Social Media Examiner | Assumptions made because of my niche market | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/feed/ Assumptions made because of my niche market - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business Fri, 24 May 2013 01:49:38 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-13347<![CDATA[Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-13347 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:56:26 +0000 Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker I like Mr. Nancys!  Maybe you should make that the store name: Mr Nancy's Fabric.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-13014<![CDATA[Robin Carlisle replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-13014 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:50:22 +0000 Robin Carlisle replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business This is definitely one of those "you know you're getting old stories," but one of my first jobs in high school was working in a fabric store -- for a man. In fact, all the fabric stores were either owned or run […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12872<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12872 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:27:46 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business you go, boy!  *\o/* cheering you on @robertbaker

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12871<![CDATA[Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12871 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:46:17 +0000 Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @deairby  Thank you.  Yes, I am working on some blog entries now.  Using that same theme, "Real Men Do Quilt".

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12848<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12848 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:52:08 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business Sounds like you are on your way with this. Don't know how long you have been in business, Mr. Nancy, but seems like you have a great USP- unique selling point! You will be remembered. A column or blog ("Real Men […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12843<![CDATA[Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12843 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:36:36 +0000 Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business
@charlottewood  Thank you.  That is the conclusion I have come to myself.  I just had a lady come in the store this morning to show me a quilt she had done where I helped her pick out the fabrics.  She said she […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12841<![CDATA[Charlotte Wood replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12841 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:27:01 +0000 Charlotte Wood replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker Embrace your uniqueness. Make it a feature of your business, and your branding. You stand out in the midst of your competition and it's a great thing! Tell your story. It's interesting and […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12814<![CDATA[Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12814 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:31:39 +0000 Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business
@dextereugenio  Thanks Dexter.  I am not going to change the business name as it was named to honor Momma but I  am working up a tag line similar to "Man who Quilt".  Thank you all for your help.  Peace, […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12631<![CDATA[Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12631 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:05:12 +0000 Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker
hi, sorry, but i loled a bit at your post :)
not sure if this is of any help, but i run a small social media campaign for a company / one guy that sells cleaning products.
as such we have gone with the […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12617<![CDATA[Abigail Gorton replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12617 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:13:12 +0000 Abigail Gorton replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker I totallyll believe you can get over the first impression! We are looking for ways to avoid it entirely - to have them expecting a man before the first time they meet you.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12599<![CDATA[Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12599 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:22:05 +0000 Robert Baker replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @roguecitrus 
@abigailgorton 
@joanmuschampfagnani 
@warrenveach 
@fawnmorgan Thank you all for your input.  I am currently in the process of working with my local newspaper for doing a column.  I will have to […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12580<![CDATA[Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12580 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:06:54 +0000 Fawn Morgan replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker I love your attitude.  My mother and grandmother tought me about quilting, crochet, knitting and embroidery.  My sons (all three military) crochet and do cross stitch for relaxation.  My daughter does […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12566<![CDATA[Warren Veach replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12566 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:46:31 +0000 Warren Veach replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @joanmuschampfagnani @robertbakerRobert, I really like Joan's idea about a quilting column in your local paper. It would advertise your store, and at the same time, build your reputation and credibility.You […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12562<![CDATA[Joan Muschamp (Fagnani) replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12562 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:32:16 +0000 Joan Muschamp (Fagnani) replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker It's interesting to see a man with a similar struggle that women have ...I like @warrenveach 's suggestion about adding a tagline of sorts. I also agree you need to publicly associate yourself […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12561<![CDATA[Abigail Gorton replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12561 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:14 +0000 Abigail Gorton replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbaker As @warrenveach @roguecitrus  say, it seems like your biggest challenge is getting them over their first impression. If I walk into Nancy's Fabrics store and see Robert behind the counter, I will […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12506<![CDATA[Warren Veach replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12506 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:04:03 +0000 Warren Veach replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business @robertbakerI have to admit, that when I opened this thread, Quilting was the last topic I expected to find mentioned.It kinda reminds me of the "Josephine the Plumber" situation many years ago.I completly […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12505<![CDATA[Dawn Kelly replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/assumptions-made-because-of-my-niche-market/#post-12505 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:11 +0000 Dawn Kelly replied to the forum topic Assumptions made because of my niche market in the club Small Business I can see how that can happen. As a quilter myself, I would have the same assumptions, even though there are many men featured in quilting magazines and shows.  Are you an active member of a local guild? Have you […]

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