Jim-You should share some of your sales background with everyone. I'm sure you're using tried and true sales techniques in your marketing efforts...

Shim-My approach worked in part because I was a fresh face and had never called these AD's or sent them anything.

If I'd been rejected or ignored with different marketing efforts, then walked in to try to sell my services-it could get very dicey. If someone's already told you no, then tread very lightly. AD's do talk amongst themselves and the performers who don't take no for an answer will have their name spread around in a very negative way.

The passage of time from a rejection is important. In those instances where I haven't secured a booking, I will wait at least one year before approaching again. I will not pester an AD for work. It's one of the worst things you can do...



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Bill in Dayton