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June 22, 2009
What I expected to hear at the SBC Convention 2009
One of the things I love about exhibiting at conventions is interacting with people. Anyone who has ever exhibited at a tradeshow has encountered personalities and conversations that are strange yet humorous. Today proved to be no different. I thought I'd share a few of the most striking statements people made to me today.
(Keep in mind that I'm standing in front of a display that that clearly displays LifeWay Envelope Service along with information about some of our most popular tools such as offering envelope mailing programs, online giving, and the Cooperative Program offering envelope series.)
1. "So, do you sell offering envelopes?"
2. "I have a question about your online giving service. How do people give online?"
3. "We buy a lot from LifeWay. I'm sure we buy from you too." I asked, "What type of offering envelopes do you use?" The individual responded, "Oh, we don't use offering envelopes."
4. "We don't use offering envelopes, but we probably should. Actually, we don't have a giving plan at all." I responded, "Would you be interested in exploring how we might be able to help?" The pastor fired back, "Not really. Thanks."
5. I was introduced by an exisiting customer to another pastor as an individual from LifeWay who helps churches establish sustainable giving models. While shaking my hand the pastor asked, "What do you do for LifeWay?"
6. "Can you tell me how much your service is?" I inquired, "Help me better understand what you're looking for." The prospect quickly responded, "I don't know. I just want to know how much it costs."
7. Just a few feet away, I watched as one individual carefully studied some of the literature at the booth. She was flipping through each page and looking up and down at the display and then the brochures. She had a puzzled look on her face, so I politely asked if she had a question I could help her answer. She said, "No. I just wanted a free yo-yo. Thanks."
I love people. Don't you?
Posted by bstroup at June 22, 2009 7:35 PM
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