Recruiting Time!!!

mamapez · 09-25-2005, 10:49 AM

Hey all!

I have been working with Pamela on our letters for current business partners and potential business partners. The letters are now complete.

I have sent out letters to all current business partners, and need suggestions for WAHMs you would like to see as business partners.

Please give me the WAHM's name, business name, contact email address and business URL.

Currently, I have Michele of Bum Wrap as a proposed business partner, and that is it.

Our current business partners are:
Bailey's Britches 'N More
Bungalow Buns
Dandelion Dreamers
Doodles Jewels
Fabric Connection
Full Moon Baby Gear - already confirmed to continue!!!
Holy Sheep Yarns
Indelible Impressions
Little Turtle Knits
PeachyCheeks
Precious Dignity
The Fabric Farm
Sit On Knits
SnuggleBum™ Baby
The Knitty Kitty
Wonderful Woolies
Wooly Wonder - Duh!

Go to it gals! Who would you like special treatment from?

mamapez · 09-29-2005, 05:16 PM

Okay, so no one has any suggestions??? If everyone on the committee gives me just one name of a business they like, we would have 10 new prospective business partners.
So far I have had two WAHMs email me themselves with interest.

CraftyMommaOf2 · 09-29-2005, 06:11 PM

i'll add more as i think of them.

Jenn
Four Little Ducks
jenn@fourlittleducks.com
http://fourlittleducks.com

Mandie
Hugadubdub
hugadubdub@hugadubdub.com
http://hugadubdub.com

Kathleen Landry
The Vermont Diaper Company
vermontdiapers@moomail.net
http://vermontdiapercompany.com

Nada or Brad
Wooly Wonders by Nada
nadsternada@rogers.com
http://woolywondersbynada.com

Hill
Dashing Dachs
rufusbeans@yahoo.com
http://dashingdachs.com

mhurst · 09-29-2005, 06:55 PM

What about Karen (Kool Sheep Soakers)?

pamelamama · 09-29-2005, 07:27 PM

you can start with my list of licensees...

where's waldorf?

anyone who runs a banner here

anyone with a wahm biz listing

I"m thinkin'

whitecalx · 09-29-2005, 07:36 PM

what does being a business partner entail?

pamelamama · 09-29-2005, 07:39 PM

offering some kind of discount or 'special' to forum paid members.

for example, free shipping, 10% off orders, etc.

see here for last years:

http://woolywonder.com/membership/

basically, it's free advertising for wahms.

CraftyMommaOf2 · 09-29-2005, 09:00 PM

CraftyMommaOf2 · 09-29-2005, 09:17 PM

Stephanie
Abby's Lane
abbyslane@aol.com
http://abbyslane.com

mamapez · 09-30-2005, 08:50 AM

Thank you for all the suggestions you guys! Keep them coming.

Should I post here the letter I send to prospective partners?

mamapez · 09-30-2005, 09:10 AM

Good ideas Pam! I think I will be here all day getting the info from the WAHM directory.

pamelamama · 09-30-2005, 10:08 AM

Yes, you can definitely post a copy here. People dont need apersonal invitation to join, so maybe that's a good way to reach a lot of people!

You can do a mass PM or email to all the wahm biz usergroup members. Not precisely sure if that's in your regular mailbox or in the admin cp. LMK if you need help.

mamapez · 09-30-2005, 12:27 PM

Okay, here it is:

Dear <<business owner>> ,

Over at Wooly Wonder Forums we're talking about wool soakers and all aspects of yarn crafts. We have close to 600 registered users -- cloth diapering knitters and crocheters who come to gather, posting an average of 143 messages per day. We talk yarn, cloth diapering, knitting, crocheting, WAHM business, etc. Is this demographic of interest to you and your online business?

If you are not already registered with the forums, we invite you to join us and meet our cozy community. Registration is free, and so is listing your business in your signature and notifying the community of special sales. We are writing to you because members of our community recommended you as a WAHM they would like to see join us. When you feel comfortable within our community, maybe you would like to do a little more.

Like public radio and television, Wooly Wonder forums offers members the chance to “Put Your Money Where Your Mouse Is” and become supporting members of the forums. By becoming supporters, members will get special member benefits.

