[Jewelry making - Article 00132] - Re: [Orchid] Finding a jewelry rep.

[T Lee]

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    Hi Tereze, I too have been searching for a rep for a while with not
    much luck  A few suggestions that have come my way-  talk to the
    stores that you sell to (or would like to even) and ask them what
    reps they like to deal with, many will share the names of their reps
    that sell line to them. I've tried to talk to other craftspeople who
    do compatable work but thats not always productive, understandably. 
    I have had a few contacts at trade shows, since many reps are there,
    but still no good fit for my work yet.  I think an important
    criteria of a potential rep is considering what other lines they
    show.  It doesnt seem to be a benefit to be the high end line, makes
    it harder for them to sell to the existing accounts that they have
    relationships with. 

    I have settled on the fact that I must service my own accounts with
    trunkshow visits, phone calls and developing the 'story' that sells
    the line.  Unfortunately all things that take me off the bench and
    away from what I love but its seems to be the price of growth. 

    Any wise advice or opinions out there?  t lee vegas newbie doing a
    frantic daily tailchase to prepare..... http://www.tleegold.com 


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