[Woodcarver] Marketing

[Bonnie Schroeder]

At the risk of sounding mushy, I'm sitting here thinking how very lucky I
am, as a new carver, to be able to benefit from being a part of this group.
As a frustrated accountant, trying to get a new career going in carving
doors and mantels, I am in awe of all of you.  I've bought your books, and
visited your websites, and now I get to benefit from your very generous
sharing of information from your years of experience.   Just want you all to
know how much I appreciate it.  I don't have much to offer right now, but
hopefully someday I'll be able to give back just as you are.

Thank you!

Bonnie Schroeder
Vancouver Island
Canada

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ramsey" <ron at carvedbyramsey.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Marketing



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> I'm fortunate to live in an area of very high end second homes.  That

> market seems to still be going strong.  Sometimes they will be

> spending multi millions of dollars for a third or fourth home.

> People will spend money for functional items for their homes.  One

> thing I have done is to drive through high end neighborhoods and look

> for ongoing construction.  I introduce myself, show my portfolio and

> pick the brain of the workers.  Once they see my work they are very

> helpful.  I then contact the contractors and owners and send them

> promotional material.  I have tried cold mailings without much

> success but when I can somehow personalize my contact it helps.  The

> direct contact allows me to qualify the home or owners as to the

> appropriateness of having my work and to evaluate the likely ability

> of the owners to afford my work.

>

> Ron Ramsey

> http://www.carvedbyramsey.com

>

>

> >In Chicago, he should be looking at the renovation market.  Those old

> >brownstones have had most of their fireplaces walled up to create

multiple

> >flats.  There must be some way to contact those new owners and let them

know

> >of the quality and uniqueness of Joe's work.  As a rule of the thumb,

> >selling is the easy part.  The hard part is getting the initial lead for

an

> >interested party.  In any economy, that is a challenge.  Having this

> >discussion here might get some insights and suggestions Joe can use.

> >Arn

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