The main reason for the trip to Holland was the Topps Now 1/1 Messi card. We were lucky to get it after buying 400 units, it won in the lottery that usually takes place in this context. We also have the 10/10, 4/10 and another one that I don’t remember the number.
Since someone from my team called the store beforehand, we arranged that after my arrival I would also be able to speak to someone in charge. I went with my youngest because the others were either having a birthday or with friends. For him it was a bit boring to have to wait while I was having a business conversation.
The manager from Holland arrived shortly after my arrival
The truth is that he took all the time in the world to talk to me. We talked about the store, its products, sales and then about the possibilities of collaboration. His business does not depend much on accessories to protect the cards email data like the ones we offer. That is why it was already difficult to find the connection point where we can really add value as a small brand and even more so considering that he already has products from two of the leading brands on the market. Then a topic did come up. There was a type of card that was becoming more and more popular and it was difficult to find a protective accessory for it because it was not yet so common. I told him that I would get on with it to get it out.
Two days later I spoke to the manager
At least for the city of Cologne. I had found it because it has already had some appearances in the media. They organize events for theories about leaders collectors two or three times a month and they have no problem filling them. Things are going well for them. After not being able to speak to the manager on the phone (they told me to write an email) I had given up on receiving a response. I insisted in an elegant way or so I like to think because I received a response with the possibility of calling the mobile. The call was cold. “What can I get?” was one of the first questions and to be honest with you, rightly so. I still don’t have a good answer for it.
In short: having a product that can be sold
Physical stores is not enough. We have to provide another type of value for B2B clients. We certainly have to work on our branding to be malaysia data more relevant. This will not be quick, but slow. Creating different, low-demand products to differentiate ourselves can be a way to make ourselves known. In terms of cash flow, it is not the best option, but we have to think about it. I have to think about it a bit. It is not easy.