

Dave you are a legend.....

Make a Badge sublimated that you wear when you call on someone that asks them a question...do you want your business to be noticed...ask me how..

Then start yakking Chuck.

:-)  :-)  :-) 

EDITED: 18 Jul 2006 by PETER

From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#59]
 18 Jul 2006
To: Peter [#58] 18 Jul 2006

Peter, You got it. When are we going to meet in an airport again? There I go, taking a thread off topic again.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#60]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#55] 18 Jul 2006

Chuck,

Dave Loda may have a good alternative to the cold call. Get the potential customer to ask the first question. Now, how do you do that?

I remember the motto that Herbalife distributors used to wear on their shirts. "Lose Weight Now, Ask Me How." I knew a very successful distributor who was stopped all of the time and asked about their program, simply because of a button he wore everywhere.

I haven't posted much in this thread. You know where I stand with you. :-)  :-)  :-) 

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#61]
 18 Jul 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#59] 19 Jul 2006

These posts are coming so fast, is this a chat room?

From: Peter [#62]
 18 Jul 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#59] 19 Jul 2006

quote:
Peter, You got it. When are we going to meet in an airport again?


and you reckon our wives wont talk ?

:D 

From: LipChip [#63]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38] 18 Jul 2006

Hello Chuck,
Do you know "Hula Mike" that hangs out in the Dyesub.org forum? He now lives on the island of Oahu, and might be a good contact to get in touch with. Sharing with him might be a good thing for both of your companies.

From: LipChip [#64]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#46] 18 Jul 2006

Wear that Hula skirt into their business. That will get their attention.

EDITED: 19 Jul 2006 by LIPCHIP

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#65]
 18 Jul 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#61] 18 Jul 2006

quote:
These posts are coming so fast, is this a chat room?


Interestingly enough I had suggested that once.

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#66]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LipChip [#64] 19 Jul 2006

quote:
Wear that Hula skirt into their business. That will get there attention.


There is an idea Dave........:)

From: Toni (TONI56) [#67]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#40] 18 Jul 2006

Chuck,

One option is to use your laser engraving identification tags. Electrical contractors have to have them before jobs can be completed. We do those & tags for several industrial clients that make equipment. Most of the equipment does not stay in our area. Most of our clients have fairly simple needs.
1. White/black, black/white, & red/white tags.
2. They typically need the tags in a couple days. Okay sometimes the same day. They fax the order with the detail, we confirm & go from there.

Good money in a plastic bag filled with a couple hundred tags. No architects to deal with, like interior signage. :-)  I think if you market prompt service at a fair price this could be a good option.

From: UncleSteve [#68]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#52] 18 Jul 2006

"Hi! I'm Chuck and I'm an engravaholic!" on a button or, even better, engraved on a name tag!

Or "My name is Chuck and I engrave everything! What's yours?"

And worst case, go out wearing your coconuts but engrave them first! (devil) 

From: Rolf (RJB2108) [#69]
 18 Jul 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#66] 18 Jul 2006

Hey Chuck,

I have not been on this forum for some times.
I have looked in but not posted anything. (exept that I'm closing my shop)

Tonight I thought I stop by and see what's going on.
I noticed this tread and have read it all.

There are so many good advices (?) here. I too hope that you don't consider to quitt. You are a super great guy.

I can not give you any advice other than what so many others have said. Life and business is like a train ride many mountains to climb and many valley to go through.


KEEP YOUR CHIN UP

YOU CAN DO IT

Rolf (The Ice cream eating fool) ;-) 

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