Hello, My Name Is Tim. Having Fun With Name Tags

Good idea, Tim !

I used to wear my Royal Lepage badge with my name on it until it became such a habit I was even wearing it to family gatherings. I stopped wearing it when various family members started saying 'Why are you wearing your name tag? I think we know your name by now. !' 

perhaps I will dig it out and start wearing it again, EVERYWHERE. Afterall, you never know who might drop by.

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Jo 

Keep it up and tell us how it goes. I know when I go to Publix or Home Depot on my way home and have on my name tag from work I have at least 3 or more people speak to me. Sometimes thy ask if I know where the kitty litter is located but the approach me.

I have forgotten to take my name tag off after going to an event -- and then I am at the grocery store or standing in line waiting to see a movie and someone will say -- Hi Joan  -- then, I remember, Oh my -- I forgot to take off my name tag!  I think I will try this out -- it certainly does get people to talk to you --

Now, this is a good idea.  Another thing that worked for me was when I worked as a Pre-K teacher and would go to the grocery store with paint in may hair.  It was always a conversation starter... that's for sure!  LOL, seriously, though, I do think that a certain percentage of people will approach you simply because you look apporachable.

I wonder what kind of conversations you're going to get into.  Since it won't have a brokerage on it, I would think that real estate wouldn't be the predominant topic.  But you could always work it in there.  Please let us know how your experiment works.

I know it will spark conversation! When I first got into real estate my top producing coworkers at CENTURY 21 always told us newbies to wear our nametags. I got a lot of criticism from my friends and family, like, "Do you wear that EVERYWHERE?" But, it does work and it does create the opportunity for someone to say something. Positive or negative, at least it gets you into conversation! I'll let you test the waters first with the handwritten one and I'll check back for updates. :-)

Thanks for the tip Tim, another thing to try, now I've got to go get myself some name tags. It looks like it could be an interesting journey.

What a great idea. I'm really interested in hearing about the results.

Tim,

I tried wearing my Realtor pin and that didn't work. Maybe a name tag would do the trick, but people tend to talk to me whenever I am out for some reason, my problem is bring up Real Estate into the topic.!

Tim,

Go for it! We have heard so many success stories just from a simple name tag! Lets us know how you make out! :)

Tim... or is it Bob?   That was awesome.  I use to have a name tag, professionally done, but it had my companies name on it also.....  but I wore it to functions and to closings. But what he has here is something very simple. I don't where a name tag, but I start conversations every where I go... I am not kidding you, ask anyone. And within 5, maybe 10 minutes, I know what they do for a living and if they don't ask me right back, I tell them. I have gotten some business because of this.

My philosophy is, what do I have to lose? Think about it... so the person walks away and says, what a goober. Who cares...  but maybe that one person says... give me your card. This guy Scott just took it to the next level.... a name tag.

So.... let us know how it works...  I just wonder though... he says every where. If I went to a nice restaurant, I would take it off....  but then do this though as some have suggested in this post of mine....  give the waiter or waitress with your tip.   Business Cards can help you move your career forward..........    And you know what....  3 months ago, I gave my card out as a tip at a restaurant and I am now working on that person's mortgage. Again, what do you have to lose?  thanks for sharing this.

                                                                                                      

 

If you leave your business card with a tip, be sure you leave a good tip, a generous tip. If you're being stingy, please don't leave it.

Wearing your professional nametag is always good. I'll be interested to hear the results of the "convention" tag, and how they relate to business goals.

He is definitely an unusual character.  I loved his idea and approach.

Oh yeah... I love this idea.  I'm going to put name tags on my to-do list today.  I think it will be fun.  I hope everyone posts their experiences here too.

Tim - I love SCOT!  I have been receiving his E-zine for awhile and he always brightens my day.  Unfortuantely (or maybe that is fortunately??)  I didn't catch 20/20, but I did view his clip online.  He has some great networking and marketing ideas and would recommend his blog and e-zine to everyone who loves to learn and laugh!

Tim, I always like to read your blogs - you are definitely not "inside the jar."

Tim, thanks for introducing me to Scot --- thats a blast, I love the positive an upbeat attitude! Great ideas, I think you should do an experiment with the name badge and return with a report!

Tim,

I just read this post and found it very interesting. Its been 4-5 months since you posted it... did you (or anyone else) actaully try this and if so, what did you discover?

Ed

Tim, you out there? I have the same question that Ed asked. I am enjoying and learning from your posts. Thanks!!