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Hi y'all ....Thought I'd share this for a couple reasons... Wanted you to know how our new CD was doing....Miss Willow's Fence Row....and also hope I encourage someone to walk through some doors... The latest Store taking our CD's was Borders........I was hoping they'd like them and take a few of each CD on Consignment........but they liked them and bought SIX of Andy & Friends....and SIX of Fence Row.... Then we had a couple other personal sales on the same day.....so was a bumper crop day of 14 CD's Sold!! that day. That is the second store that has purchased the CD's outright... without taking them on consignment... I had to talk myself into walking through that door...but was glad I did..... You probably know this......but... Ask who does the purchasing and may you speak to them....have a CD along for them to listen to.. Ask if it's a convenient time......SMILE......Be polite... Don't ramble Be confident... I'd be curious to know what types of stores you've found..to be more willing to buy outright....and which take the CD's on consignment? Very Best.....to all... Kaley Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music
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I'm not surprised, Kaley You guys write and produce beautiful songs! Congratulations! This is wonderful news! VERY exciting!!!! Emily
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Good for you, Kaley! By the way how did Andy and Friends do sales wise?
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Howdy Kaley!
Well, I sure can't give you any advice on selling CDs... I think you sell more in a day than I've sold overall... but I wanted to chime in and tell you CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
I've always loved your stuff and I wish you the very best of luck!
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Hi JeanB...thanks hon....and thanks also for asking about our first CD. I really think Wy and I did well with Andy & Friends....for being..pretty much wet behind the ears.(me ..not Wy)... We made back a little over half of what we spent...and now... that is changing and increasing....because with the release of Miss Willow's Fence Row.., it's stimulated interest in the first CD.. We've had almost 700 paid digital downloads and streams on Andy & Friends...(and without exageration, a lot of those are downloads!)..and they're in..I'd have to double check this.....11 physical stores? ....71...digital places on the net...and We're tickled to say...in only two physical stores..., have they "not" sold... CD Baby is starting the digital distribution process with our new CD...so time will tell..... I just want to encourage you guys who have CD's...and haven't for whatever reason tried the local and regional stores...to just do it!!....but....also....please take my advice on making yourself...either call...every two months...or do a quick stop in....We've lost sales....by not doing that (my fault...not Wy's...)... .it's all such a big learning experience.....and I feel blessed (not used lightly).....to be able to enjoy the experience.....but It does drain a bit on the creative side....though...cause We're not superman or superwoman.......some things have to wait.. uh oh...enough..... HUGS....and thanks.......Jean B for asking.... kk Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music
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That's really great news, Kaley. Congrats!
And thanks for sharing your approach with us too - wouldn't have thought to try some of those!
Scott
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Uncle Chuck....Thanks so much for your support.. Keep trying and don't be afraid of the word No..... You have a wonderful voice....and do music so well...and you do gigs...so keep trying and don't give up.... To be Truthful.....The closest we've ever come to that before at one time...was six....and that's......from a Yard-Sale-"Gig"...approach . tee hee......it's called plugging in the boom box.....putting the CD's front and Center...where grammies and mom's pay...making it a bit easier for them to connect the CD's for sale...with what's playing in the back ground. Wy is also becoming very creative with his efforts out in the show me state...!! I'm so tickled about that.......... thanks Chuck for stopping by..... you take good care... Kaley Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music
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Yep, uh, "KK" is doing great <G> I was most surprised to see a store like Borders buy them outright And KK didn't "ramble" <>G> (Sorry KK, couldn't resist <G> )They "do" take a pretty good lug off the top but it's kinda' like splitting a song to get a cut. Half of nothing is still nothing. On another note, I think some have had trouble putting a review in at CD Baby---Well, I've had trouble doing that in other instances too. This is how KK said to do it (She knows this stuff <G>--------------- """""""""Tell CD Baby ...NO...I don't have an account.......write a quick review....and click on the # of Stars....you think it deserves.... that's it... """"""""""Reviews do a lot of good and "KALEY" deserves it <G> Wy--Mud Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg
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How could they resist that sweet smile? They couldn't. Good ole' fashioned door to door or should I say store to store, worked like a charm! Keep up the good work!
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There ya' go Lynn.I knew there was a reason. That's how come she sells so many and I sell so few---She's sweet, wholesome, appealing, How many are going to buy from a Mudgeon compared to somebody like that. I rest my case. Wy--Mud Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg
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CONGRATS KALEY !
charm/talent and perseverance-you have it all.....................thats the good news.......the bad news is i am suing you for being a unfair monopoly for me to compete with...way to go girl!
Tom
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Hi Kaley So nice to hear the good news ! - I just ordered one frome cd baby for a gift ! Best wishes and I do hope that you sell lots and lots! jm
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Well...B....I do believe smiling helps... .......but am also GLAD ... They plum liked OUR cds...ya know?..it is a wee tad easier for me...to zoom a bout ...and I feel a GRRRRRRRRR coming...but I'll send that via email..... I was in the middle of e'ing you earlier..and had to leave..... but I am more convinced than ever...that folks who don't even do regular gigs...and performances...should try some creative approaches.. with local ...regional....stores!!! as we just sold another 4...and Joice Marie..(thank you hon)...makes 5..... I have to head south tomorrow with Son....and Hope to make some stops..enroute...and place more........ ok..catch ya later my friend... Hugs... kk Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music
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[quote=Wyman Lloyd]There ya' go Lynn.I knew there was a reason. That's how come she sells so many and I sell so few---She's sweet, wholesome, appealing, How many are going to buy from a Mudgeon compared to somebody like that. I rest my case. Wy--Mud ? ... appealing and sweetness...how bout a wee bit of determination? and fall is coming on...and with that...brings the joy of cookie makers...accross this country..... thanks B....Keep selling... P.S. I've decided...if you won't let me do anything else...grrrr... ..I can draw a stick figure likeness and put THAT on the website. ... best...................... h, kk Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music
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In connection with KK, Tom mentioned "perseverance". I used to think she was a mite stubborn but she set me straight on that---- she's merely "determined" <G> Wy-- Mud
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Hi Kaley You go girl! You are very talented! Golly gosh, my biggest dream is to have my very own CD. I can't wait, but it's a long costly process for this Aussie girl. Congratulations Kaley! Your Aussie friend Michele
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We thank you...Michele.... Hold onto that dream....girl .. It really DOES take time...and the way you're going through that second song...(in my opinion) IS the way to go... Some of the songs...on this 2nd CD...go back to 2001... so..that's...7 years... Some of them...we re-worked the lyrics as late as...2007...and while in the studio...on the one song... thought it would be cute to end the lullaby....with some gentle talking...so..that was a big on the spot re-write. It takes time...I'm not rich...but I'm a saver...and I say No to lots of things that could eat up the small amount of money I call my own to save. So I just don't buy extras for myself...my family yes...but for me?...After God and family...it's my music. I'm not a hermit.. but....I am probably a wee bit ecentric and thrifty as they come. I just had 2 yard sales...and sold 8 more CD's...and 2 more today...so it does add up on the sales......but it also requires a lot of work..(I know you're a worker!!) Thank you hon...My encouragement to you is...Hold on to your dream.. take your time....Enjoy the process.....and keep growing and learning!!.... very best to you my Aussie Friend... Kaley Miss Willow's Fence Row (NEW CD!!) http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends CD http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano Music and Demos (Many Genres) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=musicChildren's Songs http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music _________________________
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If the worse that can happen is being told NO, then there's nothing to do but look forward to the YES!!
This CD will get good reviews, it will be a good seller for you.
Congrats! Be confident that you have soemthing good to share with the world, I'm very happy for you!
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