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Title: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 10:26:13 am
for advice planning our 30th Anniversary VIP Night.

Basic Plan:

April 17th (Tuesday)- Erect large tent in parking lot along with 2 Port-ar-junas.  Fill 4 large spas with water.  Fill all 5 spas on deck with water.  Fill 2 spas in mood room with water.

April 18th (Wednesday)- Have parking lot sale for the public.  Live radio remote.

April 19th (Thursday)- Send limousines to pick up 10 potential customers from database, treat them to a catered steak dinner at my store, enjoy beer, wine, cigars, and chocolate while allowing them to try out the spas in a semi-private setting.  Offer them a discount on the spa of their choice.  Give them a bottle of champagne as a thank you and have them limoed back home, hopefully as owners of a new spa.

April 20th (Friday)- Same itinerary as Thursday but with a different group of people.

April 21st (Saturday)- By invitation only luau for our customers.  No selling at party, just food (probably boiled crawfish and slow cooked wild hog), live band, beer, wine, cigars, chocolate, and doorprizes.  Everyone in attendance is entered into a drawing to win a free Solana TX Spa.

Any suggestions or critiques?  Thanks, ya'll.

Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: wmccall on February 13, 2007, 10:31:50 am
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for advice planning our 30th Anniversary VIP Night.


April 19th (Thursday)- Send limousines to pick up 10 potential customers from database, treat them to a catered steak dinner at myThanks, ya'll.

Term


I assume the limo is GPS equipped.  Give the driver the coordinates - 40' 05" north by 82'57" West.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Gary on February 13, 2007, 10:33:30 am
No strippers? ;D
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 10:36:09 am
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No strippers? ;D

Not in an official capacity, no.....however, you never know how things are gonna go at these events:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/DSC00104.jpg)

Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 10:57:58 am
Any games or contests this year?
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 11:03:03 am
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Any games or contests this year?

Besides Pinchy-Pully-Touchy-Feely, we'll probably have the running of the rubber ducks again where we write the names of different door prizes on the bottom of the duck (robes, jackets, towels, chemicals, dinners, caps, pens, etc), dump them in a spa, and everyone gets to draw a duck out of the water.  There are no losers.

Term

Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Spatech_tuo on February 13, 2007, 11:04:43 am
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for advice planning our 30th Anniversary VIP Night.

Basic Plan:

April 17th (Tuesday)- Erect large tent in parking lot along with 2 Port-ar-junas.  Fill 4 large spas with water.  Fill all 5 spas on deck with water.  Fill 2 spas in mood room with water.

April 18th (Wednesday)- Have parking lot sale for the public.  Live radio remote.

April 19th (Thursday)- Send limousines to pick up 10 potential customers from database, treat them to a catered steak dinner at my store, enjoy beer, wine, cigars, and chocolate while allowing them to try out the spas in a semi-private setting.  Offer them a discount on the spa of their choice.  Give them a bottle of champagne as a thank you and have them limoed back home, hopefully as owners of a new spa.

I'd make this one slight change.

April 19th (Thursday)- Send limousines to pick up 10 potential customers from database[glow]Top 10 WTBHT posters from airport when private jet arrives[/glow], treat them to a catered steak dinner at my store, enjoy beer, wine, cigars, and chocolate while allowing them to try out the spas in a semi-private setting.  Offer them a discount on the spa of their choice.  Give them a bottle of champagne as a thank you and have them limoed back home, hopefully as owners of a new spa.

Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: galen on February 13, 2007, 11:07:28 am
This what I woke up to. Can I come Term????? (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/galen1115/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: anne on February 13, 2007, 11:14:14 am
That sounds pretty cool. Is the database of customers a set of people who have been in before, and left contact info? Or, how do you know that they are potential customers?
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 11:15:03 am
Don't forget....

Pin the tail on the bankrupt insane spa thief  err. um...Donkey.

Pinanta a-la Jimmy

The limo actually sounds really nice. I hope these are customers who are considering the Grandee? Will they share a limo or each has a private car?


Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: wmccall on February 13, 2007, 11:20:53 am
Wow, 12 forum regulars in here at once. Term sure draws a crowd, and most of them trying to talk Term into a free trip.  Get in line folks, it starts behind me.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: autoplay on February 13, 2007, 11:21:22 am
How bout an internet raffle,with people from this site?  Say,10-20 dollar entry fee,and the winner gets an all expense paid trip to Texas,and receives room and board with the Term family. The winner gets to go to the party in the official capacity as photographer. Plus,as a condition of winning the raffle,Mr. Term has to take winner out 1day,to a shooting range or the back of the store,and fire off 300 rds with a semi-auto rifle.


P.S. ... I don't eat much,as I'm the Gandhi of tile dudes,and I don't smoke cigars.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 11:34:15 am
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This what I woke up to. Can I come Term?????

Of course you can...I would be insulted if you didn't.  Besides, you are definitely a potential customer. ;)

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That sounds pretty cool. Is the database of customers a set of people who have been in before, and left contact info? Or, how do you know that they are potential customers?

