That’s a great idea!

Jeremy

That’s a great idea!

Jeremy

I want to draw attention to two tips suggested above that I think are worth repeating:

1. Get business cards made for specific events. Use the card to target the specific audience at that event. (This probably also means you’ll want to order your cards in small batches.)

2. If you really need business cards fast, ship them to the hotel where you’ll be staying at. (Awesome tip, Darrel!)

And here’s one more suggestion I forgot to mention in the main post…

3. Consider adding initials to the end of your name. Not only will it make you look more credible, it’s also a great conversation starter.

Example:

Ryan Healy, M.D.R.C.

People will assume you have some certification or degree; this lends credibility.

If a person asks what it stands for, you can say, “It stands for Master Direct Response Copywriter.” And then chuckle. The person you’re talking to will probably laugh, too.

This isn’t appropriate for everyone to use, but it works really well in certain niches (like coaching).

Ryan

I want to draw attention to two tips suggested above that I think are worth repeating:

1. Get business cards made for specific events. Use the card to target the specific audience at that event. (This probably also means you’ll want to order your cards in small batches.)

2. If you really need business cards fast, ship them to the hotel where you’ll be staying at. (Awesome tip, Darrel!)

And here’s one more suggestion I forgot to mention in the main post…

3. Consider adding initials to the end of your name. Not only will it make you look more credible, it’s also a great conversation starter.

Example:

Ryan Healy, M.D.R.C.

People will assume you have some certification or degree; this lends credibility.

If a person asks what it stands for, you can say, “It stands for Master Direct Response Copywriter.” And then chuckle. The person you’re talking to will probably laugh, too.

This isn’t appropriate for everyone to use, but it works really well in certain niches (like coaching).

Ryan

Great tip on Overnight Prints. I’ve used them several times for business cards and they’ve never let me down.

More than once, I have found myself needing new business cards before attending a networking event. Either I’ve run out, or have decided to change my cards. Sometimes I don’t remember far enough in advance.

In these cases, I have Overnight Prints ship the cards to my hotel.

Art: The glossy coating is a nice touch and makes for a very distinctive, firm card if you do both sides. If you go with rounded corners, it almost feels like a credit card!

Problem is, it’s hard for people to write directly on the card if they want to make notes about you. I’ve experimented with having the coating put on only one side. I’d love to hear your experience.

Darrel

Great tip on Overnight Prints. I’ve used them several times for business cards and they’ve never let me down.

More than once, I have found myself needing new business cards before attending a networking event. Either I’ve run out, or have decided to change my cards. Sometimes I don’t remember far enough in advance.

In these cases, I have Overnight Prints ship the cards to my hotel.

Art: The glossy coating is a nice touch and makes for a very distinctive, firm card if you do both sides. If you go with rounded corners, it almost feels like a credit card!

Problem is, it’s hard for people to write directly on the card if they want to make notes about you. I’ve experimented with having the coating put on only one side. I’d love to hear your experience.

Darrel