I'm sweatin' bucket's over Blade show this year!

RDT

RDT

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I got a table!!!(info forthcoming). My very first show and though I have had a lil' bit of success as far as selling I am nervous about Blade show. Anyone get that performance anxiety? Having to sit there for hours and host people, I am not the most talkative guy in the world. My wife's coming along as well, she should give me interesting feedback as far as her perspective of the show and show goers. I have been only once before to Blade. A regular attendie at the NY shows but this is a big deal for me. Anyone have any thoughts? Should I have a few drinks before the show ;) I am questioning my abilities more now than ever. Peace....Rich
 
You'll be fine.......I'll come by and say hello - and if you send me a check this week will even come by to "purchase" a knife. I can walk by every few hours to "buy" a new knife. It may raise your confidence, and it may bring other customers. It seems to work well when we do the 3 card monty thing in NYC

or you could have a few drinks.

Best,

PJG
 
I am not the most talkative guy in the world.
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Yeah, right! If you talk half as much as you type you'll be fine! :D
Based on the trade shows I've been to in the bicycle industry and healthcare fields, here are some tips for things I've seen work at shows:
1) If you want a busy table, serve free beer from the tap.
2) If you want a busy table, hire a bikini model to stand around and pretend to be interested.

Anything else is my advanced seminar and that'll cost you $300. :D
 
Have the wife serve beer wearing a bikini!! :eek:
You'll have guys all over your table and you won't have to say a word. Even if you did say something no ones going to paying attention to ya!

Things I've noticed good table holders do.
Look the customer in the eye. Smile. Stand up. Answer stupid questions. Shake hands. Don't talk on the phone, while ignoring the customer. Don't spend half your time talking to buddies while they block your table.

Congrats on the table and I'm sure you'll do fine. If not....get some beer and the wife a bikini!
 
Oh, don't stab anyone, either, although after a few days I'll bet you'll be tempted to! :D
Also, make sure it's your WIFE who wears the bikini, NOT you! :D
 
LOL :D All very good advice. Bob Lum mentioned some of the sam eto me. Have my wife there, etc. However, she refuses to wear the bikini. Oh well you perverts have to use your imagination. She's real easy on the eyes too ;) Aiko, the check's in the mail. Chiro, yeah man. I can type up a storm if the subject is near and dear...LOL I promise I will try not to stab anyone. It will be hard, I will have to show much restraint but that's what the wife's for. To calm me ;) shappa, you going? Thanks guy, take care....Rich
 
Good luck Rich! From what I've seen of your work and imagination, I think you'll generate a lot of interest in your knives. What's more, you'll meet many fine people. There are a lot of "old timers" there who will be willing to talk to you, if that's your gig. Maybe some day I'll get to go back to Blade and then I'll meet all you guys. Have a great show,
 
Shappa see you there! Dave, thanks maybe we'll see ya next year. Take care guys....Rich
 
If the wife refuses to wear a bikini that could really attract people to the table.
( about 30 years ago I had some jewelery in an arts festival which was held outside in July.Friday was very slow in attendance.There was an artist from France who was wearing an almost there bikini.That was bad enough ,until she decided to lay back on her lounge chair and sunbathe topless.Whenever anyone would ask to see a piece of her art,she would just get up and talk to the person as she was.This went on for about two hours before the local police told her to put her top back on.She was in the papers the next morning,and her booth was mobbed all weekend.)
 
If you want a busy table, hire a bikini model to stand around and pretend to be interested.
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Unfortunately, that's not far from the mark.

Question: Who would you rather buy a custom knife from: An attractive friendly female (showing some cleavage maybe?), or a grizzled neanderthal-looking antisocial knifemaker with a fake smile plastered on their mug?
[No offense to any grizzled neanderthal-looking antisocial knifemakers ...heck, I'm one myself. After all, a man's got to know his limitations.]

If you want to sell a lot of knives, hire a pretty girl(s) to do the selling for you. Of course, it requires that you teach them something about the work that you do so they can answer any questions, but that problem can be solved by just making them 'cheat sheets' for your wares, and having them call you on the cell phone if there are any questions they can't answer ...which leaves you free to roam around the show :)
 
I'm not much into karambits, but to the unitiated, ie myself, they look pretty neat. I'm likin your fighter in the variant section. Do you make anything besides karambits?
 
RDT, if you can get this chick to help out, I'm pretty sure you'd sell some stuff, if you could get anyone to pay attention to YOU long enough to get their wallets out, that is! :D

In fact, look closely at that picture (her hand, pervs) and you'll see she's all ready to sell, sell SELL!!! :D
 

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jiminy,
You are right I guess. I was gonna leave wifey at home so I could hit the strip clubs in At but I guess selling is more important so she comes...LOL ;)
Silenthunterstudios, thanks for the complimenT! I do make other knives besides karambit. I will have them at blade. BTW, my web site is waaay outdated so keep an eye out for a new updated version with more pics. Check the Kris out here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343449

Chiro, OMG! She can sell me anything and work for me....HELL YEAH! :eek: ;)
 
Ummmm, yeah, that's because we used to date...yeah that's it we used to date. :rolleyes: ;) How'd you do that?
 
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