tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post3420035546713386550..comments2023-10-01T05:06:13.432-04:00Comments on Magical Beadstalk - The Artful Jeweler: Terry Spier-Kalmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442498484115791161noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-62866194131813921572009-01-09T23:12:00.000-05:002009-01-09T23:12:00.000-05:00Hi Terry, If you decide to buck the snow and come ...Hi Terry, If you decide to buck the snow and come to Florida - you might consider looking in to the A & C shows in the various areas within the Tri-County. We just had one on Los Olas Blvd.<BR/>Congrat's on becoming a grand parent. I was not aware that Windy was pregnant. How exciting for you and Elaine. <BR/>Keep up your good work. Maybe a fairy God -mother will pass by and take over your operation for a hefty fee... NO I am not drinking!!! <BR/>Take care ,Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526202978280341168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-7479687036780746442008-12-22T08:25:00.000-05:002008-12-22T08:25:00.000-05:00Hi Terry. Best wishes with your new blog. Thank yo...Hi Terry. Best wishes with your new blog. Thank you for the invitation to join in the conversation. I was struck by your comment about the seasonal changes in your business. As a business and executive coach, I notice a real decline in coaching sessions in Nov. and Dec. I get referrals but it is a difficult time for people to commit to 'just one more thing'. Summers are typically less busy as well...all that vacationing. Knowing this about my business, I try to use that time to get organized, plot new ideas, write articles, stuff that I can't seem to do when the client schedule is full. I look forward to it now and just pace my finances accordingly. Mind you, it took about 4 years for me to figure this all out. How do you take advantage of your cycles?<BR/><BR/>As to networking and 'selling' myself...I hear you on that one. I was actually resentful of the need to do that initially. So much of my success with networking has come from both practice/exposure and a shift in attitude. I now refer to it as finding and building relationships. I put the 'selling' part in the background and it helps me to sail through events. <BR/><BR/>I don't know what lies ahead this year. I just keep my creative juices flowing and do my best to surround myself with positive energy. Thinking smart helps too. I chose two conference to focus all my energy on this year rather than try to have a presence at too many. This way, I can get excited about making my first 'touch' with as many women as possible at these events. Then, I move forward to build a relationship with them over the months following the event.<BR/><BR/>Great talking with you. Missed you at BNI the past two weeks. Happy Holidays all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-28295160165435710082008-12-22T08:18:00.000-05:002008-12-22T08:18:00.000-05:00The blog is a terrfic idea. Your honesty has alway...The blog is a terrfic idea. Your honesty has always made you my hero. The new jewelry pieces you are doing are great. Your technique and style keeps changing and growing. luv it.lainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936794048995204346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-76897414382210829742008-12-21T17:11:00.000-05:002008-12-21T17:11:00.000-05:00I so agree. I did a couple of shows that cost me ...I so agree. I did a couple of shows that cost me close to $500 a piece and I just made back my fees - they each took three days of my time for so little. I think I will also stick to shows close to home that are not so expensive. Of course if I would stop buying beads and sterling I would have more money. I am really trying to spend less, only replacing what I really need, and using up some of what I have collected. I have enough to open a bead store, which has crossed my mind. But the bead stores in this area haven't been doing very well either.Terry Spier-Kalmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442498484115791161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-36826467693157036902008-12-21T16:43:00.000-05:002008-12-21T16:43:00.000-05:00I have the same fears when it comes to those craft...I have the same fears when it comes to those craft shows. As a result we only did one this holiday season. I can only get myself to the less expensive ones so that at least we won't be in the hole if it is not successful. I know I know, it takes money to make money, but ....ChezChanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485958981459510640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012867971111872828.post-6973825286966005072008-12-21T10:29:00.000-05:002008-12-21T10:29:00.000-05:00Congrats on the new blog, Terry! I love your jewe...Congrats on the new blog, Terry! I love your jewelry so much, and as a small business owner myself, I understand how hard it is for you to promote yourself. But that's why you have us - those of us who are such big fans of your work! All of us who wear your jewelry are walking ads for you - when people compliment me on one of your pieces, I give them a whole spiel about you and suggest that they check out your website and/or contact you when they're looking for gifts for friends and family. I always stress that you're a local artisan, because I know lots of folks around here are into buying local. Good luck - I look forward to future posts!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753804251346312611noreply@blogger.com