Social Network Business Cards – Found Fab Printer On Twitter!
I just had the most awesome social network business cards designed and printed… in record time. And, I found the designer/printer via Twitter!
The gal I’ve been using for my business cards for years suddenly became unreachable for some reason. I was in a pinch. I needed new cards for an upcoming event (jvAlertLive in Las Vegas!).
I thought about sending a general tweet as I’ve done in the past when looking for a specific product or service provider. However, oftentimes that strategy can yield a lot of results which is great in most circumstances. But, in the interests of time, I tapped my mental rolodex for who I knew on Twitter in San Diego who might be able to refer me to a great designer/printer.
Tues @ 11:14am – I reached out to my friend @AmyMiyamoto via DM (direct message. By the way, you can only send direct messages to people on Twitter where you both follow each other – one of the primary reasons I like to follow peeps back).
Tues @ 11:25am – Amy responded very promptly and suggested I contact Laura Beulke @VPG_Printing. She mentioned that our mutual friend Angie Swartz of the SixFigureMomsClub (@aaswartz on Twitter) had used Laura’s services and was very happy with the results.
I loved that Laura was a fellow Twitterer! I checked out Laura and saw she was already following me. So, I quickly followed her back so I could DM (direct message) her. (Though my policy is to always follow peeps back who follow me, at times I get behind on my following back).
Tues @ 11:39 – Laura responded with “I would LOVE to help. Do you want to email me your artwork? [email address].”
Wow. I was IMPRESSED already! I sent Laura my design mockup and high resolution artwork. Within a few hours, Laura had a proof to me and after just a couple tweaks I had my fabulous new biz cards in my hand in LESS THAN 24 HOURS from sending that first tweet to Amy!! I just new it was possible with a little help from the Law of Attraction and the power of Twitter. I’m excited to give out my new cards here at Ken McArthur’s jvAlertLive in Las Vegas now!
Go look at your own business cards now – if they don’t reflect your current branding or you don’t have links to your favorite social networking sites, then for sure go connect with Laura on Twitter. She’s @VPG_Printing. Her customer service is exemplary.
And, get this – when you connect with Laura via Twitter and mention you were referred by @MariSmith, Laura tells me she’ll give you a nice discount to boot!
Let me know what you think of my new biz cards::
FRONT:
BACK:
(I’ve x’d out my mailing address on the backside image; due to my mobile lifestyle, I go to great efforts to receive *very* little paper mail so I don’t publish my snail mail addy online).
The business card is fantastic…bright and cheery…yet portrays a sense of professionalism. What I like the most is that the card tells ‘your story’ very clearly on the front so that leaves room for all the contact info on the back. As opposed to those cards which need to give an explanation as to what someone does or what someone offers as the name of the business, logo and tag line don’t really define clearly the profession. So, they (meaning me!) have to explain the services on the back. It’s something I’ve struggled with. I’d like to just offer varying ways folks can contact me but the card leaves little room on the back to do so. You’ve given me great food for thought. I’m off to make business card changes. Thanks.
Mari… the colours are nice, but don’t take this personally, but you are a marketer and I love your stuff.
Your front page “Relationship Marketing Specialist”… that’s about YOU and not about YOUR client. What is it that you do for your client… the biggest benefit? What about “How to use the Power of Social Marketing to Quickly Grow Your List, Create a Stampede of Loyal Followers, and Easily Put Six-Seven Figures Per Year in Your Bank Account ” That’s a powerful statement! And a lot more interesting than what you have.
Now the back of your card… Your purpose is to get your clients name and email address… so make an offer. How about…
“You’ve heard the buzz. You know you need to get active on Facebook®… but what are the best fast-track proven ways to start seeing profitable results quickly? Get my special FREE report now and discover…
1. Ten Steps To Getting Started on Facebook®
2. The 5 Mistakes Newbies Make on Facebook®
3. Mari’s Five Success Secrets for Using Facebook® Effectively to Grow Your Business
Go now to: http://marismith.com/facebooktips/
That would work for me.
David
http://www.SalonSuccessWebsite.com
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This is a great story. A classic example of how twitter can and should be used.
It’s amazing to see the power of Twitter. Your new business cards look great!
A great example of social media commerce. Sure the cards are outstanding, but the way you obtained them is equally amazing. Not rocket science, just an example of what someone might do in the offline world, yet online.
The great thing about doing it online, is that you have an opportunity to s-h-a-r-e your story quickly, and you went the extra mile by helping out everyone involved with your reference and offer.
Thanks so much Mari!
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Great post. This was very useful to me as I use facebook very often. Thank you so much!
Mari, nice card. I’ve been contemplating on including S/N links on the biz card but I think I’ll give it a try and check the responses.
I am amazed how you could breeze through your 4.5k followers and found that resource. I guess they don’t call you a relationship marketing expert for nothing! :->
Hi Mari,
Just followed you on Twitter. I’m a (San Diego) local.
Steve
Hi Mari,
That’s a really wonderful Social Network business card. To the point and precise. Clean look and very easy on the eyes. Now, I will try and find a printer here in my city Pune and get a similar one. Thanks again for the awesome informative post.
Best Wishes,
Shinil.
@shinils on Twitter – http://twitter.com/shinils
Oh, and by the way. My Cards from @VPG_Printing were Awesome too!
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