Travelbuzz1
Elio Addict
Thanks everyone for all of the information, and photos. I am sure they will work with some hotel on a discounted price package for a few days when we pickup the vehicle and tour. In fact I will write them and see what they say.
To Mr Paul Elio,
We are having a discussion along with photos of the exhibit of the P5 today and I am wondering if your company will be presenting a hotel / Elio pick up and plant tour package? When the time comes. Also as I read some of the comments in a thread with Elioowners.com under "Shreveport March 6, 2016", there are some very valid points made. On how your company did not take full advantage of those who participated viewing the vehicle and some of these people drove three hours one way. These are investors, potential investors and clients of your company.
Valid remark....
TC BRONSON.....
I forgot to mention two things. One of the Elio reps, not Jerome, mentioned the possibility of optional fenders like on the P3. Also I was surprised they did not have a table set up to collect names and Emails, voluntarily of course. OR give out a brochure! There were several folks in line that did not have a reservation or a clue about the details of the Elio or the website etc. etc. If I were the tour team I would collect names and where folks were from (to see how far they drove) and emails and start sending these folks information about how to order and Elio and how to buy stock. I think Elio is missing an opportunity. Just my 2 cents.
Another member....outsydthebox.......... and what if anyone was disabled?
When I put money down (Rome, Ga.) they did not have a table set up for taking orders either (that I recall). A staff member with a tablet got all of my information...including credit card. We didn't even sit down. So, I hope something similar happened where you were.
Another member...and I am not trying to irritate you.
Member... Lil4X
A small comment from someone who prepped trade shows for a lot of oilfield clients: It's true that technically-driven companies don't always want to spend money on literature, I've even had an executive tell me that if a delegate doesn't understand the obvious superiority of his product then, well, he doesn't deserve to own one.
But buyers aren't always engineers or car guys . . . You use simple handouts to jog the memory six months on, even those tossed aside at the hotel may attract someone else's attention. Use the opportunity to keep the brand (and the contact info) in front of your prospect.
Measured against the enormous costs of showing your product at a convention, fair, or community event, the cost of simple literature is tiny. You need to let your potential buyer take something home with him that will keep his curiosity up and remind him of his enthusiasm. You don't waste that initial impression, but turn it into a sale. It doesn't have to be much, a couple of color pictures and a brief summary - even if it's just a one-pager with a few highlights and the company website. You've already made a huge investment in public recognition, a few cents more will help remind your guest why he originally thought the Elio was such a great idea, and keep him connected to the company's progress.
The idea is to make every customer a potential salesperson: An enthusiastic owner is going to spread the word for you, so along with your ownership papers and manual, toss in a package of flyers for every new owner to pass on to the people who will be crowding around the car every time they park it. For very few dollars, you can put an army of dedicated salesmen to work for you.
Regards,
To Mr Paul Elio,
We are having a discussion along with photos of the exhibit of the P5 today and I am wondering if your company will be presenting a hotel / Elio pick up and plant tour package? When the time comes. Also as I read some of the comments in a thread with Elioowners.com under "Shreveport March 6, 2016", there are some very valid points made. On how your company did not take full advantage of those who participated viewing the vehicle and some of these people drove three hours one way. These are investors, potential investors and clients of your company.
Valid remark....
TC BRONSON.....
I forgot to mention two things. One of the Elio reps, not Jerome, mentioned the possibility of optional fenders like on the P3. Also I was surprised they did not have a table set up to collect names and Emails, voluntarily of course. OR give out a brochure! There were several folks in line that did not have a reservation or a clue about the details of the Elio or the website etc. etc. If I were the tour team I would collect names and where folks were from (to see how far they drove) and emails and start sending these folks information about how to order and Elio and how to buy stock. I think Elio is missing an opportunity. Just my 2 cents.
Another member....outsydthebox.......... and what if anyone was disabled?
When I put money down (Rome, Ga.) they did not have a table set up for taking orders either (that I recall). A staff member with a tablet got all of my information...including credit card. We didn't even sit down. So, I hope something similar happened where you were.
Another member...and I am not trying to irritate you.
Member... Lil4X
A small comment from someone who prepped trade shows for a lot of oilfield clients: It's true that technically-driven companies don't always want to spend money on literature, I've even had an executive tell me that if a delegate doesn't understand the obvious superiority of his product then, well, he doesn't deserve to own one.
Measured against the enormous costs of showing your product at a convention, fair, or community event, the cost of simple literature is tiny. You need to let your potential buyer take something home with him that will keep his curiosity up and remind him of his enthusiasm. You don't waste that initial impression, but turn it into a sale. It doesn't have to be much, a couple of color pictures and a brief summary - even if it's just a one-pager with a few highlights and the company website. You've already made a huge investment in public recognition, a few cents more will help remind your guest why he originally thought the Elio was such a great idea, and keep him connected to the company's progress.
The idea is to make every customer a potential salesperson: An enthusiastic owner is going to spread the word for you, so along with your ownership papers and manual, toss in a package of flyers for every new owner to pass on to the people who will be crowding around the car every time they park it. For very few dollars, you can put an army of dedicated salesmen to work for you.
Regards,
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