Last semester I had the opportunity to sell Peppi’s Subs as a fundraiser for Young Life Camp. Every year here at Grove City College, Young Life leaders have to raise $350 to help offset the cost of camp. Young Life is always doing fundraisers, and having the opportunity to sell subs made it more fun. Last semester I ended up selling $260 worth of subs in just two days. I felt that having a deadline also encouraged customers to be willing to buy because they would get their sub sooner and a deadline helped me to close a deal quicker as well. I saw how with limited time more people were quicker to tell me a decision on the spot instead of having days to think about a decision that they will not go through with. During the process, I learned a lot about selling, such as selling the story of helping kids go to summer camp to experience Jesus and to have fun. I had a lot fun selling the subs to my friends on campus because it was going to a good cause with a great incentive attached to it. I learned how everyone I asked will probably not say yes to buying a sub, but that shouldn’t stop me from still asking. I also learned that as a seller, more people are willing to buy when you’re enthusiastic about your product and especially if you bought that product too. Most of my friends were more willing to buy a sub when I also bought one too. As this semester is slowly starting up again, Penn West Young Life is also starting up their Peppi’s Sub fundraiser. As I reflect back on my time last semester selling subs, I can definitely apply what I learned this time around to continue fundraising for camp. Overall, I liked having the opportunity to practice my sales skills and to help make a difference.
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I really liked how you mentioned the importance of deadlines when trying to get potential consumers to make a purchase decision. Often, it can be very easy for them to think they have all the time in the world to make a decision, if they are not forced to in the moment. Offering a deadline can be a great selling tactic when trying to increase sales!
Fundraising for Young Life seems like a really fun and purposeful way to gain experience with selling! I agree with your insight that having a deadline for purchasing is helpful. I have done a few different craft shows before, and customers will often tell me that they’re going to purchase one of my products online, later. Usually, it doesn’t end up happening. For this reason, creating some sense of urgency without pressuring customers can be helpful.