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Good things, in this case. I'm meeting a friend who has a line of beaded necklaces for sale. We're going to talk about where to sell them. Selling was something she decided to think about "later." Her object was to enjoy making the things.
I can relate!
The fun is in the doing, the creating. For her, the challenge is in the "movin' 'em."
As it happens, I'm up for the challenge! It is fun, at this point, to figure out the answer to the question, "How do we sell these pretties?"
The love part comes in here: I've told her I will work for free until she's sold a good part of her inventory. Then, we'll think about a percentage for the jack-leg marketer (me).
This is what I just realized: I hope that she/we figure out sales and marketing sooner than later.
By that time, I think I'll want to move on. Because, after all, it's more fun when you're in it for fun.
Off to meet her for a power breakfast (insert merry, self-deprecatory laughter here). Ah, if all days could be this good!
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So true! I make jewelry too and often think I need a marketing partner. Just terrible at selling myself--despite a 30 year career in public relations. I'm making myself do more on that front right now before the holidays--only because I need money to cover supplies so I can continue my habit. She's lucky to have you! I assume this means your career was in marketing, too? I'm sure you made good use of that J-school diploma.
ReplyDeleteYes, Miss Violet, I showed her your blog when we first started talking about selling her work. I believe my remarks began, "You are gonna LOVE these!"
ReplyDeleteThe two of you have very different styles, but I've urged her to think about who and what her muses are. Just as you consult your Miriam Haskell books for inspiration, I've asked her to think about where her next ideas will come from.
So far, they seem to rise chiefly from the beauty of the beads and drops, themselves.
The creative process never ceases to intrigue me!