Iguanadon Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) So, I'm still a newbie overall and each week I learn something new and thought I'd share this weeks "a-ha" moment. I'm new to scrolling and new to selling and have had a booth at my local farmers market the past 8 Saturdays. I'm exceeding my expectations with sales and I'm happy overall with my setup as I've modified and added banners, etc as needed. I've had business cards and people take them on a regular basis. This is what they looked like. http://screencast.com/t/YVk3hEbf7N Well, yesterday I had someone grab one and then ask to borrow my pen so that she could write "puzzle guy" on the back. Lightbulb went off in my head... duh... people grab a dozen cards from various vendors as they're shopping, they get back home, look through them and when they get to my card they have no idea which vendor I was... Was this the guy that made tables out of old surf boards? Was he the one that made birdhouses?... So, here is the card I just designed and ordered which will be the ones I now have in card holders for people to take. I'll use the old ones to put in the shrinkwrap package of the items customers buy. http://screencast.com/t/M0ACzEmBLv I'd like to once again say THANK YOU to all of the members of SSV for your input, feedback and assistance as I've had a lot of questions since joining and I honestly wouldn't have been as successful with my "hobby" without all of you. Iggy PS, I plan on having an actual website created this winter. Edited August 14, 2016 by Iguanadon fastfreddy, Old Joe, jbrowning and 5 others 8 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Like the new card, Scott!......Keep up the good work ! Old Joe 1 Quote
Scrappile Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Yep, the new card should do the trick. Very well designed. Congratulations on your successful business. Quote
WayneMahler Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Congrats on your success. I like the new card, says a lot and is simple to read and understand. Good job Scott. Quote
fastfreddy Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Definitely the new card. Picture says it all.Well done. Quote
heppnerguy Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Scott, For some reason I was unable to open your card link as other have. I was interested in seeing it but unfortunately it was just a blank square for me..Nice you are doing so well with your work.. Keep it up Dick heppnerguy Quote
Iguanadon Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Posted August 14, 2016 Scott, For some reason I was unable to open your card link as other have. I was interested in seeing it but unfortunately it was just a blank square for me..Nice you are doing so well with your work.. Keep it up Dick heppnerguy Hi Dick, I'll add the actual images here... new one has the dog puzzle on it. Quote
meflick Posted August 14, 2016 Report Posted August 14, 2016 Glad you had your ah ha moment. I agree, 2nd card will definitely let them know what you do as a wood craft. Great idea to use the original card I. Your shrinkwrapped pieces already packed and then purchased. Thanks for sharing. Quote
Lucky2 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 Scott, the new card design looks great, but, I thought it was important to you that it had hand made or homemade on it. Len Quote
Iguanadon Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Posted August 15, 2016 Scott, the new card design looks great, but, I thought it was important to you that it had hand made or homemade on it. Len They will have seen my banner and I will have made my "pitch" to them... I say the same thing every time anyone steps towards the table... "... Everything you see is hand cut and everything is a puzzle..." It usually starts a conversation that includes "How long does it take you to make one?"... So on and so on... I wanted to keep the card simple. The picture of the Shepherd speaks volumes in my opinion. I appreciate you remembering my prior posts and making sure I stay on track. ;-) Quote
amazingkevin Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 So, I'm still a newbie overall and each week I learn something new and thought I'd share this weeks "a-ha" moment. I'm new to scrolling and new to selling and have had a booth at my local farmers market the past 8 Saturdays. I'm exceeding my expectations with sales and I'm happy overall with my setup as I've modified and added banners, etc as needed. I've had business cards and people take them on a regular basis. This is what they looked like. http://screencast.com/t/YVk3hEbf7N Well, yesterday I had someone grab one and then ask to borrow my pen so that she could write "puzzle guy" on the back. Lightbulb went off in my head... duh... people grab a dozen cards from various vendors as they're shopping, they get back home, look through them and when they get to my card they have no idea which vendor I was... Was this the guy that made tables out of old surf boards? Was he the one that made birdhouses?... So, here is the card I just designed and ordered which will be the ones I now have in card holders for people to take. I'll use the old ones to put in the shrinkwrap package of the items customers buy. http://screencast.com/t/M0ACzEmBLv I'd like to once again say THANK YOU to all of the members of SSV for your input, feedback and assistance as I've had a lot of questions since joining and I honestly wouldn't have been as successful with my "hobby" without all of you. Iggy PS, I plan on having an actual website created this winter. your on to something great now ,Keep the ball rolling for improvements,it's all up ,hill from here!$$$$ Quote
heppnerguy Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 Hi Dick, I'll add the actual images here... new one has the dog puzzle on it. thank you. I do not know why my computer would not open you card but I do appreciate that you took the time to upload for me. I like the cards a lot..I am really glad I got to see them Dick heppnerguy Quote
lawson56 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 Yep.The New Card, It says more about you.People will without a doubt remember you. Quote
NC Scroller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Posted August 15, 2016 The new card is super IF AND ONLY IF you just sell puzzles. If you ever branch out you will need another redesign OR have more than one card. Just my 2 cents. Quote
Iguanadon Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Posted August 15, 2016 The new card is super IF AND ONLY IF you just sell puzzles. If you ever branch out you will need another redesign OR have more than one card. Just my 2 cents. Thanks, and agreed, but I have found my niche and my passion. Puzzles for the foreseeable future and if I do branch out, then I simply go back to the original card... which was designed prior to my puzzle passion being realized. And besides, cards are so inexpensive, it's easy to create a new one and get a box of 500 any time they're needed. NC Scroller 1 Quote
Sam777 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Posted August 21, 2016 Great job, I like you new card (and the logic behind it) good for you. Thanks for sharing Sam Quote
GPscroller Posted August 22, 2016 Report Posted August 22, 2016 Have to love those "a-ha" moments! Way to realize it and run with it, one step at a time. Cards look great! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing Jeff Quote
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