Four days until our next event and what have I done?
March 4th, 2008
I have four days to prep for the next event. This lightbulb is hitting me right now, at this moment. It’s a one day cash-n-carry show right here in San Diego (first in-town event - I can’t believe I don’t have to travel!). I’m ok with the product we have to take, but I have to get my head around other issues.
I’m happy to announce that my sales marathon is going GREAT, although my training sessions are no where near what I envisioned they would be…I can’t put nearly the hour a day into that I want to, but I am accomplishing that hour, or more, on many more days than I was previously.
The thing is that the sales stuff is going so great, and is thus so consuming, that I don’t have time to focus on the other things - like upcoming events. The surge in sales has presented all kinds of new juggling fun - which is why it’s good to grow; every new level presents new challenges.
Being a mom in business is pretty much craziness. I know I’m supposed to be sick right now, - my daughter came home with a fever today and I can feel that achiness, the hot / cold spells, the urge to sleep - but I don’t have time for that. I’m behind on things as it is. Like planning for upcoming events.
This weekend’s event is thrown by Appel & Frank. It will be held on Sunday, March 9, from 11 - 4 pm at the Abbey. I’m excited to be there - it looks like there are a couple of other children’s designers there, but I’m excited to see all the HOT, new, and fun women’s wear and accessories. How great for me, since I never ever get out shopping for myself, I can see some of the trend-setting stuff. FUN. I should also mention that I don’t really like shopping, so something like this is perfect - all in one space and all the good stuff.
If you are in Southern California and want to get an exclusive preview of San Diego’s newest and hottest upcoming designers at the Spring into Style event, just email me.
Entry Filed under: About Me, Apparel & Accessory Merchandising, Trade Shows & Market
4 Comments Add your own
1. Alison | March 5th, 2008 at 3:03 am
Snap! I have a two day event this weekend - so 3 days away and have not got myself ready yet!
I’ve had my head down focusing on production and it’s crept up on me. This is my first non-trade show so I have no idea what to expect!
Good luck Amber. Hope you don’t feel any worse!
2. clare | March 5th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Good luck! I know how stressful and hectic it can be, being a stay at home mom and also trying to run my own online business! I just started and have lots of learning to do! i wish you the best of luck and success!
Clare from
My Little Sunshine BoWtique
3. amber | March 5th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
I don’t know why I feel so oddly calm about this one. One miraculous thing is that I think we have a babysitter lined up, which is good because my DH coaches volleyball and the tournaments take him out of town quite often.
Nice to meet you Clare!!
4. Evie | March 8th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Thank you so much for your blog! I love it!!!! I’m motivated and inspired!
I wish you the best of luck tomorrow at the show. I was going to exhibit but found out a bit to late.
I hope to meet you someday. I look forward to reading about the event.
hooked to your blog,
Evie
San Diego Mompreneur
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