This was Me, most of the day yesterday. Still waiting for my dentures so I'm not too talkative at the moment... traffic was far less this year and Tim was busier than I all day.
Events last year I watched as Tim got a lot of compliments of his photos, but not much for sales. So this year, I had him start putting his photos on products.
Miner's Day, yesterday ~ his sales were awesome! Not just compliments this year. People took cards, bought products and made suggestions of things they would like to see more photos on. We were both inspired by the response to the products.
Me ~ if it wasn't for the additional 'trinket' boxes. My day would have been a bust. Ever since the game company stopped the direct sales program, I've not found a product I enjoy marketing or that I have had any spark of success with...
Books, Jewelry, Religious house wares...... I still have access to the Party Lite candles, but not for events especially in this HEAT we have over the summers..... Ever since direct sales company set up the .com and made it so you could buy without a representative. That ended the income potential for reps.
So, meanwhile, as I was pondering and thinking ~ I found myself helping Tim. Set up, rearrange the table, help with sales, and of course when the wind blew!... Again at take down, home to unload...
We're doing 2 times the work with 2 tents and 2 complete set ups. Plus we are spending 2 times the fee to have the 2 business side by side.....
What are WE DOING?
After we got home, unloaded the car, repacked the product totes, took care of all the fur and foster babies {Kittens, bunnies, our cat's my dog} WE ate dinner! You don't realize how hungry you get sometimes! And we drank what must have been gallons of water.
Then we talked about it.....
The smartest and most logical thing to do at this point is SHUT DOWN THE DIRECT SALES and INVEST EVERYTHING into ONE COMPANY.
Back years ago when we did events over the summer, we did AWESOME!
Because all of our products were ORIGINAL AND HAND MADE. So with his photography being an ART FORM, we've decided to build ONE BUSINESS - TOGETHER. and we'll see how it does.
We'll have 2 times the $$ to invest and only 1/2 the $ in expenses going out. Somehow this feels like the right answer.
With him not feeling well and many doctor appointments and procedures coming up, this way, we don't have to cancel events and 1 of us can do it if the other isn't well. No more missed sales.
So - yes the 'blog' has had a few changes and links removed... Revamped and set up for what is to be the new future. Hopefully a brighter one, since this BUSINESS IS NOW OUR INCOME.....
Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.