Laurie Richards
Chat- Low Budget Advertising
Note: This chat was conducted before social media marketing became relevant. Laurie R. I’m going to say a few things about continued exposure and target markets first, then open up for discussion before going on to some specific low-budget advertising ideas. Please hold any comments for…
Homeschool Workshops
Teaching Simply Music and have shared with a local home school activities group, so that they might consider Simply Music piano as one of their activities next term. The mother of one of my students has recommended me and the Simply Music program. One of…
Marketing With Groupon-Wording
I am wondering if the way we are ‘marketing’ ourselves might be impacting peoples perception. Has anyone seen a difference when they go to Groupon marketing specifically “Workshop” vs. “Piano lessons”? That’s an interesting question. I hadn’t thought about it until a few weeks ago…
Signs for Advertising
I am revisiting the ‘yard sign’ ideas and wanting some input. What has worked the very best for you? Do you use the term, “Piano Lessons!” or, “Play Now!” I would rather use something that gives the idea from the get-go that this is an…
Shared Advertising- Teachers Working Together
I don’t know how many of you are trying to grow your studios, but I wanted to share a few things that have been successful for us here in our area. I also wanted to share about how the teachers here work together. There are…
Door-to-Door Advertising
As I prepare to go “door to door” with my flyers for my SM business, I am wondering when would be the best day/time to go? Is there anyone in the “SM Family” who has already done this? Any ideas on what to do when…