A kinder, gentler form of American Idol! We'll take a look at all of your materials (catalog, website, press materials, etc.), and we will give you feedback and tips to help you with your pitches to get your products into the marketplace!
If you have catalogs, press materials, or any other sell-through materials, please bring them with you so we can review them. Also, bring your products if...
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A kinder, gentler form of American Idol! We'll take a look at all of your materials (catalog, website, press materials, etc.), and we will give you feedback and tips to help you with your pitches to get your products into the marketplace!
If you have catalogs, press materials, or any other sell-through materials, please bring them with you so we can review them. Also, bring your products if you have questions about packaging!
We will cover the following topics:
CATALOGS: best formats, what to do with it who gets it, samples of mine
SALES: how to do it, getting over the jitters, special Sarah tips and techniques, samples of letter to stores, how to find stores
SALES REPS: how to find them, what to expect, creating good working relationships, list of interview questions you can ask them, compensation options
SHOWROOMS: how and where to find, what to expect, good working relationships, list of interview questions you can ask them
TRADESHOWS: what is right one for you, where are they, costs, booths, sales tactics
3RD PARTY SALES: 3rd party sales like amazon & overstock, distributors, Licensee’s, QVC/HSN, mass retailers
*$100 / $50 for premium members
This workshop is for Day 2 of the Women Entrepreneurs Rock the World conference on May 5. You MUST be registered for Day 1 in order to participate in these amazing workshops!
Your leaders:
SARAH SHAW is Founder of entreprenette.com, which helps entrepreneurs to get products into the marketplace. She draws from her experience from owning a best-selling handbag line.
ANGELA JIA KIM is Co-Founder of Savor the Success and draws from her experience as Founder of omaroma.com, the anti-aging organic spa and skincare line that is found in luxury spas and resorts throughout the U.S.