Success only runs one direction....
At last…national media found us. Read the article here.
A big high five to all you folks out there spreading the word. Small businesses…large businesses…everyone who hands out a flyer or tells someone new about The 3/50 Project. You guys breathe life into our message, sharing your passion for keeping it real on Main Street. You, my friends, are rock stars.
Now, whaddaya say we go for the Today Show next? Fire up Twitter, folks. Let’s do this thing.
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Hey there, RetailSpeaks members, it’s time for another RS:Live! pre-show conference call…this time, focused on Atlanta Gift. While we normally aim for the Monday preceding a show, this time we’re opting for Tuesday night to accommodate the number of folks returning from a long holiday weekend (present company included).
Join us to swap info, share notes, and visit about how to approach the largest show of the summer.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Time: 7:00 E / 6:00 C / 5:00 M / 4:00 P
Duration: One hour
Call in number: Will be sent via our email service
Admission: Must be a current member of RetailSpeaks
RSVP: Via the RS email system
RS:Live! conference calls are offered exclusively to members of RetailSpeaks. For more information or to apply for membership, visit RetailSpeaks.com.
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It’s not often I’ll actually utter the words “Told you so,” but folks, this is one of those times a little boasting is in order. [click here to continue…]
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Yes, the photo above is legit. It’s really a billboard on Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Morrie’s, the company paying for the space, is a Saab dealership that’s been around for decades. Their customer base, as a Saab dealer, is wide ranging, from late 20’s to customers well into their senior years.
Which begs the question: Would your mom think this is funny? Clever? Or a representation of an auto dealer who was more in line with frat boys than $50,000 vehicles? [click here to continue…]
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Admit it. We could all use a healthy dose of laughter once in a while. Thanks to the ever-wonderful Jan Brockway (Pomegranate Home & Garden in Bend, OR) for sharing this little gem:
Honest to goodness, some of the stories will boggle your mind. I mean, c’mon. The blog’s tagline is “When professional cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong.” You just know there’s good material in there.
Love this one in particular. Yet another reason we never, ever, ever took verbal orders over the phone in my storefront days.
Photo courtesy of CakeWrecks.com
Note: Some of the humor may be a bit ”out there.” You’ve been warned.
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This may be one of the most well produced pieces I’ve seen yet about The 3/50 Project. Big high five to Fox 4 (WDAF TV) in Kansas City for the terrific coverage.
You folks in KC have had a lot of great media exposure this week, between KCUR Radio and Fox 4. Go grab a German Chocolate Concrete at Foo’s for me, then toast to your new found visibility.
Here’s to big things ahead!
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Is The 3/50 Project having a positive influence on your business? On a group of businesses you’re part of?
And would you be willing to talk to the media about it?
We have a major media opportunity that needs local color. If you have a story to share (beyond customers telling you they like the concept), please comment below with an explanation of what you’ve experienced and what the impact has been on your business. We’re looking for outcome…not what you’re doing to promote the cause.
Gotta be quick, folks. This one’s time sensitive…and worth it. Believe me.
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Click here to listen to the segment about small business on the Walt Bodine Show
For those of you outside KCUR radio listening area (Kansas City and surrounding cities), here’s a recording of Monday’s program. It runs one hour, total. Have to admit, I love the fact callers were so committed to local brick and mortars. Go team!
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