I'm doing a Black Friday Workshop - any tips?

erose630 · **11-5-2009, 10:21 AM**

Hey Everyone!
I'm doing a "Tips & Tricks for Black Friday" workshop for the staff at the university where I work on the Tuesday before BF.
I plan to reference this site a lot (we'll be doing the workshop in a computer lab) and I'm going to wear my BF GD shirt from last year.
Any other suggestions?
There will be approx 30 people coming.

setlok73 · **11-5-2009, 10:47 AM**

Just go through the forums...namely the survival gear, lessons for newbies, that sort of thing. There is a ton of knowledge already on this site. It may become redundant if we post our tips in this thread as well as the other threads that are there

sracer · **11-5-2009, 10:53 AM**

Tip #1: Self-respect is more valuable than any Black Friday deal.

conj · **11-5-2009, 11:33 AM**

ask bigjimslade to do a webcast for your folks

**bigjimslade** · **11-5-2009, 12:14 PM**

I will be more then happy to do one!

mcwalker · **11-5-2009, 2:18 PM**

I like the idea of a workshop. I figure a lot of people would find one both fun and informative, if a good presentation is made.

Maybe what we need is a "speakers bureau" where we "BF experts" offer to give a brief talk, maybe in exchage for a free dinner. Anyone want to prepare a slick PowerPoint presentation with tips and tricks?

On the other hand, are we sure we want to tell other locals how to get the doorbuster we are looking for?

braylan1 · **11-5-2009, 5:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcwalker

I like the idea of a workshop. I figure a lot of people would find one both fun and informative, if a good presentation is made.

Maybe what we need is a "speakers bureau" where we "BF experts" offer to give a brief talk, maybe in exchage for a free dinner. Anyone want to prepare a slick PowerPoint presentation with tips and tricks?

On the other hand, are we sure we want to tell other locals how to get the doorbuster we are looking for?

lol, so far I think I am the only one in my city here!!

erose630 · **11-5-2009, 9:57 PM**

Lol - I'm lucky I don't have to worry about competitors - I live in central GA, but celebrate BF with my family each year with my extended family in Myrtle Beach!

Bigjimslade - I'll send you a message - thanks!

siczlo · **11-5-2009, 10:03 PM**

Ummmm, tell them to stay away from doorbusters!

momlori · **11-6-2009, 9:54 AM**

Most important is to have fun

mausibaer · **11-6-2009, 10:37 AM**

Even though it is one of the least glamourous of the preparations, you definitely want to bring up some personal safety issues....Keeping track of the kids, Credit/Debit card theft, pickpockets, etc. We've all heard too many horror stories about people who get taken advantage of because they were so wrapped up in the excitement of the big day.

chefswife · **11-6-2009, 9:32 PM**

I don't know if black friday is something that can be taught. I will never forget my first one. I thought that I was so prepared and that I would have no problems. Boy was I ever wrong. I think that it is all about experience and finding a system that works for you. I would however, express the importance of team work and sneakers.

Sandi852 · **11-6-2009, 9:44 PM**

The director at my kids daycare asked me last year if I would be interested in giving a talk about how to get deals on black friday and other times. I found it really funny that people just don't know how to do it. I think everybody would fall over when I started with "Get up at 2am"

Maybe I could turn this into a second career!

***Brad*** · **11-6-2009, 9:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandi852

The director at my kids daycare asked me last year if I would be interested in giving a talk about how to get deals on black friday and other times. I found it really funny that people just don't know how to do it. I think everybody would fall over when I started with "Get up at 2am"

Maybe I could turn this into a second career!

I'll send you a bunch of GD business cards. Hand one out to each person and say "class dismissed"

iggypop123 · **11-6-2009, 11:33 PM**

wow thats pretty cool. only workshop i have been to is no how to gut a book. i suggest asking all the people in this site from your prespective city what time to go cause it varies from states even counties. for some they can go at midnight and have a nice spot others they have to go at noon the day before just to be 30th in line.

Sandi852 · **11-7-2009, 6:30 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

I'll send you a bunch of GD business cards. Hand one out to each person and say "class dismissed"

I can't tell you how many times I have written the name of this site down for people!

wx4svr · **11-7-2009, 6:19 PM**

Tell them that under NO circumstance are they ever to cut in line. They will get ran over by a little old lady in a Hover-round. (seriously... happened a few years ago at BB. Probably one of the most awesome sights I have ever seen.

)

landdaisy · **11-11-2009, 12:05 AM**

I'm actually teaching one also. One of the things I do in my workshops is project gottadeal.com on the big screen. I literally walk people through the site.