That's where you come in. You can become a partner with Wooly Wonder Forums by offering a special discount or coupon to supporting members. For example, one partner offers supporting members 10% off in her shop with a special coupon code. Members will be likely to patronize businesses offering special discounts, free shipping, etc. Plus, your business's name will be circulated with our membership materials, drawing attention to your website. Partnership has no fees or costs aside from the benefit you decide you would like to provide. You are always welcome to become a paid member as well.

We'd love to have you as a partner shop.

Please contact Amy Pezzoni (amy@woolywonder.com), our volunteer in charge of business partner donations. Amy and I can answer any questions you might have.

Additionally, to find out more about advertising opportunities you can look
here: www.woolywonder.com/advertise.php .

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,
Pamela Grossman
pamelamama@woolywonder.com

Amy Pezzoni
amy@woolywonder.com

mamapez · 09-30-2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pamelamama

Yes, you can definitely post a copy here. People dont need apersonal invitation to join, so maybe that's a good way to reach a lot of people!

You can do a mass PM or email to all the wahm biz usergroup members. Not precisely sure if that's in your regular mailbox or in the admin cp. LMK if you need help.

A mass PM/email is a good idea! Although, I don't mind emailing folks individually. I'm about halfway through recording information in my spreadsheet, and then I'll start sending out emails.

09-25-2005, 10:49 AM	#1
mamapez Fluffo's Data Mastermind! Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, California USA Posts: 2,699 Reputation: 1596 Rep Power: 64	Recruiting Time!!! Hey all! I have been working with Pamela on our letters for current business partners and potential business partners. The letters are now complete. I have sent out letters to all current business partners, and need suggestions for WAHMs you would like to see as business partners. Please give me the WAHM's name, business name, contact email address and business URL. Currently, I have Michele of Bum Wrap as a proposed business partner, and that is it. Our current business partners are: Bailey's Britches 'N More Bungalow Buns Dandelion Dreamers Doodles Jewels Fabric Connection Full Moon Baby Gear - already confirmed to continue!!! Holy Sheep Yarns Indelible Impressions Little Turtle Knits PeachyCheeks Precious Dignity The Fabric Farm Sit On Knits SnuggleBum™ Baby The Knitty Kitty Wonderful Woolies Wooly Wonder - Duh! Go to it gals! Who would you like special treatment from? __________________ Amy (aka pezzoni1 aka mamapup) -- wife to bigpup (Kevin) and mom to andipup (Andrew) 2/03 and babypup (Simon) due 3/06 Looking to be healthier in the New Year? Interested in an additional income stream? Ask me how!

09-29-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
mamapez Fluffo's Data Mastermind! Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, California USA Posts: 2,699 Reputation: 1596 Rep Power: 64	Okay, so no one has any suggestions??? If everyone on the committee gives me just one name of a business they like, we would have 10 new prospective business partners. So far I have had two WAHMs email me themselves with interest. __________________ Amy (aka pezzoni1 aka mamapup) -- wife to bigpup (Kevin) and mom to andipup (Andrew) 2/03 and babypup (Simon) due 3/06 Looking to be healthier in the New Year? Interested in an additional income stream? Ask me how!

09-29-2005, 06:11 PM	#3
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 73	i'll add more as i think of them. Jenn Four Little Ducks jenn@fourlittleducks.com http://fourlittleducks.com Mandie Hugadubdub hugadubdub@hugadubdub.com http://hugadubdub.com Kathleen Landry The Vermont Diaper Company vermontdiapers@moomail.net http://vermontdiapercompany.com Nada or Brad Wooly Wonders by Nada nadsternada@rogers.com http://woolywondersbynada.com Hill Dashing Dachs rufusbeans@yahoo.com http://dashingdachs.com __________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More Last edited by CraftyMommaOf2; 09-29-2005 at 06:15 PM..

09-29-2005, 06:55 PM	#4
mhurst Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: OH Posts: 2,147 Reputation: 5700 Rep Power: 142	What about Karen (Kool Sheep Soakers)? __________________ Melissa wife to Charlie , mama to Charlie & Meredith My blog

09-29-2005, 07:27 PM	#5
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,240 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 227	you can start with my list of licensees... where's waldorf? anyone who runs a banner here anyone with a wahm biz listing I"m thinkin' __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

09-29-2005, 07:36 PM	#6
whitecalx Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,831 Reputation: 6523 Rep Power: 155	what does being a business partner entail? __________________ Megan Knits Blog My Ravelry Mama to dd(7), ds(4), and baby girl(1).

