How To Market Your Balls - helping with sales/breeding

[@kylami2501]

This video has helped me SO MUCH, it's just amazing how positively people respond if you market yourself enthusiastically at shows and in stores I first watched this video about a year ago, and found myself coming back to it over and over because this isn't just an important skill for the hobby, it's an important life skill Thank you so much for this and your other work

[@JLSR-vg9ol]

im new to the snake thing but old to the business thing and this man knows sales and marketing kurt is an invert lol but we all are mutt and jeff one or the other!!! keep up the good vids!!!!

[@Gael32]

Great advice. I walk into my local reptile show monthly and see some guys sitting there with up to 16 baby ball pythons, no cards, no sign, no interaction (hell, not even a "hello! How you doing?") and by the end of the show they haven't sold a single snake. Ouch.

[@brodiecroc6034]

I am not a breeder but I am into skinks but love the reptile hobby as a whole, your info is really great, I see why you have many followers you are true to the game respect that, subcribed

[@Allinguts]

Ive seen multiple channels in youtube, Brian, NERD, Snake discovery etc. All great channels but man, if i would to buy a snake online i will go with you guys eyes closed. If i ever go to Kansas i would like to meet you guys.

[@madelineu7971]

I went to a reptile show in Iowa this weekend and helped my friend pick out a Kenyan sand boa. All the sellers at the show were super nice and willing to chat with me about snakes and other stuff. The table where my friend purchased the Kenyan sand boa had very nice people. They let me hold an adult Kenyan sand boa and they gave my friend all the info about the baby she purchased. We were treated so nice by those people and because of that I will be a future customer for sure when I purchase a Kenyan sand boa. I also chatted with John from JD constriction and he is a super nice dude. I’m hoping to get an axanthic ball python from him at some point. I’m so glad I went to the show.

[@TheGeneticHunters]

You guys are always so helpful thanks for this it's going to help alot of people

[@chrissutton84]

Your so right person behind the table helps so much. The last snake I bought was at a show the woman behind the counter engaged me let me hold the snake I told her I'm gonna look around but nobody else really engaged me the same way so I went back and got bumble bee enchi from her. Great advice once again.

[@EliteExoticsBp]

You’re absolutely right brother you can’t be sitting down looking at your phone playing your games you need to be on your feet talking to people tell them what your projects ask what there projects are answer question be enthusiastic... ok enough said great video great advice

[@alainacoffee3977]

Please post pictures, Curt!!

[@granddaddyHerps]

I totally agree with you you have to market yourself and the sales will follow

[@nickferdinande1646]

Thanks for all the help. Love your videos.

[@HBPExotics]

Awesome video guys....and awesome input for people to sell snakes...it’s always awesome to hear how to market your ball pythons....

[@davidrollins2346]

Your right all you see at most shows is people looking into their phones instead of taking care of business. People I deal with is like you said the people who are involved with their costumers. Gets better business that way.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

This is a topic that never gets old and I think it's good that you're covering it in more than one video because chances are you said some things in this one you hadn't thought of in the first one. I found out the key to selling animals on Facebook is not to post it in Marketplace, just mention it as a conversation post and that way it doesn't get flagged. This happened with my rats. Facebook didn't ban me but made my post invisible with a note saying" selling animals is not allowed on Facebook so we are not approving this post" blah, blah, blah. Now I just put whatever I want potential buyers to know in a regular conversation starter post and it's fine. I don't think Facebook really looks into your PMs either, so lots of people get into more detail that way too. The groups are a great way to promote, although like the shows there is likely to be competition, as that is what people are there for, especially the buy/sell/trade groups. Your advice about providing paperwork with a snake is dead on! I think that goes a long way toward showing customers that you'll stand behind what you're selling.

[@theserpentchamber282]

A lot of good information for potential vendors here. Keep up the good work!

[@keokai808]

Easy. Matt and Curt tell it like it is. After watching literally all the videos, the look at this hobby as I do. It’s an easy like. Besides, I was up taking pictures of may babies and thinking what’s the best way to get them and myself out there

[@Ochibason]

Your good! Good refresher on getting out there. Yeah I go to shows and see guys sitting cold shoulder, I'm like Bjatch get you ASS out of that chair! Its wild. Another note had my first clutch ever hatched 6 weeks ago Pastave x Calico Pastel. Thanks to you you helped out like you dint know. Had 2 babys no eat after 5 weeks did assist feed and worked like a charm! Took a little time but got it. Got some Calico Pastel x Spider eggs comeing soon 6 year old pair. Thanks Matt and Curt! CALICOS RULE!

[@flyingdutchman7123]

Man, I love your videos, you are super informative and inspire me to continue on forward. Thank you for this video I've gained some very good tips.

