During your calls, you will uncover a lot of information about possible print buyers—some of it useful, some of it not. Make sure the useful information doesn't disappear into the ether. Develop a data entry record-keeping system (i.e., Act!, Goldmine, Salesforce or even an index card box) and be as faithful to it as a lapdog.
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