Confessions of a Master CD Sales Woman

A couple months ago, I wrote The Rogues to askour approach.Our sellers walk around holding up the
them directly what it is that makes them soproduct so people can see them. Our sellers try to
successful at selling CDs, and why they are one ofblend in with the show and not be pushy, just visible.
the top 10 bands on CDstreet selling CDs. SharonI personally enjoy interacting with the crowd,
Wothke wrote back:"As head sales person for thespoofing off of what is being said on the stage and
band, I think that I would be the one to talk to. Thetelling jokes to make the audience laugh. And I will
Rogues are definitely unique in what they do, and iftalk and be nice to everyone, even if they don't buy
you will indulge me, very good at what they do.As aa CD simply because I enjoy people and I am trying
sales person, I know that the way the guys playto be an ambassador for the band. They may not
their music definitely is the biggest factor in theirbuy today, but chances are they will think about it
sales quotient. When the music, which can beand buy a CD at another time."Straight from the
described as infectious, is smoking hot, and everyoneMaster's mouth. What does it take?
is having a good time, the sales are usually pretty1. Great music
good. Most people who come to a Renaissance2. Great live performance
Festival, where the band still does the lion's share of3. Roaming sales people with baskets of CDs
their gigs, do not come4. Sellers hold up product DURING the show
expecting to buy a CD with bagpipe music on it. The5. Sellers blend in an interact with the showThe
Rogues have converted many people to this form ofRogues use CDBaby to sell their CDs. Why? See for
music. So in other words, they create a uniqueyourself?Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards
atmosphere which is conducive to sales.If the guyshas helped 1000's of musicians make money with
are doing their job (making great music), it makes mytheir musical groups through the Bards Crier Music
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