How I Just Got 2 New Clients in Under 10 minutes

I honestly had some errands to run today, and was not even thinking about web stuff. I do however always carry some business cards with me.

So, I had to go downtown and get my watch band fixed. After parking I had to walk by a few streets and noticed some kind of little outdoor vendors thing going on. I decided to take a quick stroll through.

I found a guy selling something that I needed to get as a replacement item for someone. They had one of those whirly gig birds - that the wings go around when the wind blows and their birds wing had broken off after about 20 years. I spotted the guy selling them, and immediately ran over to snatch one up as it is very specific. While deciding which color to get I just asked the guy if he had a website (lol, didn't even waste time with idol chit chat). He said yes, and I quickly pulled out a card and explained I would be in the area for the winter and to contact me if he wanted any help. He immediately asked me if I do link building - and of course I said yes (hell no I don't do that - but know how to outsource it ) - so he took the card and will be in touch soon.

I grabbed my new bird and walked away - and an orange purse caught my eye just a few stands down the way. I went up to ask the gal how much - and then if she had a website, lol - and she did but needs to revamp the whole thing. I slipped in "are you selling on Etsy" and she immediately said she was gearing up to do that. I pulled out a card for her too - and she was very excited to grab it and set up a meeting as she outright told me she just didn't have the technical expertise to get some things going. I didn't buy the purse (ran out of cash) but mentioned cutting a deal for a hefty discount down the road and that elated her.

So, if you are driving around and see some kind of street fair or something, take a minute to look around. It is really as easy as just asking them if they have a website. Even if you are not in the mood to buy anything - they might be.

I could have hit up everyone there but was trying to make another appointment and had to dash.

Now that I think about it I want to kick myself as I see I just left a lot of money on the table.