Comments on: Overcoming Shyness for the Sake of Word-of-Mouth Promotion http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/ Remarkable Beaded Jewelry, Hair Accessories, & More Mon, 20 May 2013 15:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Dealing with REJECTION « MEGAN'S CREATIVE BLOG http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-1366 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:20:13 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-1366 [...] big of a deal to most people, but you may remember, outside of my safe-zone of cyberspace, I am incredibly shy in real-life. Walking into an art gallery with the intent to ask about submitting my work, IN PERSON, was [...]

]]> By: Autopromozione per introversi & riservati: un tasto dolente su cui conviene battere! « Sibilla Graphics & Crafty http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-1031 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:29:03 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-1031 [...] qui c’è una persona sulla nostra stessa barca che dice la sua su come incentivare il [...]

]]> By: Karen D'Andrea http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-940 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:32:01 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-940 You are absolutely correct. I will need to work on this. K

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-929 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:32:53 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-929 I’m assuming you’re afraid of feeling like a sales person. You don’t want the person you are talking to to feel like you are pressuring them to buy anything, so the “I don’t care if anything sells” releases that pressure.

However, it doesn’t hurt for people to know that selling your jewelry is part of what pays the bills. If you were a plumber or an electrician, you would say “I don’t care if I get paid, I just love working!”

You don’t have to straight up ask someone to “please buy something so I can eat” but it doesn’t hurt to say something like, “It’s great that I can pay my electric bill doing something that I love” or “I’m hoping my business will grow from where it’s at now.”

]]> By: Karen D'Andrea http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-928 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:29:47 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-928 Great post. The funny thing is that I was never shy in my professional life, but with my jewelry it is hard for me to respond to a complement with my business card.

And when I do hand the card out, I feel uncomfortable.

I love the jewelry I have been making and am quite proud of it.
So why do I tell people I know that my Etsy store is “my gallery” and I don’t care if anything sells?

]]> By: sheltonpickard http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-854 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:38:27 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-854 You really have hit a nerve with me…it’s sad how a lack of confidence can hold you back in a lot of aspects in your life. I’ve always said (joking with friends that are so SURE of themselves) if I could be in a cubical working on the items and they promote me I would do well!
okay, I could go on and on but I’m beginning to sound like I’m in therapy!!
Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one that has these kind of insecurities.

]]> By: Getting Support from Family and Friends « MEGAN'S CREATIVE BLOG http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-824 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:09:28 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-824 [...] not in the least bit. My lack of support from them is entirely MY FAULT. Partially a result of shyness, and partially a lack of confidence. I have yet to take the initiative to ASK for their [...]

]]> By: 150th Post – It’s Kind of a BIG DEAL « MEGAN'S CREATIVE BLOG http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-786 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:46:16 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-786 [...] Overcoming Shyness for the Sake of Word-of-Mouth Promotion Face-to-face business promotion can be a challenge for those coping with shyness (like me!) Share this:TwitterEmailFacebookStumbleUponLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. Published in: [...]

]]> By: clairashley http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-709 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:23:57 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-709 I laughing when I read your post because you hit the nail on the head!
I get what your saying completely!
It is terrifying. I feel so vulnerable when I’m showing my jewelry. I think because it was such a big part of me while I was making it and now I’m to release it into the world with the fear of rejection. Lol.

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-695 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:29:41 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-695 Hopefully we’ll both get better at handling it Crystal!

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-694 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-694 I totally get what you mean Michele. That’s why at craft fairs I’ll usually wait for the browsers to talk to me first before chatting back at them. Don’t want to scare people away!

]]> By: Michele http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-692 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:32:36 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-692 I’m not particularly shy, but I do find it hard to “read” people. Sometimes if I follow the “What Should Happen” scenario you described, it makes people think that I’m a pushy salesperson and it drives them away. I’m working on getting better at figuring out how much I can say to encourage people to linger longer.

]]> By: Crystal http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-680 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:26:23 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-680 Wow – I can completely relate to this! I struggle with shyness everyday and it can be very tiring.

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-679 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:52:33 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-679 Thanks for stopping by! Glad you found me! :-)

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-678 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:52:01 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-678 Easier said than done though! lol

]]> By: Whatsername Jewelry http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-677 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:23:43 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-677 You should be very proud of your creations. The barette you’ve pictured is beautiful. No one ever really asks me about my work, so I don’t have this problem. Oh boy, that is a problem :) Stay positive and get your name out there. p.s. found you on etsy

]]> By: Buttonhead http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-675 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:07:16 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-675 Thank you for this post! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. I feel a lot like you do. I’m more of a listener than a talker. This can make business promotion very difficult, especially when it comes to networking. I see people who are so effortless with starting conversations and chatting with others, and I always think, ‘Why can’t *I* do that?!’ I think the key is to keep challenging ourselves. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Right?

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-674 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:22:26 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-674 Sounds like you’ve got the routine down pat Heather! Way to be! :-)

]]> By: Heather http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-673 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:11:15 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-673 I’m terribly shy in public too, it’s hard to overcome! I do carry cards on me and when i get a compliment I tell them I make jewelry and I also sell them online, here’s my card! I keep it quick and simple and it’s helped me open up a bit more, but I’m a long way from being a social butterfly :)

]]> By: MegansBeadedDesigns http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/overcoming-shyness-for-the-sake-of-word-of-mouth-promotion/#comment-670 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:54:52 +0000 http://megansbeadeddesigns.wordpress.com/?p=1270#comment-670 Awww, thanks so much! The internet can be quite the safe zone for those of us socially incapable in real life situations.

… and gotta love the family members that help spread the word! I wonder if they realize how awesome they are! :-)

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