For weeks I’ve been creating columns, painting panels and refinishing furniture. All this in preparation for our local business EXPO. Well, last weekend was the EXPO and it was VERY successful.
I was very happy with the way my booth came together. I’d visualized it in my head for months. It’s awesome when my visions actually become reality (there are many times I can’t get that to work out). I think this years booth looked much more put-together and professional than last years. I’m already thinking of a few minor changes for next year, but for now it’s done.
photos by Joyce http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com/
The EXPO was very busy this year. There were 900 adults that came through the first day alone. I never heard a final count for Sunday, but I would guess it had to be at least 500 people. I got a lot of positive feedback and many leads. I offered a drawing for a gift certificate toward a faux finish and got 33 people that entered. Last year I think I only got 7 or 8 entries. That’s a pretty good increase if you ask me.
I enjoy doing the EXPO, and love that my husband John joins me in the booth. He really believes in me and it shows when he talks to people about my work.
The booth is all packed up and ready to be put away until next time. So… now the fun begins. It’s time to start making those follow-up calls and schedule some appointments.
2 comments:
Bravo and congratulations. It all looks great - this is a rough time for business and I hope these new contacts will lead to good things for you.
Mary thanks. So far it's looking very promising. I've already got several appointments set up to go do some estimates. We'll see how they turn out.
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