There are many ways to sell and have fun doing it, but some times we really need to step outside box and do something a little different if not drastic.

Listed below are three fun and exciting ways to take that giant leap and start having fun selling your product!

•The Sidewalk Sale •Supermarkets •Block Party

The Sidewalk Sale

If you are looking to put a big push on your production and obtain a lot of applications in one day, then sidewalk sale is way to go!

Exactly what is sidewalk sale?

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The sidewalk sale is when you take one full day out of week, preferably a Friday, because people tend to be more relaxed and receptive, and set up a table on sidewalk outside of your office and have two to three reps manning it at all times.

Tie balloons to end of your table to attract attention, and give out freebies such as pens, and post it notes. Also have food available, this will attract people in droves, food such as cookies and lemon aid, or you can really go crazy and have a pop corn machine, or a hot dog griller, these props will definitely attract attention and put people in front of you.

Have lots of literature to hand out, business cards handy, and applications ready for taking!

Play loud but decent music in background, and be loud and cheerful, whatever get attention of public.

As cheezy as this may all sound, it works, trust me, I’ve done it! Besides it’s a great way to spend your work day, and have fun selling your products!

The Supermarket

The key is preparation. Most problems can be addressed using your creativity and common sense – but implementing those solutions can be tricky. Begin by laying a strong foundation for your team with advance preparation.

Advance preparation will make difference between success and failure. By starting well before your trade show, you’ll be assured of smooth sailing, no matter what happens. There are three areas to concentrate on: People, Places, and Things.

People: You are only as good as your booth staff. The best display, graphics, and give-always won’t save your show if your staff isn’t up to snuff. Provide comprehensive training before show. Cross train your staff so that one member can cover for another. This doesn’t mean your sales people need to be technical gurus or that your mechanical whiz-kids need to become top-notch sellers – but each should know enough about other’s purview to pinch-hit.

Places: It’s not enough to merely know where convention center is. Take a few minutes and do an internet search about your destination. Where is closest medical facility? Airport? Copy shop? Shipping center? Having area knowledge will save you valuable time if you need to send staffers out of venue for errands. You’re only at show for a few days. Make your time there as productive as possible.

Designate a team leader before show. This person will be go-to person in case of any emergencies, and should have decision-making power. If an unforeseen event occurs, your team will know who they should turn to for direction.

Things: The biggest headaches often come from simplest items. If your brochures have been sent to Hong Kong instead of Dallas, there’s not much you can do to remedy situation, short of hopping a red eye and physically retrieving wayward literature yourself. That’s not always practical.