BE ENTHUSIASTIC! Selling is a process where you transfer your enthusiasm for a product to your Buyer. If you aren’t enthusiastic about it, no one else will be either. Nobody wants to buy anything from Eeyore. When you meet with visitors to your farm, when you tell people in your community about alpacas, bring a [...]
We know that if we don’t set goals, we cannot attain them. Social media whiz, Chris Brogan, urges us to set 3 one-word goals. These one word goals should encompass what you are trying to achieve but also broaden your world a bit, helping you to see big picture as well. Chris advises, ” Try [...]
In times of change, the learner shall inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. ~ Eric Hoffer In light of today’s inauguration, the citizens of our country are looking for, clamoring for, change. Economic change, among other types of change. How will we, [...]
My husband always tells visitors that he wishes we had gotten alpacas sooner. He believes the time he spends outdoors working, as well as the tranquility of farm life will surely add years to his life. Recently, I was able to follow a discussion that took place between a potential farmer and several traditional farmers [...]
As an alpaca farmer, it is great to hear the perspective of the traditional farmer. While there is not much overlap today in the alpaca industry and traditional farming, that will be changing in the years to come. People have been farming since the beginning of time, and any of us who love the farm [...]
There’s a new site for those who love gray alpacas! Gray Alpaca Central This site has an interactive database, listings for gray herdsires and alpacas for sale, as well as a discussion forum. There are articles and position papers on the site. Gray is a topic that provokes lively discussion. How do we get gray? [...]
American Alpaca Fiber Federation, LLC, is a Texas-based company owned by Fantasy Farm Alpacas. Fantasy Farm has a large alpaca herd of ARI registered alpacas as well as a non-registered fiber herd. After years of being told that we don’t have a textile mill in the United States able process large amounts of American alpaca [...]
People who are successful selling alpacas work long hours. It takes time and energy to make sales. Often they don’t notice that they are working so hard because they enjoy what they are doing. 3 things that successful alpaca breeders have in common: They are Passionate about Alpacas, Deeply connected with the Alpaca Industry They [...]
The United Nations designates International Years to draw attention to major issues and to encourage international action to address concerns. The objectives of the International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 include: 1. Raising awareness and stimulating demand for natural fibers and improving the lives of those growing natural fibers. 2. Encouraging innovations in natural fibers [...]
Some Florida alpaca breeders dress their alpacas up and take them out on the town to celebrate the New Year. Read about them in: Furry New Year , Annual Alpaca Walk, and Alpaca Walk Done. It is impressive the PR and Community Outreach these alpaca breeders are doing. Way to go Chuck and Lorraine! Follow [...]
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