Over the years, I have developed a kind of 4th sense whereby simply looking at a person's eyes, in their ears, and in their online credit report, I can discern whether or not they are a potential customer.

(Actually, we do keep detailed files and dossiers on everyone who crosses our path, friend, foe, or potential customer).

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Pinanta a-la Jimmy

The limo actually sounds really nice. I hope these are customers who are considering the Grandee? Will they share a limo or each has a private car?

You've given me a devlish idea...... ;)

Regarding the limo, I have a very good customer who has several stretch pickup limos that will seat close to 20 people...probably pick them up in one fell swoop.

Termy
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Spatech_tuo on February 13, 2007, 11:39:08 am
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Wow, 12 forum regulars in here at once. Term sure draws a crowd, and most of them trying to talk Term into a free trip.  Get in line folks, it starts behind me.

No way, that would be a conflict of interest!! Employees of WTB-HT (paid or otherwise) and their families are not eligible for any free swag.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 11:39:30 am
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You've given me a devlish idea...... ;)

Regarding the limo, I have a very good customer who has several stretch pickup limos that will seat close to 20 people...probably pick them up in one fell swoop.

Termy

The stretch Hummer? The one with the hot tub in the back?

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/limo.jpg)



The only problem  I can see (but you are the pro sales person) is  how will alll these people feel being togehtor, and trying to do a wet test....wouldn't a one on one, more quiet setting be better for them if they are seriously considering a purchase?


If you are going to do a pinata, have dedicated to making sure no one get's hit with the stick. I've done a few pinatoas at parties and while they are fun, they are an extreamely poor candy delivery system.

1) outside only
2) Everyone knows not to rush the broken pinata. Typically the person with the stick is still smashing away..
3) someone dedicated to watching the crowd and the stick.
4) clothing is optional.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Spatech_tuo on February 13, 2007, 11:43:30 am
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The only problem  I can see (but you are the pro sales person) is  how will alll these people feel being togehtor, and trying to do a wet test....wouldn't a one on one, more quiet setting be better for them if they are seriously considering a purchase?


The other thing to consider is, depedning on where everyone lives, if you are picking this many people up whomever you pick up first may end up spending a couple hours in that limo each way. If 20 people means 10 couples from 10 separate addresses, just 10-15 minutes in between each pickup would mean 2 to 3 hrs.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Chas on February 13, 2007, 11:45:02 am
You should hook up the live webcam. Put it in one corner with a sign over it, so folks who  don't want to be on the 'net can avoid it... and those who want to ham it up can. Free fame.

 8-)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:03:00 pm
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and receives room and board with the Term family.

Shiite, I'll pay anyone who wants to come babysit Ol' Meanness' Tiny Little Ball of Pissin' Hate and Big Mean Like Her Momma Sister!

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/lilpisser.jpg)

Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:19:05 pm
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The only problem  I can see (but you are the pro sales person) is  how will alll these people feel being togehtor, and trying to do a wet test....wouldn't a one on one, more quiet setting be better for them if they are seriously considering a purchase?

We are going for a sense of "exclusiveness" as this approach has been effective in the past.  We certainly don't want people to feel uncomfortable (which I believe they would if it were them alone), so we want to create a somewhat intimate atmosphere with several spas in 3 different areas.  Above all, and always, we want the customer to enjoy themselves with us.  We're pretty good at doing that.

Chas, that is our plan, to broadcast the party live on the web.  We've gotten a quote for a new video and phone system that's going to run us around $17 grand to implement.  I need to sell a couple of Tobagos this week to pay for it.

Spatech, good point about the logistics, will probably have to run 2 limos and be sure to have champagne on ice for the ride.

Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 12:24:53 pm
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Shiite, I'll pay anyone who wants to come babysit Ol' Meanness' Tiny Little Ball of Pissin' Hate and Big Mean Like Her Momma Sister!

Term

If the misses is willing to drop that silly restraining order, I'll be more than happy to keep her company while you are at the party taking care of business. ABsolutely positively no problem at all. Please honk the horn several times when you come back home.

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/DSC00586.jpg)
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As far as watching the kids? I'm an excellent baby sitter. Excellent.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/drunk_baby.jpg)


Excellent babysitter indeed.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/nyquil.jpg)

Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:32:41 pm
Ol' Meanness was lonely at the last party.  I promised her I would cease my gallavanting about and focus more upon her needs this time:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/DSC00068.jpg)

I have no doubt that you'd be an excellent babysitter, drewstar.  Your resume is impeccable:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/drewsitter.jpg)

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/drewstarstream.jpg)


Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Spatech_tuo on February 13, 2007, 12:37:20 pm
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I have no doubt that you'd be an excellent babysitter, drewstar.  Your resume is impeccable:
LOL, it seems as if Drewstar has an "Innie"!!!
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/drewstarstream.jpg)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 12:38:55 pm
Good lord.  I forgot that you created a dosier on everyone here.  :D
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 12:39:42 pm
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LOL, it seems as if Drewstar has an "Innie"!!!

It was cold! There was shrinkage! I was in the pool! Honest!
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 12:46:07 pm
I'm also good with animals.

