The number one frustration I hear from vintage sellers is that there are too many things to do in the day.
If you’re a vintage seller reading this right now, you’re not just a “reseller.” You’re the CEO of your own company – brand – and dare I say … baby.
And not only are you the vision behind your company, but you work in the inventory, photography, production, customer service, shipping and marketing departments.
It comes are no surprise then why according to my survey, “The Real Lives of Vintage Sellers,” 40% of respondents feel overwhelmed most by everything they have to do everyday.
That’s why I decided to take my social media knowledge combined with the understanding that you want to work smarter, and not necessarily harder, to develop my new class tailored to the online secondhand fashion industry: Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Right Now.
This is the class you’ve always needed but never had: It combines advanced social media training made easy with insights on what it takes to market vintage and secondhand fashion using free digital tools.
I invite you to take my new class, “Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Right Now” on popexpert ASAP.
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<< SOCIAL MEDIA FOR VINTAGE SELLERS: 3 Reasons Why You Need This Course
1.) Because you can do better. You can gain more followers. You can have more conversations. You can meet more customers. You can sell more vintage clothing.
2.) Because you can join me in spreading #vintagelove by making vintage fashion more accessible to the contemporary woman using the tools of the internet that reach potential customers from all around the world.
3.) Because you deserve to understand how to use social media to optimize audience growth, engagement and potential sales … without having to pull your hair out first.
<< BACK-to-SCHOOL BONUS
Because you are a loyal follower of Sammy Davis Vintage, I’m offering 15% off my class on popexpert August 12th – August 26th.
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<< SUMMARY: Social Media for Vintage Sellers
This is a 1.5 – 2 hour session via popexpert, a video-based platform with digital classroom tools like instant “chat” and an area to take notes which automatically saves for future reference.
Learn how to use social media to your advantage in a fun and painless way. Grow your audience of followers, engage with them and understand the psychology of converting “likes” into “sales.”
Understand the nuances of social media tools today that when learned, will change how you use these free marketing tools forever. Plus, because we all deserve to live a healthy and balanced life: what you shouldn’t be focusing on as much as what you should.
You get structured one-on-one time with me, plus private access to 3+ screenshot videos showing you how to use some of the free tools presented in the class so that you don’t forget anything I’ve taught you.
This class shows you how to act like a major brand – without having to hire a social media manager or spend money on advertising dollars with unknown or ambiguous results.
<< THE VIDEO: Why You Should Take This Class
I explain why this class is tailored to the busy life of an online vintage or secondhand seller.
Through dozens of consulting clients and my survey, “The Real Lives of Online Vintage Sellers,” I’ve realized that finding time to research and execute effective social media strategy is limited for this industry.
I do the research and teach you the tips and tricks you know so that you don’t have to waste time figuring things out for yourself. I empower you with what you need to know now so that you can ignore what isn’t relevant or what’s a passing fad.
I personalize sessions so that no matter what, you know what to do for your business as soon as we get off the video call!
<< THE CLASS: Exactly What You Learn to Do
Point-by-Point: What We Cover
<< What to post on Twitter Now
<< What to post on Facebook Now
<< What to post on Instagram Now
<< How to analyze your metrics using Statigram
<< How to host an official Instagram giveaway using Statigram
<< How to post ONE TIME to multiple platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest (plus others, if you choose)
<< How to engage with Instagram not on your smart phone (like when you need a break the tiny screen!)
<< How to know that you’re selling via Instagram to your Etsy shop (how to track the sales)
<< How to connect Instagram to your personal page automatically (even if it’s connected to your Facebook page) using Ink361
<< How to use Instagram to create cool cover photos for Twitter & Facebook
<< How to create a video that sells vintage clothing from your shop
<< How to sell on Instagram using Chirpify
<< How to use Hootsuite to schedule social media across all platforms, connect with followers in an easy-to-access place and keep tabs of all your communication in ONE location – and not spread across the web and mobile
<< How to determine the best hashtags to grow your Instagram following and sell vintage clothing online
<< How to know if you’re Instagram following is growing using metric tools including your increase in likes, engagement, top tags, and how you can optimize your following
<< Your social media priority checklist to take away as your “classroom homework” —> a “to-do” list for everyday + a “not to do” list for everyday (seriously)
<< How to use 10+ iPhone apps create photos using free or $.99 iPhone apps with equivalent professionalism as photoshop (read: save time + money)
<< iPhone apps provide the following: HD quality, photo editing, frame, text, design elements, bonus filters, bonus manipulation, instant connection to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
<< After Taking This Course, You’ll Know How to …
<< Effectively create viral content
<< Post at the optimal times of the day
<< Create beautiful images that attract likes
<< Personalize your posts in a way that’s authentic for you
<< Grow your following on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
<< Use social media in a way that feels natural and seamless
<< Take advantage of your smart phone like the machine of tools it was meant to be
<< Optimize posts to cross-pollinate and create content in multiple places at once
<< Make hashtags work for you (read: grow your audience)
<< Do this ONE THING you’re probably not doing already … that will change everything
<< Connect with other sellers … and help one another to grow, learn and spread #vintagelove
<< Know how to use your iPhone or smartphone in ways you never thought (or knew) were possible
<< Do less social media for a greater return of results (and a happier, more balanced life)
<< Social Media Platforms Explored
<< Facebook, Instagram & Twitter via mobile and desktop
<< Desktop applications Hootsuite & Statigram
<< Free metric analysis tool for Instagram
<< Free giveaway building tool for Instagram
<< Third party transaction hosting service Chirpify
<< 10+ smart phone apps for photo and video editing
<< Free desktop socia media and photo building tool Ink361
<< Requirements for the Course
<< Requires an iPhone or Droid smartphone
<< Requires a willingness to download new FREE apps plus one which costs $.99 (promise – it’s worth it)
<< Requires 1.5 – 2 hours of your time to step in social media greatness!
