Well after exactly 5 years of selling promotional products, and ranting and raving on “the other site”, I figured it was time to start something new.
So here it is, the new site – SellPromos.com
You’re probably wondering what I plan to do with this site, right? What the heck is Chris up to this time? Well let me give you my ideas.
Over the past 5 years I have spent most of my time selling promotional products through my main company PromoPunch, and managing a site I started called DistributorTalk.com (aka, “the other site”) During that time I’ve been asked thousands of questions, and have consulted hundreds of suppliers and distributors both online, and in person. What i’ve found is that I actually enjoy interacting with others in this industry just as much, if not more than I enjoy selling promotional products. This site seemed like a natural next step.
What I hope to do is bring informative content, news, and other information that pertains to our industry and those within it. Expect product reviews, industry news, educational articles, and other stuff that will hopefully bring value to the industry, and your business. Rest assured, I am not the only one behind this site. ;)
Thanks for following. I look forward to the journey!
Chris,
Do it to it, pal. Here’s to disturbing who and what needs to be disturbed … and flying in the face of conventional wisdom.
Warm Regards and moral support,
Michael Crooks
http://www.CrooksAdvertising.com
http://www.WaterlessTattoos.com
http://www.GopLogo.com
Hi, Chris –
You offer sounds great…but I couldn’t see the “form” you want us to fill out. Can ya help?
Sincerely,
Jim
Gee…I couldn’t resist an email from Chris letting us know he was going to expose himself…
Oh well, I’ll be interested in reading all of the rants.
I have absolutely no doubt that you’ll hit us with some awesome online marketing info in-between the craziness that is your writing style…
Eagerly awaiting more posts!
Ty
This is going to ROCK!
You should consider your URL as part of your comments. We’ll talk about that benefit in the future. ;)
Excellent idea Chris! I too work in my pajamas! I’m very interested in all ideas that relate to growing your business online. Been online now for 7-8 years. Haven’t made but maybe 3 personal visits since. (Old / good account & he simply doesn’t do email.)
Although I do very well with traffic & new accounts, I get lost on all this social networking & blogging. Time is too short to network all day. Although I know it’s important.
I have tons of training tapes & reference materials on doing all this- but applying them all is so time consuming. I’d love to just sit & play all day on google ads & SEO but the orders just keep coming in. I’m now building a team of people to take on the new stuff. Anyway, I’ll be here to learn & vent with you.
Good luck Chris! Thanks for the invite to your new portal to spread the Real Deal on winning in the promo products business. I for one am looking forward to your “ranting and raving”. If you ain’t shakin’ it up your not moving forward!
Can’t wait to hear what you have to say – look forward to it
Curt Difurio
I am intrigued about your “ramblings” and looking forward to more. I am always interested in getting information from cutting edge distributors that have had a awakening and have realized the traditional business model that most distributors has changed…’
Go for it!
I’m really interested about reading more. Thanks for this blog, Chris. I’m going to take all of the information and start promokick.com and reallybigpromotions.net!
New to the confusing world of promotional items – hanging on for the ride – thank you for the email about this site!
Oh – and posting again to get on the Top Commentators list :D
@Matt Browning: those are great ideas! I’ve already signed up for purgepromotions.com and splurgepromotions.com – I’m considering sploogepromotions.com – what do you think? ;-)
OKay! I’ve drunk your koolaid mix…
Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got when it comes to the PJ thing…
I’ve been looking for an out of the other promotional marketing box adventure for sometime…
What has been the best idea I can use myself to get traffic to my site and how to get ORDERS?
good luck – i’m all for on-line business – been in the industry 28 years and on-line for 8 of them. this is, by far, the best way to work. looking forward to reading what other people do to market themselves this way.
I definitely think you should put ALL of your money in the sploogepromotions.com It’s where you’re going to get the most return!
Hi Chris, the three R’s, Rants, Rambles and Raves, is what this industry is good about, can’t wait to hear the rest, am still learning aftet 37 years, this is exciting…is it like going for the moon?
