My first sales were the toughest because I didn't really know anyone. After about a year or so, I had personally met, purchased from, traded with or talked to some of the best guys and gals around. Networking and reaching out to as many people as you can will help in the beginning. As Deborah already stated, being helpful and knowledgeable (with much experience) is key. Get involved and get noticed. It's a very, very small community out there whether everyone realizes it or not. Show your face at shows and meet everyone there. Do everything you can as often as possible. Sometimes it just takes a while for people to sell their babies, but they will sell. Patience is an absolute must have with these creatures.