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Pat Allen
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Pat Allen's Discussions
Hiring a Sales Rep
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Nov 2, 2009.
My experience/researach in pricing for wholesale
Started Aug 10, 2009
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Pat Allen replied to the discussion 'Website Design Critique'"I vote for 05e. It's more eye catching whereas 05a isn't as striking. However, both are outstanding. Nice concept.
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Pat Allen posted a status"I'm cleaning out my photo gallery. Deleting every unfocused and duplicate photo. Whew, what a job."
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Pat Allen replied to the discussion 'How to design labels, easiest but most professional way'"I use Pagemaker and sometime PowerPoint. I,too, am using online labels. Love the quality and service."
Pat Allen replied to the discussion 'Any Tips For Outdoor Festivals?'"I had an outdoor festival experience I'd like to share. The music was so loud I couldn't talk to my customers. We had to yell in each others ears, which made it hard to sell my product benefits.. Even my hard of hearing 93 year old mother…"
Pat Allen commented on Deb - Peterman Brook Herb Farm's photo
The Soap and Herb Shop at Peterman Brook Herb Farm
"I know better than to ask what's BEHIND the camera. Go with it. I see all the hard work, too. Enjoy. Thanks for sharing."
Pat Allen replied to the discussion 'milk baths?'"Regardless of whether you use dry or liquid, make sure you're using MILK. What you want in the milk are the milk proteins and fats."
Pat Allen replied to the discussion 'In DIRE need of some expert advise....can you please give me your honest input on these logos.'"This logo reads the best of all logos shown. Not crazy about the leaves coming out of the l. It's a bit confusing.
I'm a bit confused on your company name. Will all your products have scents? or will a few be unscented? What are the…"
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Did I mention that we got a barn cat?
The mice were running off with too much goat food, leaving too many nests, and otherwise terrorizing us ... flashing throughout the day and night. Brazen little hussies. Chewing parade halters and scaring the barn help is not nice! They had to go!
Mr. Dillon came from a friend's home who had just had their first grand baby and the cats were too much. Hey, I understand just 'too much.' I was happy to have him. Thank you.
His name is Mr. Dillon 'cause he's in charge of… Continue
Mr. Dillon came from a friend's home who had just had their first grand baby and the cats were too much. Hey, I understand just 'too much.' I was happy to have him. Thank you.
His name is Mr. Dillon 'cause he's in charge of… Continue
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 6:30am — 2 Comments
Our new barn frig broke on Christmas Eve
Darn, don't you hate it when you purchase a new appliance only to have it STOP working when the freezer is FULL of food?!
It had worked for the past month but all of a sudden it decided to stop working. Luckily I checked it and was able to relocate all the meat so no food was lost.
Since it's new, we were still under warranty. The service man arrived the next day, Christmas Eve, thank you very much.
As we escorted him to the uninsulated barn, he asked one question… Continue
It had worked for the past month but all of a sudden it decided to stop working. Luckily I checked it and was able to relocate all the meat so no food was lost.
Since it's new, we were still under warranty. The service man arrived the next day, Christmas Eve, thank you very much.
As we escorted him to the uninsulated barn, he asked one question… Continue
Posted on January 7, 2010 at 6:30am — 3 Comments
Freezing temperatures, internal parasites, and our goats
For the most part goats handle freezing temperatures quite well. That is, if they have shelter, food, water, and are healthy. Our focus for the past several months has been to boost their immune system, reduce their internal parasites as much as possible, and put a bit of weight on them for added insulation. Next we added a few heat lamps and several large dog houses so they could huddle together and keep each other warm.
So far they look fine. Our efforts are paying off. BUT ...… Continue
So far they look fine. Our efforts are paying off. BUT ...… Continue
Posted on January 6, 2010 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
Production schedule updates
Throughout the holidays we had time opportunities to evaluate our product lines. Since we're all back, setting the production schedule will be one of the first things to do.
Posted on January 5, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments
Getting into the swing of things
We had a super holiday. All of us rested, played, worked, completed household projects, ate ate ate, and took a nap or two. Probably the best part was having most of the family together again so we could get caught up with each others lives. We all live at such a fast pace (like you).
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 6:24am
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 8:36pm on June 28, 2010,
Essential Wholesale & Labs said… - I got your answers for my business blog. Can you please email me photos and/or logo and links to kayla@essentialwholesale.com with the answers.
Thanks
- At 11:53am on June 13, 2010,
dM, CEO said… - Hi Pat,
I'm glad you were able to access the site. Please let me know if you need anything else.
dM
- At 8:41pm on February 23, 2010,
Tracey Lillis said… - Hi Pat,
Thankyou for your message. I make GM CP milk soaps and in the future I would like to make GM cream soap. I have got some good feedback on my GM soap, so this is encouraging me to try different things with it. What I would give to have access to raw GM to soap with (instead of refrigerated store stuff)!
I would be extremely interested in learning about any other bath and body care items that can be made with GM. Lotion? Facemasks? Soaks etc.
I don't get much a chance to login to the Indie site, so please don't be offended if I don't get back to you quickly.
Yours in soaping.
Tracey
- At 6:21pm on October 19, 2009,
Colleen Malwah-Aqui said… - Thank you so much for your welcome Pat. Everyone has been so gracious and I look forward to chatting and getting help with my questions. We have some soap and candlemakers here but the craft is now being taught in a way that would encourage growth. Have you been an Indie long?
- At 8:40am on October 19, 2009,
Rochell Selvey said… - Holly Springs is in between Fuquay-Varina, Apex and Cary. It is about 20 miles outside of Raleigh
- At 2:39pm on September 30, 2009, Lorrane Poulos said…
- I've been here for a few years now and love it. Thanks for the welcoming.
- At 8:59am on September 6, 2009, Pat Allen said…
- Ohhhhh I understand those traps. They blind-side you. A different Friday would work. I will be working at the Badin Heritage Festival on the 18 and 19th of September. I'm working festivals this year, for the first time.
What about the 25th? How long do you think it'll take you to get here? If you're on the south side of Charlotte, plan on more than 1.5 hours travel time. Say you arrive at 3:30ish, play with goats til 4:30ish, drive home will be in the Friday evening traffic. Trust me, Highway 24/27 is a parking lot at that time.
A weekend afternoon could be safer for your driving with your youngsters. Stanly County is a beautiful place. Think about a weekend. Let's keep it simple and safe.
- At 6:11pm on September 4, 2009, dM, CEO said…
- Pat!
I'm so sorry! The end of summer, back to school trap caught me! Is it possible to come on day week after next after school is out for the day? Maybe Friday, September 18? My kids get out at 2:00pm.
Would that work? Sorry for the confusion!
dM
- At 8:58am on August 16, 2009, Pat Allen said…
- I'm looking forward to your visit. You'll be our first with the new landscaping. ohhhhhhhhhhhhh we look soooooooo good. I kept thinking I could 'get to it... '. Well, years later ... didn't happen. Now that we can get to the wondows we can get new screening. If it isn't one thing, it's another.
Monday or Thursday would be the best. Tuesday or Wednesday the worst. Thursday is iffy.
Please wear shoes that can be washed. Goats poop -- all the time. We have towels to sit on so the goats can come to you. They're curious creatures and want to check out any and all newbies. Please bring your camera. We'll have some fun! CU sometime during the week of August 24.
- At 6:20pm on August 15, 2009, dM, CEO said…
- Pat,
I'm thrilled! I will check my schedule for the week of August 24 in the hopes that will work. Is any day and time that week best for you?
I will make sure my kids don't chase your goats!
I'm excited and thanks!
dM
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