<< Requires the Chrome browser software to use popexpert (click to download for free)
<< Requires a desktop or laptop computer with a built-in camera and microphone
<< Requires a willingness to learn, to grow, to expand to rock social media!
<< Why I Decided to Create This Class
You asked for it. I thought about it. And I decided to create it.
<< FROM FACEBOOK
“Hi Sammy, my name is Katie Vincent and I have the little vintage shop called Aligras on Etsy. I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers. I follow you on twitter and you just really have a knack for posting the most interesting things and getting followers. I’m terrible Hahaha! Anyways I was wondering if you had any tips? I really would love for my store and twitter to be successful because I adore vintage items, but I’m an interior designer, not a great sales rep. Any ideas?”
– Katie, Aligras Vintage
<< COMMENTS ON MY LATEST POST DISHING SOCIAL MEDIA ADVICE
“This is an amazing article! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Knowledge inspires greatness in all of us!!!”
– Jan’ ell, D&J Vintage
“Wonderful post for us all. I have been working on managing my social media and I think it is so important to connect and realize the power of SEO. Your examples were spot on!”
– Sara, Sarara Vintage Couture
“Great article Sammy!! I really need to start blogging again and this will definitely be a great resource when I start my own biz! Thanks for always being so selfless when it comes to giving advice. You could be charging major bucks for this!!”
– Carmen, Cage Reinvented
<< Still Not Convinced This Class is for You?
Photo by Morgue File
Frustration can stem from lack of not knowing what or how to do something.
Are you feeling frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed by social media because you don’t have an educated understanding of how to use it so that it works for you?
When you know what to do and how to do it, you save time, you make money and you gain by your sanity.
Sounds good, right?
If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below – think again.
PROBLEM: Is social media killing you softly?
SOLUTION: Learn how to do this one thing that’ll make social media easier – more fun – and more effective in the long run. I promise.
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PROBLEM: Does social media only give you a migrane?
SOLUTION: Grow your audience with viral content that’s like the gift that keeps on giving, which translates into less time spent on social media and more time doing what you love in the vintage fashion industry.
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PROBLEM: Are you stumped as to “what to post” three times a day?
SOLUTION: Engage your audience so they see you as a brand as memorable as an H&M, Forever 21 or Zara chain – and not just another vintage seller.
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Still Need More Convincing?
Here are the stats behind vintage sellers that have successfully figured out the secrets to social media without my help.
And that’s totally OK! Because the good news is that the pie is big enough for everyone.
>> If one vintage seller can have nearly 20,000 followers on Facebook – so can you.
>> If another vintage seller can have nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram – so can you.
>> If this vintage seller can sell straight from Instagram – so can you.
>> If I can have nearly 20,000 subscribers on YouTube – so can YOU!
But Honestly … Why You Have No Need to Be Compare Yourself to Others
The Internet created a global economy. And with a global economy comes opportunity to reach far and wide to the followers, fans, supporters, cheerleaders and customers you were destined to have.
But your destined customer base isn’t just going to miraculously “stumble upon you.”
It’s like dating – you still have to “put yourself out there.” Like a single girl on the hunt, you need to put on a sassy dress and hit a few social spots.
Read That Key Word Again: SOCIAL.
So do you want to be sitting at home eating ice cream and watching Dirty Dancing for the 20th time, or do you want to be actually hitting the dance floor with a Patrick Swayze lookalike who just might be your true love?
I thought so.
If you’re a Dirty Dancing fan who wants to hit the dance floor of social media, sign up for my class today.
I can’t teach you the hustle, but I can sure teach you the right way to hustle social media for results that promise fulfilling and fun return.
Book Secrets of Social Media for Vintage Sellers on popexpert
<< Use coupon code “BecomeYourDream” for 15% off Secrets of Social Media!
AVAILABLE BEGINNING FRIDAY AUGUST 16th!
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PLUS: How to Schedule on popexpert
CLICK HERE to learn how to schedule a session with me on popexpert
This is a step-by-step guide to booking and jumpstarting your brighter social media future!
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<< Praise for Sammy Davis Vintage’s Marketing Services
“My session with Sammy was one of the best investments I’ve ever made! She was upbeat, knowledgeable, clear, and open to any and all questions along the way. She had done her homework on my store before the session to come up with suggestions that were perfectly tailored for my needs. Highly recommended!”