[@essexhognose1808]

Very apt for me as I've had my 1st season of breeding and attended my set show a few weeks back.

[@keithboone4595]

Great video Matt. So true. I was at Tinley this year & ask two men to see a scaleless corn snake. He told me unless I would buy it he wouldn't get it out. I will never buy from them.

[@rachelpotter2045]

Thanks for sharing this info alot of ppl don't help out smaller businesses.. I love watching your videos.. and u have alot of nice snakes. Thank u.. I'm a new sub I liked and went and liked your fb page you guys are amazing...

[@jameshadden4112]

U give out ace facts ,love your vids I have a baby boa ,keep the good work up buddy

[@jeridcurley350]

Your videos are great man. Really exciting to get into breeding!

[@christarobin998]

Can you make a video about how to price your snakes? I search on morph market and see similar looking snakes with a HUGE price difference 🤷‍♀️

[@md-oj7pd]

Your videos are amazing very helpful although I'm not ready to breed yet all these videos are definitely a help for when I'm ready

[@herpershollowroad8976]

Hey guys, how's it goin? I just wanted to let y'all know that I really do appreciate these videos that you're putting out. I know that some of the things that you mentioned might seem like common sense to some people. But I choose to look at it from another perspective. I prefer to think of it as " If someone in your position who happens to be one of the bigger names, is willing to take the time to give some pointers and tips, then I feel like I should really listen. Because you once were in the same or similar position than the one I'm in right now. So once again...Thank You guys for all that you do!!!

[@OlympusReptiles]

I appreciate it. However, I still don't consider myself a "big name" and likely never will. Keeps me hungry that way.

[@herpershollowroad8976]

@@OlympusReptiles I can relate.

[@lowlifeexotics3070]

Excellent advice Matt!! Thank you!! I think I'm going to give sales a shot as soon as I have some stock built up! 🐍❤️!

[@milo123321]

Fantastic video as always, keep up the good work!

[@reyruthless5559]

As always great advice. Come February for my bday i want a female BP from you.

[@reyruthless5559]

I mean i want to buy one for my bday

[@thisfool89]

Yes we hate going to the search bar. There is other channels i watch and they are always asking for content ideas and i dont know why they dont remake videos that adress really comon questions. If you keep getting questions that you addressed a year ago obviously a new video would also get views. Anyway great video as always. Thank you very much for being so informative and forthcoming with industry information.

[@curtatronmaximums5327]

Haven't even watched the video yet but already love it. LOL Great title!

[@stabulouskoda834]

You did not get lucky with this channel.. I know I definitely subscribed really quick because of your passion and love for these animals and this business and your knowledge and willingness to teach and help people learn and your transparency when it comes to your animals and your plans and process with everything.. You did not get lucky you worked your ass off and so did Kurt so don't sell yourself short on that

[@patrickloughlin2953]

I fall in love with your holdbacks so much I want to get one. How do you do this? These videos. These videos you are marketing the entire time showing these beautiful snakes. You dangle a beauty in front of everyone and it makes them drool and crave any from you. They then go to your website and/or patreon and purchase a gorgeous snake. I love this video and each point made.

[@T7-RALLY]

Best ball python channel. Keep it real my dude

[@DanielJimenez-le8ln]

i like all your snakes so cute

[@javiernieves3156]

Such a great video 👌

[@blackriderpb7576]

Oh boy can’t wait till I start breeding in like 2 years worst part for me is gonna be talking to people

[@cubanjester3327]

he hates hates his flies

[@CGaming_]

Good video, very educational. But what about a 'normal' pastel that you have raised?

[@OlympusReptiles]

I Am confused....

[@xoliminh]

Do you guys have a website with available snakes?

[@DEAexotics]

Matt Great video and points

[@dvlexotics2177]

I agree andy

[@Jacob-jc2gr]

First pairing locked up yesterday 😁 pastel to pastel banana

[@budyjames77]

Congrats!! I also had my first confirmed pairing the other night. About a week ago I thought they might have been locked but wasn't sure. Tuesday night left no doubt!! Nothing special, pastel male to mojave female.

[@rachelnelson5269]

Hey Matt! Love watching your videos, curious about what genes the first snake you showed in the video is?! Keep up the great work!

[@OlympusReptiles]

I think it was ghi mojo. If same one as the thumbnail

[@DanielJimenez-le8ln]

do you have a all white python

[@wap1309]

Where can I find your pythons for sale?

[@DanielJimenez-le8ln]

i like black and white ball python

[@d3thgr3tr58]

What was that first baby you pulled out?

