[nagdu] Bringing my dog?

Fri Oct 16 15:02:55 UTC 2015

Oh, I think confidence could have a lot to do with it. I could have a confidence in what I was selling and believe in it with a passion, but I might not have the confidence to get out there and greet people and talk about it. That does truly require some confidence. I know this isn’t a debate for sure, but I just believe that confidence is important here. You will present yourself better with that confidence.
Cindy Lou Ray
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> On Oct 15, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Star Gazer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 			You're most welcome. 
> If you want, write me off-list, I can't find your address. 
> My older daughter could sell home pregnancy test kits to 80 year old men.
> She just has that talent. A guide dog or lack of one wouldn't impact her at
> all. I don't know if you have a selling talent, I've never met you. Michael,
> I don't think confidence has anything to do with this. I think it has far
> more to do with aperson's ability to sell, to know both the merchandise and
> the person they are selling to. You have to know what appeals to the person
> you're talking to and why your product can meet that need better then
> anybody else's product and why they should buy from you right now v.
> researching and buying from someone else later. And you have to do it
> without being obnoxious. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie via
> nagdu
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:13 PM
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> Cc: Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?
> 
> Rebecca,
> YES, THIS!!! Thank you... you put into words something I couldn't quite spew
> out on my own. :) I've got six weeks to make stuff and decide what I want to
> do, but you very quickly paired it all down into one thought. Thank you!
> Daryl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Star Gazer via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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> Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:54:27 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?
> 
> 				Deryl, what you don't want is for you to
> spend time chatting with someone about Jenny, then have the person say "it's
> been great talking with you, your jewlrey looks so pretty, we'll be by again
> later" and have them walk away. That time and energy is better spent on
> talking with actual customers who are there to buy your product not chat
> about your dog. 
> If you bring her, you need to make it clear in your own mind and to your
> customers that you are there to sell and Jenny is your guide. If you are
> good at redirecting conversation "So would you like to see the braclets I
> have" when someone starts about Jenny, then you'll be fine. If you can't do
> this, you may want to leave her home. 
> Whatever you do isn't set in stone. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie via
> nagdu
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:28 AM
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> Cc: Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?
> 
> Hello!
> Interesting thoughts, everyone. Thank you all so much for your opinions! :)
> I LOVE the table cloth idea; will take a look and see what I can find or
> borrow :)
> 
> The only concern I have is that Jenny can get restless and is perhaps a
> little too friendly... not necessarily the best combination with open
> containers of little tiny round things... or sharp implements. But now that
> I think about it, she'll sit behind my chair for HOURS while I bead stuff at
> home...
> 
> Daryl
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Hingson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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> Cc: Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> Sent: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:13:05 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via
> nagdu
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 4:02 AM
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> Cc: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bringing my dog?
> 
> 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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