Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Patience and Diligence (Part II)

If you read my last post, you know that 2010 ended a little flat for GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts on Etsy. It was time to create a new plan and follow through. 

Inspirational Keepsake Box
available at GrapeVineCeramicsGft

That's when I joined another Etsy Team -  the Promotional Frenzy Team, this team is all about promotion. You get what you give with this team. Participation is key! I was introduced to the team by Mandy from Inspired Designs aka Heartstrings by Janice, through of all things a team BNR (Buy and Replace). I was listed in this BNR for less than 30 minutes and sold an item that I didn't even have a formal listing of in my shop. I decided that I needed to check this out.

Heart Charm Necklace
by HeartstringsByJanice
While Mandy is no longer with the team, I decided to stay and have tried to be an active participant. I've had the opportunity to promote myself as well as cross-promote others. Since joining the team, I've been pushed to create a blog, list an item a week, promote myself and treasuries. There have been workshops on improving photography and  shop critques. I've met great people, who as in the Etsy D Listers Team are just trying to find their way and succeed.

I dug in really hard and added the Promotional Frenzy Team strategies to what my existing plan. By the end of May, I had met my goals for the year. I had sold 25 items and have been able to maintain at least 50 items in the shop.

Tulips - Blank Floral Fine Art Card
by Painted Memories by Ros
She purchased the first item I ever sold in a BNR

What I really like about the Promotional Frenzy Team is they are always evolving. Promotion is the name of the game and when the field changes so do they.

15 comments:

  1. Congrats on meeting your goal. That is awesome! I am a fellow promo frenzy teammate, and I am in love with the passion this team has. Good luck on your next goal.

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  2. It's great that you get so much from being on the team. We get what we give, that's for sure. I love the Keepsake Box!

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  3. It's a great team :) Glad you've been enjoying it!! :) Take a chance to stop by my blog and vote if you have a chance :)

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  4. Very inspirational words for a new member as my self. I joined a week ago. So far, I've had a wonderful experience, improved, my views, and met a wonderful set of people.

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  5. VERY inspirational....I just applied thanks to this post. hope they accept me!

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  6. This is by far my favorite team, too!

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  7. nice tribute to the best team out there~

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  8. So happy to hear of your success. Keep up the good work. Promotional Frenzy team rocks!!!

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  9. I was asked to join in on a bnr as well back in February. I joined after that and my shop quickly the boost it needed. I've learned so much about promoting this year. Great team!

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  10. hello! I'm a new member as well : ) And I make ceramics too. nice to meet you.

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  11. Congratulations! I'm glad it's working for you.

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  12. uniquecozytreasures- I haven't done the bnr yet, but need to. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  13. Congrats! The great thing about the promo team is that it's always pushing you to do more, which in the end is worth it, at least to me it is :)

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