That's on top of all the newbie tips, price drop info, etc. Walking people through the process of finding these deals is a big one. It surprises me to find out how many people aren't forum savvy and don't know how to navigate the 'deal hunting' experience. I try to explain all of that and make it fun too.

If you have access to a projector I would highly recommend that. Otherwise, you'll end up with tons of e-mails with questions about it.

Hope that helps!

11-5-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
conj WHats My function, you ask? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: New England Posts: 10,201	ask bigjimslade to do a webcast for your folks __________________ Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects! Knowledge does not dissolve integrity - Conj

11-5-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
bigjimslade Black Friday Mod Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Mayor of Black Friday Tentcity Posts: 2,718	I will be more then happy to do one! __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com on Facebook - facebook.com/gottadeal

11-5-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
siczlo Mud Pie Anyone? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: IL Posts: 970	Ummmm, tell them to stay away from doorbusters! __________________ "When you know better, you do better." --Maya Angelo

11-7-2009, 6:19 PM	#17
wx4svr Black Friday Geek Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 488	Tell them that under NO circumstance are they ever to cut in line. They will get ran over by a little old lady in a Hover-round. (seriously... happened a few years ago at BB. Probably one of the most awesome sights I have ever seen. ) __________________ wx4svr - It's that time of year again! Bring on BF!

11-11-2009, 12:05 AM	#18
landdaisy Member Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 212	I'm actually teaching one also. One of the things I do in my workshops is project gottadeal.com on the big screen. I literally walk people through the site. That's on top of all the newbie tips, price drop info, etc. Walking people through the process of finding these deals is a big one. It surprises me to find out how many people aren't forum savvy and don't know how to navigate the 'deal hunting' experience. I try to explain all of that and make it fun too. If you have access to a projector I would highly recommend that. Otherwise, you'll end up with tons of e-mails with questions about it. Hope that helps! __________________ Proud Mommy of Two Dealers in the Making!

11-5-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
erose630 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Middle GA Posts: 707	Hey Everyone! I'm doing a "Tips & Tricks for Black Friday" workshop for the staff at the university where I work on the Tuesday before BF. I plan to reference this site a lot (we'll be doing the workshop in a computer lab) and I'm going to wear my BF GD shirt from last year. Any other suggestions? There will be approx 30 people coming.

11-5-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
setlok73 A friends eye is a good mirror Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 919	Just go through the forums...namely the survival gear, lessons for newbies, that sort of thing. There is a ton of knowledge already on this site. It may become redundant if we post our tips in this thread as well as the other threads that are there

11-5-2009, 10:53 AM	#3
sracer Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 79	Tip #1: Self-respect is more valuable than any Black Friday deal.

11-5-2009, 2:18 PM	#6
mcwalker City Planner & Bargain Shopper! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Queens, New York City Posts: 160	I like the idea of a workshop. I figure a lot of people would find one both fun and informative, if a good presentation is made. Maybe what we need is a "speakers bureau" where we "BF experts" offer to give a brief talk, maybe in exchage for a free dinner. Anyone want to prepare a slick PowerPoint presentation with tips and tricks? On the other hand, are we sure we want to tell other locals how to get the doorbuster we are looking for?

11-5-2009, 9:57 PM	#8
erose630 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Middle GA Posts: 707	Lol - I'm lucky I don't have to worry about competitors - I live in central GA, but celebrate BF with my family each year with my extended family in Myrtle Beach! Bigjimslade - I'll send you a message - thanks!

11-6-2009, 9:54 AM	#10
momlori Toes in the sand book in hand Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 267	Most important is to have fun

11-6-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
mausibaer Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 10	Even though it is one of the least glamourous of the preparations, you definitely want to bring up some personal safety issues....Keeping track of the kids, Credit/Debit card theft, pickpockets, etc. We've all heard too many horror stories about people who get taken advantage of because they were so wrapped up in the excitement of the big day.

11-6-2009, 9:32 PM	#12
chefswife Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 100	I don't know if black friday is something that can be taught. I will never forget my first one. I thought that I was so prepared and that I would have no problems. Boy was I ever wrong. I think that it is all about experience and finding a system that works for you. I would however, express the importance of team work and sneakers.

11-6-2009, 9:44 PM	#13
Sandi852 Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 151	The director at my kids daycare asked me last year if I would be interested in giving a talk about how to get deals on black friday and other times. I found it really funny that people just don't know how to do it. I think everybody would fall over when I started with "Get up at 2am" Maybe I could turn this into a second career!

11-6-2009, 11:33 PM	#15
iggypop123 Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 49	wow thats pretty cool. only workshop i have been to is no how to gut a book. i suggest asking all the people in this site from your prespective city what time to go cause it varies from states even counties. for some they can go at midnight and have a nice spot others they have to go at noon the day before just to be 30th in line.