This is my first thread in the business forum! Woo!
Anyway, I had a small craft show on Friday (the day before my birthday!). I was very excited becasue the fee was only $25 and it was smack in the middle of busy downtown.
I was worried about the rain all day because it was outside, thankfully I had finally bought a tent after my last show (this was only my 3rd one)! I had to leave work an hour early for it and worked extra pretty much all week so I was tired and hoping it would go well! The show was from 6-9 pm.
The rain started pouring down as I was on my way but by some miracle, it did not rain during the actual show!!
It went very well! In 3 hours I sold $70. But, that wasn't the best part. The best parts were that 1) people were impressed with my packaging, 2) apparently in the future this event will be free and 3) I was offered to be in another craft show.
That last one was very exciting because the lady who offered it just pretended to be a regular customer and bought something. She said she "made soap once" so I asked her about her process and expressed genuine interest. A few customers came up as she was talking to me (after she finished her purchase) so I politely asked if she could give me a moment. After I finished with them I went back to talking to her, and she left.
She came back 15 minutes later and she said "I really like your set up, I am actually a market manager at X farmers market, do you know that one?" I told her I did (its one I've been wanting to get into!). And she said they want to have a big craft show in November and they've been looking for a soaper! She thinks I would do really well and loves my style. She also said the people of that city have $$$$.
She asks if I need any special permitting with the FDA. So, I explained soap laws, and that I wasn't selling cosmetics (basically illegal in Florida, ect.). I also said I had business insurance, ect. She was very impressed! She also said I might be able to join the "regular" farmers market once per month if I wanted! I'm so excited.
Here is my booth: I have a few things to tweak but it looked good even at night! I took down the big shelf after I noticed customers weren't looking at it. Thank you for reading!!
Anyway, I had a small craft show on Friday (the day before my birthday!). I was very excited becasue the fee was only $25 and it was smack in the middle of busy downtown.
I was worried about the rain all day because it was outside, thankfully I had finally bought a tent after my last show (this was only my 3rd one)! I had to leave work an hour early for it and worked extra pretty much all week so I was tired and hoping it would go well! The show was from 6-9 pm.
The rain started pouring down as I was on my way but by some miracle, it did not rain during the actual show!!
It went very well! In 3 hours I sold $70. But, that wasn't the best part. The best parts were that 1) people were impressed with my packaging, 2) apparently in the future this event will be free and 3) I was offered to be in another craft show.
That last one was very exciting because the lady who offered it just pretended to be a regular customer and bought something. She said she "made soap once" so I asked her about her process and expressed genuine interest. A few customers came up as she was talking to me (after she finished her purchase) so I politely asked if she could give me a moment. After I finished with them I went back to talking to her, and she left.
She came back 15 minutes later and she said "I really like your set up, I am actually a market manager at X farmers market, do you know that one?" I told her I did (its one I've been wanting to get into!). And she said they want to have a big craft show in November and they've been looking for a soaper! She thinks I would do really well and loves my style. She also said the people of that city have $$$$.
She asks if I need any special permitting with the FDA. So, I explained soap laws, and that I wasn't selling cosmetics (basically illegal in Florida, ect.). I also said I had business insurance, ect. She was very impressed! She also said I might be able to join the "regular" farmers market once per month if I wanted! I'm so excited.
Here is my booth: I have a few things to tweak but it looked good even at night! I took down the big shelf after I noticed customers weren't looking at it. Thank you for reading!!
