Got A Dummy Cake Set Up At A Bridal Shop! :)

Business By Chef_Stef Updated 29 Aug 2006 , 5:32pm by SpudCake

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Chef_Stef Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 10:47pm
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This is very cool...I was on my way to the fair to pick up my autumn wedding cake (that won 1st and Best of Division yada yada) that is in my pics below. I was hoping to find a place locally soon to display it eventually, but I hate "cold calling" on shops...

Well. On the way to the fair, I stopped at my chiropractor's office, and we got chatting about my new business, and he said, "Well, did you know there's a new bridal shop going in right behind Napa..." I stopped by and they're not quite open yet, but I called, and she answered and said I could definitely drop my cake off for her to display, and that she'd be open tomorrow!! icon_biggrin.gif

It was very impromptu, but she seemed really cool, so I picked up the cake at the fair and dropped it straight off at her shop (saved it driving around as much as possible, which is great!) and left her some cards, and I'm taking her a photo album Wed, tho she said she didn't need samples.

You can imagine how excited I am about it--until now I've been just a little ad locally but haven't made the time to get out there and actively make contacts with the local shops. She's the first bridal shop that's been in our town in 22 years...hopefully that's a good thing! icon_smile.gif

icon_smile.gificon_smile.gificon_smile.gif just had to share that with you guys.

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dodibug Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 10:58pm
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thumbs_up.gif Very Cool!

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stephanie214 Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 11:00pm
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Congrats...here's to many orders for you thumbs_up.gif

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sweetbaker Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 11:06pm
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That's great! It's a beautiful cake!! Congrats on your win!

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karateka Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 11:13pm
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That's great!

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patton78 Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 11:15pm
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Awesome, just the break you deserve, your cakes are really amazing! Do you live in Napa?

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Chef_Stef Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 11:33pm
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Oops, Napa...as in Napa Auto Parts store....

lol--I wish--

I used to live in Santa Rosa though...beaUtiful area! I miss it...but so so so expensive.

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GarfieldOne Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 2:15am
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Just remember its a two way street and as she will help sell your product do what you can to sell hers. Remind her why she is displaying your cake. And make sure the customers you send over mention you.

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Chef_Stef Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 2:38am
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that's kind of a given icon_wink.gif but thanks...

It's going to be nice to have a local shop to refer to. icon_smile.gif

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SpudCake Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 5:32pm
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Best of luck to you, that sounds like a great deal for you!

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