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I see this is your first post. Are you currently doing other types of sign work?

Heck...I KNOW there's a deeper meaning in that story for the adults. We often muddle through life...making a complete mess of things as we go...and it seems we've left our "glasses" somewhere...but we just don't know where... And then...sooner, or later...we catch a glimpse of...

Here's my synopsis of Mr. Pine's: It's about a signwriter who loses his glasses and has a ton of work to get installed. He continues on sans-spectacles and mayhem ensues all over town. I still get a kick out of it, and I think there's a deeper story in there for adults. From the sounds...

Looks good. As a wee little one, my favorite was "Mr. Pine's Mixed Up Signs" from the 60's. My original copy was so tattered that I bought one of the "original" (old) versions on ebay for future grandchildren. Anybody remember that one?

Export to a .JPEG first, then convert to a .PDF so no vectors remain.

Then you MUST listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcxiZrri1k

I saw that one a while back and titled it "If OSHA Made Signs".

I agree about SB...looks like a second grade class project. I can think of a few re-designs that I like...especially Sunoco (gasoline).

Yep...saw it on the movie and have always remembered that. I think it was "A Night at the Opera", if I'm not mistaken.

Wm. Wrigley Jr., the chewing gum giant, was a very strong marketer. I've included a link for a little inspiration. http://www.jiffynotes.com/a_study_guides/book_notes_add/emmc_0001_0001_0/emmc_0001_0001_0_00329.html

Rob mentioned David Butler in his post up there. I visited his shop last year and was absolutely stunned with awe.

I think it is a little bit of both, but you need to be the one to initiate the process. The more you do to reach your intended market(s), word of mouth eventually will catch up, provided your customer had a good experience. But even at that, you must continue to be a proactive marketer by...

Do this...don't do that....can't you read the sign?

Just how sharp can a person "sharpen a pencil" anyway?

Great reviews. I'm trying not to be overly critical here, but is it within forum policy (and perhaps good taste) to allow so many self-posted "bumps" for marketing purposes? Just wondering...

I passed, I passed! What's the prize? JB

You're not running a business, you're running a charity. You have two options: 1) Work another job so you can fund your signmaking job 2) Deal only with those who value your work. It's obvious this customer doesn't.

Perhaps he represents a new segment of the market we need to tap (making signs for them). I saw something similar, except they had a nice vinyl cut sign...not some ratty old piece of pizza box scribbled with a sharpie.

Toys or tools...they are what we make of them. I've had my eye on a smart phone with all its gadgetry, but to be honest, my pre-paid phone does all I need it to do. Sure it's simple, but the lack of distractions help keep me focused on business. Just to buck the system, I've even...

"No pictures please"....now how'd you do that?