Sarah Petty's Joy Blog

Is Your Calendar Booked in 2012?

info@thejoyofmarketing.com (Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:51:03 +0000

Wow, how is it almost February? With the rush of getting everything ready for IUSA and Photo Pro Expo this week on top of wrapping up our I Do wedding event for photographers, January has been a blur for Sarah and I and our team. That can be a scary feeling if you've set big goals for 2012. Realizing that now you have 11 months left to achieve them. The clock is ticking for all of us. So how should we make the most of our 2012?

Making the most of conventions to build your business.

info@thejoyofmarketing.com (Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:09:23 +0000

Attending industry conventions are an important part of staying fresh, meeting others and learning how to grow your skill set. It is also a powerful way to learn new small business marketing ideas. However, many people lose the knowledge they learned because they come home and fall into the same rut they were in before. Others are like kids in a candy store buying everything offered in the trade show or by the speakers as if it was their last piece of sugar. Here are 5 things you can do to maximize your convention experience as well as the investment you make.

Are You Risking Too Much?

info@thejoyofmarketing.com (Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:36:00 +0000

It's a new year with lots of new opportunities that will present themselves. And if you're like me, you get excited about the possibilities out there for your business. One of the things we always try to remember is that as a boutique business, you only play to be the best. And that takes some calculated risks.

The Biggest Photography Giveaway Ever!

info@thejoyofmarketing.com (Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:24:53 +0000

To start off 2012 with a bang, we're sharing some of Sarah's Favorite Things with you!

Move over Oprah, there are a ton of prizes you can win, just by registering.

Here is what we're giving away:

I Couldn't Have Said It Better.

info@thejoyofmarketing.com (Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:19:03 +0000

As I am sitting here, wrapping up my year, I am feeling many emotions. Exhaustion after surviving the holidays with three kids and many holiday parties, excitement for all of the good things to come next year and a feeling of gratitude to all of the people who are a part of my life. And then, minutes ago, our daily visit from the postal carrier brought another yummy treat from one of our favorite vendors. Adorama is a large resource for photographers and we love them because they value education like we do at The Joy of Marketing.