I am working with this wonderful customer that is all about events and promotions. They call me at least twice a week to discuss the next one. They are a dream come true as far as their business is great--but, even more, they are a joy to work with because they ask me what I think and like my different and unique ideas. I get my creative juices flowing as soon as I hear the receptionist say that they are on the line! As a result, I find myself going through the catalog files quite often trying to find that new, unique and special item for their event. However, I couldn't go along with placing my clients' info on the belly of a pregnant woman! I do have a limit for the unique...
As I look through the catalogs, I find myself getting lost in all the different items: Jewelry, Multi-functional items--the “what-the-heck-is-it” items. New colors, new ideas, new fun!
I have items all over my desk and on my shelves as a reminder of events that are planned and events yet to be planned. The three camouflage hats on my desk remind me of the season that is quickly going away. The 6-pack cooler is there to remind me of the season of spring that will be here before you know it. So many items and so little time...
And just when you think you have seen it all, there is a place in Japan that will burn little messages onto beans. When you carefully care for these little beans that are complete with their own little container, in about 5 days, the bean will emerge from the ground to expose a leaf that has the message on it! Ok, that totally excites me! I haven't had any takers on it yet, but I'm hopeful.
I know that there are a lot of different professions in the world, but I love my job (many of heard this before..) and I get to use BOTH sides of my brain! Oh sure, there are days that I think I should have stayed home in bed, but for most of them I find them just great challenges to find the ultimate item for my customer.
One of the best ideas that I came up with didn't cost my customer a dime--it was just the best suggestion for their particular need at that moment. If we all just keep it in mind that it is not all about the dollar, but about making our clients happy, they will remain loyal customers, too. Ok, I've left my state of business eutopia--I'm back.
Well, I've got my eyes wide open and looking for the next innovative item. If anyone has a really ultra-cool, new, neat item they want to share, go ahead, we're ready! Let us have it!
LP