Can’t believe I’m so far behind the curve. I am ready and willing to learn about ecommerce. I’m going out to buy some pajamas today.
Hey Chris,
Always interested in new ideas. Did I get an email that you “Twitter” too? If so, please send your info.
Well,
As soon as everyone gets an online presence I’m launching:
HowToNailAPromotionWithoutGettingScrewedbyOnlineDistributors.com
Positioning, positioning, positioning …..
Warm Regards,
Michael
@ Michael – That might just work, lol
@ Glenn – Yes! twitter.com/chrismillerjr
@ Bonnie – You know me… Maybe more like mars? =P
@ Everyone else – thanks for the kind words. Let’s see what happens. :)
I’m ready to get started, working in PJ’s is my idea of work.
very interested in working from home information.
Hi Chris.
I’m very interested in learning new ideas on how to generate more orders and grow our bus. on-line.
Hi Chris,
thanks so much for the invitation to your new web site. I am looking forward to reading what you have to say – you have always had great ideas and comments on “the other site”.
Lee
Great Idea. We need to get the 2.0 distributors together to help each other out.
Jonathan Martin
Marketing With Promotional Products
Perfect.. how could you do that..
Hi Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to put this site together and I love the idea of having a 45 second commute in the morning!
I am very intersted in ,,and just hope more can be shared like you..
Thanks Chris. I’m looking forward to your ideas and inspiration!
Looking forward to Sharing the Wealth and Knowledge!
Peter Hawk, CAS
President
ASAP Promotions
Look forward to learning more about getting online business as a promotional item distributor.
Looking forward to tips & insights!
I look forward to it Chris! I have worked in my pj’s MANY days for 12 hours and I love it!!!
Everyone wants to standout. ‘In person’ it’s pretty easy; ‘on-line’ is much more impersonal and difficult. I am interested in how to stand out from working from my computer in my pajama’s. I will keep tuned in. Thanks
Ahhh Chris,
There’s always something interesting coming out of you. Looking forward to this new endeavour. (anything that can keep me in my jammies all day sounds good to me)
I’m asking Santa for new Pj’s to make my money in. Lay it on me Chris!
I want to subscribe but don’t see the link……..??
I am most interested. Sign me up
Chris,
I’m sure we will disagree on some things, but I learn alot
from these disagreements.
I am ready to learn more about online biz.
Start sharing today!
Logo-Steve
I’ve never learned anything from people who agree with me all the time. I prefer to surround myself with those who are different. Glad to have you, Steve!
Ready 2 rock n roll CM
lets pick the low hanging fruit and all the free money left on the table, let’s LOCK & LOAD
yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Merry Christmas,
I would love to learn! Bring it on!
Chris, they say “knowledge is power”… Thanks for sharing some here.
I am sure your knowledge and presentation will have an interesting spin. I am looking forward to it.
Best of luck in your endeavor.
Jeffrey
Call me what you will, Chris, but at the very least I am honest. And in all honesty, I am absolutely, thoroughly, impressed. Nice work.
Ted
Ted – that means a lot to me. Thank you.
You are wise beyound your years (or ears).
You are correct that promo market out there is beyound our wildest
dreams. We just need to change old habits and stop listening to the bad news. This is the perfect time to kick this off. I started my Promo business 3 months after 9/11. I am ready for the next step.
Thank you!!
Chris, I don’t agree with you ! PJ’s are not the answer. I prefer T-shirt and boxer shorts. The rest of your approach sounds like a flag I can salute. Let’s run it up, I guess you have already run it up the flag pole..
I’m In..
J.W.
Chris, You go Daddy-O, sounds cool to this old dog. I’m with ya man.
I’m in, too. I’ve recently switched to trying to market everything online. And I’ve always thought Chris was a little crazy (ok, maybe more than a little), so this should be educational AND entertaining!
Chris, Thanks for including me in this new venture. I have been knocking on doors for almost 50 years and am more than ready to learn how to do ecommerce. Count me in the “in crowd”
Chris: Sounds wonderful! Looking forward to your wisdom.
This sounds good – looking forward to what you’ll be bringin’!