On Thursday, the big reveal for who won the Gateway Macon Macon Mogul contest was revealed. The room was buzzing…. so many excited and hopeful hearts and minds present including mine. I could barely breathe I was filled with so much anticipation for “What is coming up?!”. The winner was announced and it wasn’t me, it was a company called TailsSpin that I wish all the best of luck to. They are a store that sells the good dog food and accessories and such and they seem to really have it together. Before they announced the winner however, they preempted with telling us that all us finalist had plans made for us and that they would be in touch with helping us out. I think we all were too stunned by that statement to even soak in the happiness for the winners!
After, we all mingled and I was again overwhelmed with those coming up to me that knew of me, or loved my work. It will never cease to amaze me to find out I have real actual fans. This especially since I don’t really do marketing and the primary source of clientele is via Facebook and word of mouth. That’s pretty awesome! I have tried some marketing on sites, in magazines and never got one inquiry. I guess word of mouth really is the strongest force.
So I was left with the rest of the day to ponder on things I had already been obsessing about such as “How can I get this studio truly off the ground?!” I am told people will be contacting me with ideas and all the what ifs are what have me up so stinkin’ early. I need a meeting to show my current issues with where I am and what I need to make it better or what I need in another space. I do love my space but it has some pretty serious things and after all- it is still a space and not a ‘business’ front. So if anyone is reading this and wants to/is able to help out a true entrepreneur in Macon that wants to continue to have a business downtown – just ask!
I have to get my ducks in a row now. I have to figure out who can help me get my studio ready FULLY so it has a big sign, good lighting, finished paint/colors from top to bottom, getting the word out via – however!, keeping the word out, getting LOCALS to use me instead of just know I am there. So many people say “I love your work!!” but none book. It’s like me going in any specialty store like a Ginger Michelle and telling them “I love your stuff, but I will never buy it”. It leaves a person stumped because I personally want to please and work with everyone of all types. I have been downtown now for 10 months and am still right under the radar. I feel sure this is going to bring the help I need to jet straight on up. I know I will do everything in my own power and beyond to make it happen.
I am so happy to have been bombarded with so many “You are always a winner” type messages in the end. I know some people truly think of me as a winner in their heart and I am deeply appreciative.
Stay tuned for more news as I will be keeping “the world” up to date with my venture.
But for now- I leave you with 2 photos from my latest Pinup shoot. The absolutely stunning Andrea, MUAH by the phenominal Candypants Cunningham. This is a recreation of a Gil Elvgren print. Bookmark and go look at my new PINUP page to see more! http://robincookpinups.wordpress.com/
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