– Eileen Pappas, Nautie Godiva Vintage
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“The value I received exceeded the monetary cost. Sammy was utterly prepared for our call. She communicated with me several times before the call and came to it familiar with me and MY business. Her consultation was focused on my stated objectives which I really appreciated. She provided me with strategic and tactical suggestions and coached me through some fear issues. This is not one size fits all consulting. I plan to incorporate regular consultations with her into my business practice.”
– Michele McGlone, Gollum Vintage
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“Despite being a marketing professional with 20+ years of experience, when it came to my vintage shop I was the shoemaker whose children went barefoot. I needed help to jumpstart StoriedVintage2, which sat empty for 2 years before becoming my creative outlet. I also know the value of recommendations from someone who has a broader perspective. Sammy gave me that perspective and MORE! If your shop, blog or social media need a check-up, Sammy is the person to provide it!”
– Lorraine Schuchart, StoriedVintage2
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“Sammy does her homework on your store first and has a clear plan for the call and how you can implement your changes. She tailors each customer’s vintage strategy based on their experience and specific store level and needs. Great, easy, clear, and understandable!”
– Sarara Brazil, Sarara Vintage Couture
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<< What Does popexpert Look Like?
popexpert is a video based platform and “digital classroom”
Here I am on a recent consulting call with Lucia of Recultivation Vintage.
She’s holding her Droid smartphone to her laptop camera to share her Instagram feed!
Thanks to the personalization of video, we can connect one-on-one wherever you live in the world. It’s a powerful tool that enables us to “work together” as if we were physically in a classroom.
Jump on the call in your most fabulous vintage outfit, or in your workout clothes! Sip some tea, sing your favorite ’70s tune off key or find some stillness meditating before your session with me.
The classroom also has live “chat” functionality (like AOL Instant Messenger) so I can message you links and text as we chat. Plus, an area for you to take private notes which are saved for your reference after the call.
Working with me on popexpert is engaging, educational and most important: fun. Nothing but smiles and #vintagelove all around.
<< How to Schedule on popexpert
CLICK HERE to learn how to schedule a session with me on popexpert.
This is a step-by-step guide to booking and jumpstarting your brighter social media future!
<< More Social Media Tips
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Survey: The Real Problems Vintage Sellers Face
My Unofficial “Formula” for Pricing Vintage Clothing
Why You Should Make Customers Your Best (Digital) Friends
10 Careers Involving Vintage Clothing
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<< About Sammy Davis Vintage
Vintage clothing available from D&J Vintage
Sammy Davis helps women to fearlessly achieve their dreams of selling vintage fashion online as a digital marketing consultant and strategy specialist.
Her e-book, the 100 Best Vintage Shops Online has sold hundreds of copies and garnered thousands of views and she’s been featured as a vintage spokesperson on TV (Arise TV, My Fox 5) and across media outlets (Huffington Post, AOL).
Her tagline “spread vintage love” (hashtag: #vintagelove) stands for the belief that by promoting the virtues of vintage to the world, women feel connected to one another through the history and discovery process of fashion which, ultimately, will help make the world a more loving and supportive place for all.
Sammy’s involvement over the past decade has grown from selling vintage clothing out of the “trunk of her car” at The Brooklyn Flea to operating A Little Wicked, a leading New York City vintage boutique.
Sammy’s worked with the industry’s top leaders, including Goodwill, Salvation Army, Housing Works, eBay, Etsy, The Manhattan Vintage Show (the largest vintage show in the US) and Artists & Fleas as well as serving as panelist for various events, including the Independent Fashion Blogger’s annual fashion week convention.
A passion for vintage shopping has connected her to nearly every single vintage store in Manhattan, inspiring her to also serve as spokesperson for New York City vintage shopping. She’s been featured on the Nate Berkus Show, My Fox NY, USA Today and in the book Wearable Vintage Fashion. She’s also written for Huffington Post, Time Out New York, AOL StyleList and contributed features to leading vintage fashion blogs. Her ebook The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online is now available on Lulu and Etsy.com.
Sammy has a magazine journalism degree from Temple University, where she co-founded the university’s only campus magazine and was a 2006 recipient of the New York Women in Communications “Glamour Magazine” scholarship, as featured on Good Morning America and awarded at the Matrix Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria. She’s written for Esquire.com, Time Out NY, thedailygreen.com and has reported for SELF, Glamour and Life & Style magazines.
Born and raised in the small-town community of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sammy moved to New York City in 2008 to pursue a career in fashion journalism where her passion to help women feel their best inspired her to create Sammy Davis Vintage.
About popexpert
popexpert is a San Francisco start-up with the mission to connect students to teachers and teachers to students in the fields of “life, work & play” around the world.
The video-based platform allows anyone – anywhere! – to meet for coursework in whatever area of interest they desire, from guitar lessons, meditation, life coaching, nutrition counseling and of course … vintage fashion expertise.
Check out the platforms About page for more information, and don’t forget to follow them on Twitter and Facebook
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Linda says
Sammy, you are such a ROCKSTAR!