Indiana trip notes

Going back through my notes from last week’s trip to Indiana, I’m glad I made the trip.

I had the opportunity to stop in and visit with several different businesses along the way. Some visits were brief, which I expected. A couple of others turned into much better conversations and gave me the chance to talk more about Trailer Alarms, what we do, and where our products might fit into their business.

Not every stop went as planned.

One trailer dealer in Spencer was disappointing enough that I didn’t even manage to leave with a business card. Oh well. That happens. Not every visit is going to turn into a conversation, much less an opportunity.

But that’s part of why I believe in getting out from behind the desk and showing up in person.

Emails are easy to ignore. Phone calls are easy to cut short. Walking through the door and introducing yourself can lead to conversations you never would have had otherwise.

I came home with a few more contacts, some useful feedback, and several conversations worth following up on.

For a quick trip to Indiana, I’d call that time well spent.