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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
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 Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 9:26:25 PM
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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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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 04:05:51 AM
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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.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 05:31:11 AM
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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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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:25:29 AM
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Awesome, Tammy! Congratulations! :) - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:41:49 AM
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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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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
96 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:12:31 PM
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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 |
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idcityrose
True Blue Farmgirl
202 Posts
Rose
Idaho City
Idaho
USA
202 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 1:18:00 PM
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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! |
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Rejena
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Rejena
WY
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 2:02:05 PM
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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" |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 4:27:39 PM
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 7:52:59 PM
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tammy yipee for you. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 5:16:45 PM
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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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christine crapser
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Christine
Pattersonville
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 10:10:36 AM
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| 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 !!! |
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SweetTsEarthlyDelights
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Tina
Old Town
Florida
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 5:03:32 PM
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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
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 3:15:02 PM
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That's wonderful Tammy--
Congratulations!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 2:24:57 PM
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You go Farmgirl!
Best of luck in this next phase of your business!!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #2636 |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 07:11:43 AM
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Congrats earthmamat!!!! :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
96 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 12:26:22 PM
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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 |
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