Do you have any pets Term?


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/curious_george_ether.jpg)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:47:24 pm
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/baddrew.jpg)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:50:55 pm
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I'm also good with animals.

Do you have any pets Term?


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/curious_george_ether.jpg)


Yes, Craphead the dog:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/crapheadthedogandme.jpg)
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: leaky on February 13, 2007, 12:52:28 pm
I'll be happy to be the "middleman" again, PM'ing any images deemed inappropriate yet still requested by most of us out here...... ;)

Leaky
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 13, 2007, 12:54:40 pm
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I'll be happy to be the "middleman" again, PM'ing any images deemed inappropriate yet still requested by most of us out here...... ;)

Leaky

Thank ya', kindly!

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/allmychilluns.jpg)

Uncle Termy
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: autoplay on February 13, 2007, 02:24:12 pm
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/baddrew.jpg)[/

LOLOL. Love it Term!!!

Someone needs to insert a caption,as to the thoughts of the man staring at the top of the greatest spa delivery service/show on earth!
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 02:27:47 pm
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/baddrew.jpg)[/

LOLOL. Love it Term!!!

Someone needs to insert a caption,as to the thoughts of the man staring at the top of the greatest spa delivery service/show on earth!

"Each of our hot tubs  come's prefilled and ready for your enjoyment."
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: autoplay on February 13, 2007, 02:34:09 pm
I just noticed the dude tinkling on the tire.  Maybe he's doing the delivery show a favor,and putting out a drum brake fire?  grin
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: autoplay on February 13, 2007, 02:36:03 pm
Just wanted to add to Drews new spa.....As you won the top notch prize....does it come with gold/silver coated/plated control knobs etc?
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: drewstar on February 13, 2007, 02:38:32 pm
It's got stainless steel jet thingies. Does that count?
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: MostlyLurkingGal on February 13, 2007, 04:30:35 pm
This thread literally made me LOL......you guys are way too funny! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: LtDan on February 13, 2007, 04:39:15 pm
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Wow, 12 forum regulars in here at once. Term sure draws a crowd, and most of them trying to talk Term into a free trip.  Get in line folks, it starts behind me.

Being just around the corner from you, I call "shotgun"!
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: svspa on February 13, 2007, 07:46:31 pm
I don't see what all the excitement is about.

I would at least have Term unhook the spa trailer before he picks you up in the 'limo'.

Steve
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 14, 2007, 10:52:53 am
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I don't see what all the excitement is about.

Steve

By cracky, it's a PARTY!  If you can't get excited about good food, good spirits, good cigars, great prizes, pretty womenz, fellowship with persons of similiar interests, and it's all FREE, then what is it that you DO find exciting? :-?

Granted, the world of spa sales is maybe not the most glamorous or world-changing profession one could pursue, but dadgum if it ain't at least pleasurable and aids in the improvement of the quality of one's life and health!

Don't be such a
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/Party-Pooper.jpg)

 :)Terminator


Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: wmccall on February 14, 2007, 11:07:13 am
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Being just around the corner from you, I call "shotgun"!

Speaking of which, One of my customers,  Bexley Marine on Taylor Road has great prices on 303 protectant for your cover.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: svspa on February 14, 2007, 12:15:39 pm
Sorry Term, I didn't mean to tinkle on your parade (although there is a lot of tinkling goin' on in this thread).

Just thought Bill and Dan were getting a little too excited about riding in the limo, although I am sure the camper shell is quite luxurious.  :)

I am looking forward to vicariously enjoying your party through the wonders of the web.

Steve
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: East_TX_Spa on February 14, 2007, 12:29:41 pm
Nothin' but the best for our customers, I tell ya:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/limo.jpg)

Term
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: Chad on February 14, 2007, 06:18:04 pm
Nice ride! Definetly first class. 8-)



There must be some serious reinforcement on that Ram to not have any wheels supporting the middle.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: LtDan on February 15, 2007, 04:04:57 pm
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Speaking of which, One of my customers,  Bexley Marine on Taylor Road has great prices on 303 protectant for your cover.

My cover didn't fair so well in the hail storm (neither did my truck, siding or roof). A new one is in order this spring. I also noticed a new spa place on Hamilton north of Morse, I saw a sign for Nordic and I believe LA spas. Didn't go in (in uniform) but saw they carry Leisure Time chems, handy for an emergency trip.
Title: Re: Once Again, I Turn to You Fine Folks...
Post by: martyz4 on February 15, 2007, 11:09:17 pm
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April 19th (Thursday)- Send limousines to pick up 10 potential customers from databaseTop 10 WTBHT posters from airport when private jet arrives, treat them to a catered steak dinner at my store, enjoy beer, wine, cigars, and chocolate while allowing them to try out the spas in a semi-private setting.  Offer them a discount on the spa of their choice.  Give them a bottle of champagne as a thank you and have them [glow]limoed back to the airport,[/glow] hopefully as owners of a new spa.


just wanted to make sure you didn't have to drive all the way back home!!! this thread was really fun to read guys thanks for all the laughs.

how about bobbing for apples.......