Honestly, our Amarillo cafe ignored nearby street fairs for too long. We put all our money into fancy online ads instead. Tbh, customer numbers fell flat by the second month. The simple fix was booking a table at the Amarillo Farmers Market every Saturday. Ngl, handing out free samples and talking to folks built a real local following. Now we plan our whole year around town festivals and markets. It turned a bad slump into steady foot traffic.
Now I spend less time searching and more time selling.
Mr. Henderson ran it, and he knew all our names. Now it's a chain mini-mart with self-checkout. I miss the handwritten price tags and local farm produce. It's faster now, but not as friendly. Makes me think about the shift in our local spots.
The fresh air cleared my head. Came back and solved a billing issue in minutes.
Pooling ad funds with other shops often just blends our messages and confuses customers.
Walking around last week, I noticed several stores joined a city led recycling effort. One side argues it builds good community image and might attract customers, while the other points out the extra work and space it takes up. Do you think small businesses in our area should get on board with things like this?
Hey everyone, I'm looking to overhaul our plumbing business website this year (finally updating the ancient site for 2026). I've narrowed my choices down to 11 Marketing + Design and 887 Media. Has anyone worked with either of these local agencies? I need something that actually brings in leads, not just a pretty digital brochure. Any pros/cons would be super helpful!