tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:49:03 +0000Apartment Marketing IdeasSan AntonioClosetsClothes Care CenterDecoratingLaundromatLaundry RoomOfficeSprout Marketing; multifamily housing; apartments; rental; renting; career; barbara savona; sprout marketing boutique; Apartment Marketing IdeasStagingbudget friendlyleasinglifestyle modelmarketingmini modeloutreach marketing; Apartment Marketing Ideasrenting;Multifamily Housing Industry Tips and Trends; New Marketing Ideas including Targeted Outreach Marketing; Resident Retention and Referral Programshttp://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)Blogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-5630903125779155815Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:35:00 +00002011-04-01T12:35:06.446-05:00Sprout Marketing; multifamily housing; apartments; rental; renting; career; barbara savona; sprout marketing boutique; Apartment Marketing IdeasWhen I was a little girl, I would stay up all night and dream of one day being in the multifamily housing industry? Okay, well... not exactly.  Just like the majority of us in "the industry," (as we so lovingly call it) I stumbled upon it by sheer accident. It started with "The Honeymoon Phase." How does one know when they are in this phase? Well for me, the symptoms were quite obvious. &http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2011/04/when-i-was-little-girl-i-dreamt-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-2573408273588970036Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:22:00 +00002010-11-03T20:09:11.098-05:00outreach marketing; Apartment Marketing Ideasrenting; Is your community a "new beginnings" community?  Perhaps your community is a place for first time renters, new parents, or newly retired seniors.  If so, make sure that your marketing is reaching out to your niche markets.  Fun Idea: Give away seed packets with a cute tagline like “Grow Roots at Sunchase Apartments!”At Your Community: It is up to you to create a safe zone http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-beginnings-community.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-7955273212129256179Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:15:00 +00002010-02-18T22:15:40.639-06:00Apartment Marketing IdeasSan AntonioWhat can the multifamily housing industry can learn from Costco?  One of my favorite things about Costco is their hassle free return policy.  When Costco says "Hassle Free Returns" they mean it.  You don't have to have a receipt, you don't have a time limit, and you don't have to make up a story as to why you don't want that item.  Coscto's philosophy is that if your not 100http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/02/what-multifamily-housing-industry-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-8377208158096673444Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:10:00 +00002010-01-28T20:12:56.772-06:00As promised, today I looked at my surrounding with "fresh eyes."  It was my goal to take a minute to slow down, take in my surroundings, and find inspirations from the world around me.  And I brought my camera along for the ride. I made a stop at Kate's Frosting today...a boutique style cupcake shop on Main Street in San Antonio, TX. I've been in there a million times and never noticed http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/taking-ideas-from-your-surroundings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-3366656848068391331Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:26:00 +00002010-01-27T23:26:07.480-06:00One of my favorite quotes comes from our 28th President, Woodrow Wilson, when he said " I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow."  Great leaders, innovators, and masterminds are constantly seeking creative input.  Some from their peers,  others from their mentors, but the most astute look to their surroundings. In this modern, overly connected world, their is http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/through-babies-eyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-325972154278175368Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:44:00 +00002010-01-27T21:25:30.786-06:00Apartment Marketing IdeasClosetsOfficeSan AntonioStaging Today the focus is to think OUTSIDE THE CLOSET! Every apartment community has some sort of closet space...small closets, pantries, walk-in closets, and nooks! But what you do with your closet space is what will set you apart from your competition!  Why does a closet space have to be ordinary? For me, my closet is my haven...a piece of the home that I don't have to share with anyone. http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/in-closet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-5809105012376047290Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:16:00 +00002010-01-14T17:16:02.751-06:00Apartment Marketing IdeasClothes Care CenterDecoratingLaundromatLaundry RoomSan AntonioIf you have an on-site Clothes Care Center (or Laundromat) who says it has to be drab? Just because a space is functional doesn't mean it has to be frumpy! Here are a couple of ideas for transforming your space: 1. Color...Color...Color: Color is the most inexpensive way to transform ANY space.  Why not paint your laundry room a funky bright color! 2. Word Art: Also an inexpensive wayhttp://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/who-says-function-has-to-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-7717344436336286684Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:09:00 +00002010-01-11T19:43:13.675-06:00budget friendlyleasinglifestyle modelmarketingmini model We know that a vacant apartment is always harder to lease than a furnished model, right? But not everyone has the budget for a complete model.  So this week, I will be giving you simple ideas for Lifestyle Models.  A lifestyle model is the staging of certain areas of the home or apartment to help create a lifestyle vision for the customer. A lifestyle model always includes the kitchenhttp://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/budget-friendly-lifestyle-models-part-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-420044516070072484Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:22:00 +00002010-01-06T23:22:10.483-06:00Okay...so maybe my first blog was a little too long! So for those of you that are interested...here is the short story of who Sprout Marketing Boutique Is and Why You Should Care! Sprout Marketing Boutique was started by two girls that love to talk (have you met us!), love marketing, and have way too many ideas to keep to themselves.  They left their safe jobs with Corporate America (I knowhttp://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/short-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737809555407374120.post-3699355418387864816Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:23:00 +00002010-01-06T17:23:53.213-06:00First of all I have to say how excited I am to be writing this blog! You may be wondering "Who is Sprout Marketing Boutique?" and "Why does it matter to me?"  Hopefully I can answer those questions to your satisfaction! And hopefully you'll keep reading our blog! Sprout Marketing Boutique was created by Barbara Savona (that's me) and my wonderfully talented partner, Jordan Unsworth.  http://sproutmarketing.blogspot.com/2010/01/maiden-voyage_06.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sprout Marketing)0