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| earthmamaT |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 9:26:25 PM
I have a small herbal business where I make bath salts, facial scrubs, facial elixir, facial serium, soaps ect. I usually set up at farmers market's and I do really well during farmers market season. But about 3 months ago I started thinking about trying to sell my stuff to stores. Well.... I took the plunge ( after designing a presentation pkt and samples of my products) and went into 5 stores. Guess what happened? 4 out of 5 stores are going to carry my products. The first store ordered $941.00 of my products and paid for them with the order!!! The other 3 are placing orders on Monday... The owners kept saying "Your stuff really works" and "Your packaging is great"
I am still in shock but I have so much work to do that I can't believe it....Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Which it was. I was terrified to go into those stores but, look what happened 
Tammy ~
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi |
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| earthmamaT |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 12:26:22 PM
THANK YOU! I have not been the forum for a couple of weeks due to our now very busy schedule. No complaints
Tammy ~
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 07:11:43 AM
Congrats earthmamat!!!! :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
| dprovence |
Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 2:24:57 PM
You go Farmgirl!
Best of luck in this next phase of your business!!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #2636 |
| Lady Woodworker |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 3:15:02 PM
That's wonderful Tammy--
Congratulations!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
| SweetTsEarthlyDelights |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 5:03:32 PM
Hi Earthmama,
That is awseum Congradulations. I have been wanting to do that since last year and I started but never pushed it. This is so inspiring
And your Ghandi saying is one of my favorite sayings I actually had used that in my jean business.
Keep it up girl!!!!!
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Originally posted by Fiddlehead Farm
Way to go! I always say "Do one thing everyday that scares you". So happy for you.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
www.FineArtByT.com
http://tinasartisticramblings.blogspot.com/ |
| christine crapser |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 10:10:36 AM
Congrats!!! That is so cool, I hope to join you, it's always been my dream to have my own business! I wish you much luck !!! |
| debtea2 |
Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 5:16:45 PM
congrats tammy and good luck
you should also have a website and people can buy from you online as well
i love natural products and buy from alot of farmgals..and its extra cash for you too.
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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| marjean |
Posted - Feb 01 2011 : 10:32:45 AM
Congrats! Tammy,
Wow! You did a brave thing. I did the same thing and was pleasantly surprised they wanted my work too! Selling offline is just as exciting as selling online.
Visit my website and check out our stores, when you get the time. lol
www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com
Farmgirl sister #308
handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com
http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com
www.fullerdirect.com
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www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo
www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jan 30 2011 : 04:19:46 AM
Congratulations Tammy!!
Your an inspiration to the rest of us. . stepping out of our comfort zones is very scary indeed. I am so very happy for you and hope you keep us posted on your continued success!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://www.Eastwooddesigns.com "For all your Promotional Needs"
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time" |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 7:52:59 PM
tammy yipee for you. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| pnickols |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 4:27:39 PM
way to go Tammy ! that is just awesome ! |
| Rejena |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 2:02:05 PM
Excellent! Good job. We just sold our first two kids to direct customers this week. A good start for any small business. the beginning sales.
Best wishes!
Rejena
www.violetacresfarm.com
"Kid Run Boer Goat Farm" |
| idcityrose |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:18:00 PM
That is so exciting. It is completely scary to step "out of our boxes" and try something else and you just proved how successful it can be. Keep up the good work!
Some people look for happiness, others create it!
We are never alone in the forest of Sisters! We "Mountain Farmgirls" are outstanding in our field! |
| earthmamaT |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:12:31 PM
Thanks to all for the support. I am super busy BUT not complaining . I am working on my websited for people to be able to order products through. It is a lot of work but so far so good
Tammy ~
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:41:49 AM
Tammy, that really is neat! We probably can say "That we knew you when...." I think it must be difficult, but to have stores carry your products...you have to be 3/4 way there. I really am happy for you. When you feel like it, maybe you can list the name of the stores, & we can order from one of them....they'll want to buy even more! ;0)
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:25:29 AM
Awesome, Tammy! Congratulations! :) - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
| Marcy |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 05:31:11 AM
Tammy,
That's wonderful! Best of luck with all of this. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 04:05:51 AM
Way to go! I always say "Do one thing everyday that scares you". So happy for you.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