09-29-2005, 07:39 PM	#7
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,240 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 227	offering some kind of discount or 'special' to forum paid members. for example, free shipping, 10% off orders, etc. see here for last years: http://woolywonder.com/membership/ basically, it's free advertising for wahms. __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

09-29-2005, 09:00 PM	#8
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 73	__________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

09-29-2005, 09:17 PM	#9
CraftyMommaOf2 Mod Mama and Avenger Queen! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Transition Posts: 4,049 Reputation: 1307 Rep Power: 73	Stephanie Abby's Lane abbyslane@aol.com http://abbyslane.com __________________ Danica Totally w/ my dh, hsing & our 2 ds and like a mad woman! My Blog Bailey's Britches 'N More

09-30-2005, 08:50 AM	#10
mamapez Fluffo's Data Mastermind! Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, California USA Posts: 2,699 Reputation: 1596 Rep Power: 64	Thank you for all the suggestions you guys! Keep them coming. Should I post here the letter I send to prospective partners? __________________ Amy (aka pezzoni1 aka mamapup) -- wife to bigpup (Kevin) and mom to andipup (Andrew) 2/03 and babypup (Simon) due 3/06 Looking to be healthier in the New Year? Interested in an additional income stream? Ask me how!

09-30-2005, 09:10 AM	#11
mamapez Fluffo's Data Mastermind! Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, California USA Posts: 2,699 Reputation: 1596 Rep Power: 64	Good ideas Pam! I think I will be here all day getting the info from the WAHM directory. __________________ Amy (aka pezzoni1 aka mamapup) -- wife to bigpup (Kevin) and mom to andipup (Andrew) 2/03 and babypup (Simon) due 3/06 Looking to be healthier in the New Year? Interested in an additional income stream? Ask me how!

09-30-2005, 10:08 AM	#12
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,240 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 227	Yes, you can definitely post a copy here. People dont need apersonal invitation to join, so maybe that's a good way to reach a lot of people! You can do a mass PM or email to all the wahm biz usergroup members. Not precisely sure if that's in your regular mailbox or in the admin cp. LMK if you need help. __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

09-30-2005, 12:27 PM	#13
mamapez Fluffo's Data Mastermind! Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, California USA Posts: 2,699 Reputation: 1596 Rep Power: 64	Okay, here it is: Dear <<business owner>> , Over at Wooly Wonder Forums we're talking about wool soakers and all aspects of yarn crafts. We have close to 600 registered users -- cloth diapering knitters and crocheters who come to gather, posting an average of 143 messages per day. We talk yarn, cloth diapering, knitting, crocheting, WAHM business, etc. Is this demographic of interest to you and your online business? If you are not already registered with the forums, we invite you to join us and meet our cozy community. Registration is free, and so is listing your business in your signature and notifying the community of special sales. We are writing to you because members of our community recommended you as a WAHM they would like to see join us. When you feel comfortable within our community, maybe you would like to do a little more. Like public radio and television, Wooly Wonder forums offers members the chance to “Put Your Money Where Your Mouse Is” and become supporting members of the forums. By becoming supporters, members will get special member benefits. That's where you come in. You can become a partner with Wooly Wonder Forums by offering a special discount or coupon to supporting members. For example, one partner offers supporting members 10% off in her shop with a special coupon code. Members will be likely to patronize businesses offering special discounts, free shipping, etc. Plus, your business's name will be circulated with our membership materials, drawing attention to your website. Partnership has no fees or costs aside from the benefit you decide you would like to provide. You are always welcome to become a paid member as well. We'd love to have you as a partner shop. Please contact Amy Pezzoni (amy@woolywonder.com), our volunteer in charge of business partner donations. Amy and I can answer any questions you might have. Additionally, to find out more about advertising opportunities you can look here: www.woolywonder.com/advertise.php . Thank you very much! Sincerely, Pamela Grossman pamelamama@woolywonder.com Amy Pezzoni amy@woolywonder.com __________________ Amy (aka pezzoni1 aka mamapup) -- wife to bigpup (Kevin) and mom to andipup (Andrew) 2/03 and babypup (Simon) due 3/06 Looking to be healthier in the New Year? Interested in an additional income stream? Ask me how!

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