[AlpacaTalk] Sarah's livestock business was hurting!

 

She had not sold an animal in almost two years. The very existence of her farm was now in question. She contacted me as a last resort. It was easy to hear the frustration and discouragement in her voice. And Sarah is not unique. The economy has frustrated and discouraged many small farm owners.  They often believe no one can sell animals (or products) in this climate.       After a minimal investment--and renewed effort--Sarah started marketing differently.  Within three months, she had sold two animals with a plan in place to build on that success.    How did she do it?  Marketing is key.  Marketing can be learned.  There are well defined steps and strategies that got her attracting customers.  But that's not all.  The most surprising thing was that she discovered she enjoyed marketing!  What had intimidated her was the "not-knowing-where-to-begin."   (Sarah's name has been changed to protect her privacy.)            Put on a marketing seminar for your own group,  (http://beyondthesidewalk.com/seminars.shtml) Read the marketing trilogy (or just one) for complete hands on how to do it effectively!      Marketing Farm Products (http://beyondthesidewalk.com/marketing_farm_products.shtml)     Growing Your Rural Business (http://beyondthesidewalk.com/growing_rural_business.shtml)     Economy Proofing Rural Business (http://beyondthesidewalk.com/economy_proof.shtml)   Talk to me about help in re-writing your webpage or PR materials.  Even in this economy, you can find the success you dreamed with your own farm business  (http://beyondthesidewalk.com/consulting.shtml)   You CAN be successful in this economy! http://beyondthesidewalk.com/ Marketing Workshops, Books, blog/free newsletter & consulting: Growing Your Rural Business: From the Inside Out Marketing Farm Products: and How to Thrive Beyond the Sidewalk Economy Proofing Rural Business Making Money With Goats

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