[@whoisoffendandwhodidmydads5499]

Can anyone tell me what morph is in the thumbnail absoloutely love it

[@OlympusReptiles]

Ghi Mojave

[@6sigmabullys474]

how do you feel about the enchi gene? I have a lesser enchi whats a good mix for her

[@wernerkumm2444]

Great vid as usual... So where do you check pricing (mm?) & do you factor in anything else like age etc?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Age can have an effect. Mm is a good pricing source

[@kristinbergquist9468]

As someone who wants to breed/sell.. mind you I don’t have breeding size animals yet... when do you start marketing? Before you breed, when you start breeding, when you have your first clutch?TIA

[@OlympusReptiles]

As soon as possible. It takes awhile to grow, so start now

[@drewisawesome1111]

I'm thinking of starting a small business with my father raising and breeding ball pythons, and I was wondering what do you guys think would be the easiest way to go about starting a business like that. Everyone has to start somewhere but I don't know of many, if any, reptile shops or breeders in my area and I don't think it will be that easy to find the morphs that I want to breed. So do you think I should try to get some shipped to me? Maybe just keep looking for trusted breeders, or something similar?

[@jetman1963]

Since Matt didn't answer I'll tell you what he told me. "Buy each individual snake for best quality" and have a breeding program in mind. Morphmarket.com is where i find most of my animals, I have found animals on Craigslist and facebook groups. This is a long term hobby, most of the desirable gene animals you will find will be hatchlings. People don't sell holdback or their private breeding stock, SO YOU will have to raise these animals to adulthood which will be 2-3 years and a lot of time and money in before you can even think about hatching clutches or baby snakes to sell. I am in it as a hobby time consumer because I am retired military and have some money to buy snakes each month and am slowly building my collection with more desirable genes, multiple genes and better odds for less common snakes for snakes that will sell themselves. I have thousands invested in my small collection of 22, Good Luck

[@reptilefanatic4597]

Can u do a video on when to put a male in with the female basically when the breeding season starts

[@OlympusReptiles]

Halloween for me

[@medusareptiles8095]

have you ever thought about expanding to gecko's or other lizards?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Yes, but I like doing what I really enjoy which is the snakes

[@shogunhoneybear]

I'm not captain handy, so do you sell or know someone that sells the clear acrylic table cages for reptile shows?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Ars is the best known. I think there is one on Facebook too called acrylic cages or something similar

[@dvlexotics2177]

I agree craigslist is great i do 98% of my business on there

[@shrekshrek9177]

is morph market a good gauge for prices?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Can be

[@michaelthompson2512]

Hell yeah matt beard nation lol God bless man thank u for the tips and tricks

[@kimestopinal8717]

Does anyone know the morph of the snake @ 1:40 ?

[@bing143bing]

I watch you because you talk to the people. If someone was just setting there I would not give them the time of day.

[@bing143bing]

Your better at breeding snakes then growing a beard. Lol

[@bing143bing]

Back at you😎

[@CGaming_]

Please go over actually selling them. The price, we know what to do to engage with people

[@blackriderpb7576]

CGaming I don’t wanna sound like an ass but if you don’t know the price maybe you should need more research possibly. Unless your selling “rare” morphs

[@OlympusReptiles]

Also, the price changes so frequently we have stayed away from that as it is a constantly changing thing. Now I could go over how we decide on a price

[@76pault]

You hit the nail on the head. You aren't gonna sell shit sitting on your ass at a show.

[@utkubaran7805]

hello I am living in İstanbul and I really want to have a ball phyton do you have any chance to send me one? I couldn't find anybody that can do shipping . İf you can please contact me.

[@OlympusReptiles]

I can't

[@punchycat6570]

Could you do a video about how to pop or sex a ball python? My pastel enchi was sold to me as a male but I wanna check before going out and buying a bunch of females :P

[@OlympusReptiles]

I think we can. The hard part is showing the pressure, but I have an idea for that

[@jasonirelan1737]

Subscribers to this channel CAN go without subscribing to me and liking my videos, I BUT WHY? Take care and God loves.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Ok, I appreciate the viewer ship but can't spam the same comment on every video please

[@djpythons1252]

I got a GHI 💯 het pied going with my Mojave 💯 het pied love to make GHI Mojave most definitely and put hypo or DG with GHI Mojave nice mate cool cool 😎 yea yea ⚡💥🔥💧💦💯❤️

[@6Heart1Ace6]

Completely out of topic; what beer do you usually drink???

[@jpmeadowsmaniacreptiles4165]

Great video, good job, beautiful animals, helpful. Keep it up.

[@jpmeadowsmaniacreptiles4165]

If your not excited "passionate " about your animal and you don't love them and enjoy them how can anyone else be that doesn't know you or what you do or the hobby