[nagdu] Bringing my dog?

Michael Hingson mike at michaelhingson.com
Thu Oct 15 15:13:05 UTC 2015


Julie,

I always took my guide to trade shows even back in the 1980s and 90s as I
made them part of the sales process. Now you are right in that Africa is
part of the message, at least during book signings.  It is all in how
confident one feels about bringing their guide and that is what I am trying
to say. If you truly feel you shouldn't bring your guide then by all means
do not. However, a lot of that decision stems from confidence unless there
is some physical reason concerning the guide being around a table  or booth
for an extended period of time. 


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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My personal opinion is if your gut feeling is to leave her, then leave her. 
It's a personal decision and there are a lot of factors to consider.

I took Monty to a youth involvement fair a few months ago.  He did attract
folks to the table, but they were not customers.  I think Michael's case is
different since his guides are a definite part of his message or the reason
he is there doing books signings or whatever.  It makes sense for him to use
the dog as an advertising strategy.  I would take my guide next time, but I
really like Rox's suggestion of the long tablecloth.  I found I was
interacting with people about the dog and perhaps missing opportunities to
talk with actual potential customers.

Julie
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-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 8:56 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Cc: Daryl Marie
Subject: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?

Hi, guys!
Not sure how many of you know, but I make handcrafted beaded jewelry. I
decided to stop talking about it and take the plunge, and in about six weeks
I am doing my first ever craft show!

I am super excited and absolutely terrified! I know very little about
displaying my jewelry, and know that I will be creating pieces while I am
there, so my hands will be busy with beads and wire and scissors and
pliers...
I'm wondering if you think I should bring my dog. I've of two minds about
it.  It will be winter, and she can get me there safely... but it's
literally two blocks away at a small venue, and with excitement and my
nerves, I know she'll pick up on it. I also want people to focus on the
jewelry, not the dog (which I do realize can go either way).

I know that once I get one of these shows under my belt, I will probably
feel more comfortable and will definitely bring her... but I feel bad for
almost wanting her to sit this one out.

Thoughts?

Daryl
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