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Fun Creative Marketing - Think outside the box or steal an idea

OK.... I was reading REALTOR magazine and the was a small article on creative marketing and it talked about an agent who had a second business card that was more for fun, but that some people might just hang onto. I thought it was a good idea, so I ordered a set from vista print (250 cards for free, about $5.00 shipping) using this link www.vistaprint.com/hotdeals. This card doesn't replace my professional business card, but should make a fun conversation starter at social events and networking opportunities.

Here is my card I designed on the vista print site that only took me a few minutes. I thought it was a fun idea, even if I didn't think of it first. I am always looking for ways to work outside the box.

Have a great night!!!

Posted by Brad Snyder on 08/05/2007 12:28 AM

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32 Comments on Fun Creative Marketing - Think outside the box or steal an idea

Brad, cute idea! I like it!

08/05/2007 12:32 AM

by Illinois Mortgage Lender | Kim Murphy (1st Advantage Mortgage, LLC)

That is toooooooooooooooo cute! I might just have to borrow your idea for my notary business. ;) Fabulous.

Congratulations on thinking outside of the box. I'm sure it will take you far.

08/05/2007 01:23 AM

by Long Beach Mobile Notary - LaShon James-Major (The Document Diva)

How fun! I was thinking of getting some specific cards made up for FSBO, listings, etc but the thought of funny/cute cards is GREAT... stolen or not :)

08/05/2007 01:31 AM

by Ahwatukee Real Estate Expert, Dawn Workman, MBA (DPR Realty, LLC)

I like it too. It is a novel idea.

08/05/2007 03:12 AM

by Darrel Quebedeaux (Evergreen Realty & Associates Inc.)

I love it!! Anything that will stop people for a second and make them take a closer look is great. Thank you for sharing!!

08/05/2007 05:15 AM

by Monika Murray - Burlington/Flamborough Real Estate (Re/Max Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage)

I love the idea. Just curious , if you hand out cards with those numbers would it annoy the people on that list. ? Would they take any action? Because I would like to use your idea.

08/05/2007 06:20 AM

by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)

Brad- That's a pretty good idea. Have you gotten any business from the cards.

08/05/2007 06:25 AM

by Robert Schwabe - Orange Park Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Tatum, Williams)

Great idea Brad . . . anything that makes you "stand out from the rest" to get noticed is "a Good Thing!" Wishing you continued success.

08/05/2007 07:05 AM

by Earlene Myers, Your Client Connection (Professional Greetings)

Interesting idea! The fake numbers...I have not called them but if I did, who do I get?

08/05/2007 07:10 AM

by Gary Waters - Real Estate Agent Viera Suntree (Century 21 Baytree Realty www.moving2brevard.com)

Great idea, Brad! It'll leave no doubt that you'll pass the fun test if you wind up being their agent! And I'm using the right numbers when I steal this one!

08/05/2007 07:43 AM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Kim, LaShon, Dawn, Darrel, Monika, Gita, Robert, Earlene, Gary, and Patricia......

Thanks for the incouraging responses to my post. Thanks!!!!!!!

08/05/2007 08:15 AM

by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

The best card I ever saw looked like a $50 folded in half. When you opened it inside was the contact information, every one wanted one.

08/05/2007 09:31 AM

by Todd & Danielle Millar (Glenn Simon Inc.)

Brad, I saw this idea in Realtor magazine also and thought it was a fun idea. Good luck with it!

08/05/2007 09:34 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Great idea! I love VistaPrint -- I have ordered from them many times!

08/05/2007 10:00 AM

by Jeannie Kontis - Lancaster Real Estate, Lancaster PA Homes for Sale (Long & Foster Real Estate, Lancaster PA)

Todd & Danielle....

Thanks for the comment. Great idea with the $50 bill card sounds awesome!!!!

08/05/2007 11:41 AM

by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

Humor can be great in the right situations, but once you build a little trust with your clients they often come to rely upon you for more than the scope of your services. "I know you're my real estate agent, but do you know anyone who can fix my garage door?"

Great idea and if used correctly, this could be a great marketing tool.

08/05/2007 06:33 PM

by Cameron Komando (Presidian)

What a fun way to get someone's attention ... Thanks for sharing, Brad.

08/05/2007 08:26 PM

by Calie Waterhouse - Chandler AZ Homes (John Hall & Assoc)

This looks like a fun thing to try. Did you just make up the phone numbers?

08/05/2007 10:12 PM

by Eddie Bigness (Keller Williams Realty)

Thanks for the comments....

YES, the phone numbers are fake. I added a line that says "celebrity numbers are not real"

08/05/2007 10:19 PM

by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

You could use important #s like the police department or fire department and the sherrif then put YOUR # there as the last saying ... and when you have whatever type of business you are in emergency you can call me at whatever # you want... that way the person will not only pay attention to the card but will keep it for the important info on it.

08/06/2007 10:48 PM

by Thalia Ray

Thalia.....

Great idea! Thanks for the input!!

08/06/2007 11:02 PM

by Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty)

Great idea!

08/06/2007 11:02 PM

by Jody

Very, very creative. I love it!

Thanks for the idea.

08/09/2007 05:48 PM

by Christi Stewart, Prudential Calif. Realty (Prudential California Realty)

Great idea! This is the kind of marketing that people will remember! Definitely Outside of the Box! I also like Thalia's idea of using important numbers that everyone can use.

Thanks for sharing, Brad!

08/09/2007 05:57 PM

by Erika Beede - www.goomzee.com (Goomzee Corporation)

Hi Brad, This was a funny and creative marketing tip! Thanks for sharing it...and it's cheap too! :)

08/09/2007 06:52 PM

by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

that was funny... i was just about to wonder how you got those numbers... i know, what was I thinking. How has the response been? any leads?

08/09/2007 07:34 PM

by Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe (LivingInGreaterBirmingham Team of Powell Properties)

Brad... I usually hate these kind of things, but this one rocks hard.

08/13/2007 11:06 AM

by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows)

That's a really creative card. Have you had much of a response from those you've handed the cards out to? I'm sure you get pretty big grins :)

08/13/2007 12:58 PM

by Jim & Maria Hart ~ Charleston, SC Real Estate (Agent Owned Realty)

Brad, I love the concept. Thank you for sharing with us. I do not get the Realtor periodical pieces. Thanks for sharing with the class! Best wishes with it! :-)

08/13/2007 01:41 PM

by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services)

Brad, OK the idea is good. Why didn't I think of it first? Am I also stealing if I consider it an idea worthy of myself? Can I change it a little and make it my own?

Bill Roberts

P.S. I have about 20 different cards from VistaPrint already. They are a great resource. I used to sell business cards as a sideline but I couldn't compete with them.

08/16/2007 12:35 PM

by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)

Wow -- Great idea! Way to get attention and a good laugh!

08/16/2007 02:33 PM

by Lori Gilmore - Will County Illinois Realtor (Radcliffe Realty)

Now that's a card that people probably keep! So creative... thanks for sharing.

08/19/2007 06:00 AM

by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)

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