Hosting an Open House

[rub]

Time to get rolling on the grand opening. But I'm pretty much clueless...

My thoughts:

Open house throughout the day 10-4pm
Open to the public, media, friends, family, everyone
Booking special that day only for clients - book that day and receive X% off your session
Gift bags for everyone with coupons for some of my favorite local vendors
Draw for a free session


Grand Opening Party 7-9pm
Wine, appies, music, draws

Too much, not enough?

 

[KmH]

Uh....it kind of depends on where you are.

What works in Waterloo, Iowa, won't work so good in Carmel, California.

 

[rub]

In small town Salmon Arm BC - population 15,000 and ultra conservative

 

[Robin Usagani]

Sounds good to me.. but make sure your studio is ready. First impression is the most important thing I think. Invite all of your past clients.

 

[rub]

It will be ready in 2 weeks. And good thinking about the poast clients - for many its time for another shoot

 

[The_Traveler]

Splurge on at least big blowup

 

[Big Mike]

Sounds like a great idea. I recall being to a seminar where one of the speakers talked about relocating their studio to a new (small) town and how they had a big 'grand opening' party. Make sure to get the local media involved, maybe put adds in the local paper etc.