I was at the post office yesterday afternoon and the two clerks were helping me put stamps on about 150 letters I had to mail out for a client and my stuff was spread out on the counter. This guy came in to mail an item and we were joking about me being insensitive about taking so much space and both clerks' time - although one of them did help him. They were discussing delivery (he wanted the package delivered this morning) and when she asked about insurance he said no, it's just film; if it gets lost we have to go back to Georgia and re-shoot for about $300K. We all gasped and he said they had master tapes at the office. I asked about his business and he said it's home based. I gave him my card and said, "I'm a VA, if you need help, call me". He took it and said they could probably use about 10 people like me and I said I know them (hundreds here LOL). I got an email from him this morning and he's going to check out my site and figure out his budget so I may be getting a new client.

Moral to the story, never be shy about handing out those cards!

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Julia

Well done Julia!! It's amazing where you can make connections these days!

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Kylie Short
Tilda Virtual Services - Making virtual personal

What a great story Julia. I am happy to hear he contacted and so soon too Keep us updated.

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business

YAY!! Good job! You are so right, we never know where we will find our potential clients. Lets hope it all works out!

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Brenda A. Jones
www.brevos.com

wow!! The fact that he contacted you so soon must mean he really needs you!!! Keep up us posted!!

I once got a client from my husband's work Christmas party! We were both hanging out at the bar and my business came up in conversation. I ended up getting a call a few days later. You just never know when your next client will come from!!

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Bette Creek
http://bettecreek.blogspot.com/
www.ashbusinessservices.com

Good job Julia!

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Shari Sultana
Online Business Manager (marketing for retail ecommerce)

When I am up a nd running - I will have to remember to keep extra cards on my person! Even if I am running to the corner store!

Great job!

That is such a great story! I know what you mean, you just never know where a client can turn up. Talk talk talk about your business always!

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Lisa
www.limelightva.com

Originally Posted by TammyT

When I am up a nd running - I will have to remember to keep extra cards on my person! Even if I am running to the corner store! Great job!

Absolutely, I even have them when I walk my dog

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Julia

Excellent story and a good reminder of how networking can really occur anywhere!

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Kimberly
Facebook Marketing Magic!