How NOT to Sell a Trumpet on Facebook, the Ballad of Peter Pickett, Trumpet Icons and Much More!

This past week, I came across a post on Facebook advertising a horn for sale. Apparently the person selling it was getting lowballed (doesn't that suck?) with offers and his frustration was evident in his ad.Had this person listened to last week's episode talking about the 6 psychological triggers that make a seller attractive to prospective buyers, he might have had different results.At the very least, he might not have felt disrespected by these offers because he would have commanded respect by showing he knows how to sell a trumpet!Also included in today's offering is an interview I conducted with the great Peter Pickett in his mouthpiece factory in Lexington, KY in 2019. I've already published this one, but that was almost 4 years ago, thus lost in the Internet Memory Hole. It's high time the interview gets some attention once again. The Pickett interview begins around the 26:00 mark in case you want to skip ahead.Thank you for joining us on "Trumpet Dynamics" – telling the story of the trumpet, in the words of those who play it. For more captivating episodes and exclusive content, visit our official website at trumpetdynamics.com. There you can dive deeper into the interviews, discover additional resources, and connect with your fellow trumpeters. Also be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, and even leave a rating and review. It really helps with the visibility of the show. Until we meet again, may your fingers be fluid, your breath unimpeded, and your chops ever fresh. Play hard!Many thanks to the great Alexis Baro (listen to his interview on the podcast here) for allowing the use of "Come Together" from his outstanding album Sandstorm for the intro and closing music for the podcast.Discover Alexis' incredible playing and his terrific contributions to the music world at alexisbaro.com

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