Small Guy Promotions Small Business Expo

Man, I understand how people chase their dreams so ferociously! This business was never a dream for me, but it somehow came about through my urge to try to help others. Well now, look what I am doing. Who would have ever thought that I, Danell Taylor, would not only own my own business, but also put on a great event to give other business owners a chance to shine. All it takes is a vision! I did not care for school even though I did well enough to get out a semester early, I did not go to college, and I have never excelled at anything. So what, who cares? I don't and you shouldn't either. All it takes is a small spark of creativity and before you know it...Success!

I am not saying that Small Guy Promotions is successful, but what I am saying is that I am successful at following what I want to do. I am also successful at helping others and the joy and sense of accomplishment I get from that is unparalleled! Because of this fact, September 28th Small Guy Promotions will be hosting a Small Business Expo at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in South Omaha. The theme is family. The businesses are focused on wants, needs, and entertainment. The event starts at 2 pm and will conclude at 5 pm. All the businesses and organizations so far have been people that I know who happen to own businesses. They are really the reason I started my business so I guess I owe them a big thank you. So, thank you all! Lets grow together.

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Here is a list of current business/organizational vendors:
402 BBQ
Turner Business Group- George D Turner IV
Coaches Place
Crown Enterprises Electrical Contracting
Firefly Photography by Cassie Tate
Fred's Build a Better You- Fred Humpal
The Glory Tabernacle, Inc.
HinesGLOW Airbrush Tattoos
It Works-Joe Balanay and Kristin M Hetrick
Jimmy Conover Photography
Cosmetology/Massage Therapy- Mitzi Taylor
Paparazzi Jewelry- Danielle Beach
10th Planet - Omaha
Massage Therapy- Erin Silver
Real Deal Entertainment Omaha
Re/max Realty- Rich Bak
RockBottom Floors- Roger Washington
Scentsy- Nitasha Shumaker
Self Made Industries
SilverHammer Surveillance
Small Guy Promotions

Hard work pays off!

So, I've been grinding a bit this past year. It's been a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I know I love it though because it's never "Work." There are things that get a bit hard, but it's always different than my full-time job. I appreciate being able to do this. I'll be the first to say that I have a lot to learn and I am in no way shape or form the most knowledgeable person when it comes to promotion. However, I really enjoy doing this and recently I've been feeling really good.

At a recent show I received some great feedback on things to incorporate to be better at promoter. This was what I feel like will be a great help and a connection for the future. I hope to somehow return the favor in some way. Last week I was able to get one of the artist I work with a paying gig at BaconFest on September 7th which is huge! It shows that the work and time I'm putting is worth it. On September 28th I will be putting on my first business expo! I am grateful for every opportunity I have been given. All the friends and acquaintances that I have met has been a tremendous positive. Here's looking forward to a busy and beautiful horizon.

Thank you,

Small Guy

Money over everything? Nope!

So, recently I was approached by a person who offered money for promotional services. The first thing that was mentioned was money. I own a business, yes, but I am not a business man. At least not a great one. I cannot put money over everything. Don't get me wrong I like making money. I do! However, I am not willing to work with just anyone. There has to be a foundation built on some level. A lot of people I decide to work with are people that I happen to run into in various places. I like this avenue and it allows me to work with people who I can relate to. It's more important to me to have a trusted relationship than to make money. Maybe I will never succeed in the business world operating in this fashion and that's okay. I like to think that by not focusing solely on money I have a better chance at being a successful person.

Working with this particular individual would have possibly forced me to sway a little bit from how I like to operate. I could not comfortably promote this individual. Along with the relationship that is built there has to be a value to what is being promoted. In my eyes the product was not at a level that I would like to be associated with. I have to be subjective in what I promote. If it's something that is lacking a positive impact the product has to be great. This product was not great and I assume that is why money was the first topic spoken about. Not a good sign. I will have to set a standard for people to understand where my drive comes from. I wish this individual luck, but I feel that we would not gel well.

Morals over everything!

Saying "No"

Why is it so hard to give people a no? Is it because we don't want to hurt others feelings or because we somehow feel obligated to give a yes and make people happy? The reason I ask is because I was recently speaking with a local business owner and we had a conversation about instead of people giving us a no they will instead not respond at all. I for one think that it is more deflating and time consuming when you are trying to reach out to someone and the response is dead air. I just don't get it!

For instance, if I'm trying to set up a local live musical performance and I select a venue. Usually they have a booking page on their website for you to contact them. So many times I have sent an email or called and left a message with no returned correspondence. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a booking section? A simple, "Sorry, but we will not be able to hold your event." would suffice.

This isn't the only scenario that this happens. Sometimes it's a deal where someone makes an agreement and then rather than man up and tell you they have had a change of heart they ignore you. This happens with friends or supposed friends as well so I really have a hard time understanding these occurrences. Sometimes I think that it must be me and no matter how friendly people say I am I just don't get the desired response from others. Then again, as I said above I was speaking with another business owner who was having the same issues. I just don't get!