Two things I do at each event that works for me is 1) I do a setup and send pictures at two different angles to some family or friends and get their opinion. 2) People normally walk by your booth at least twice. Each half hour I move a few items around. I have sold more by doing this. Hope this helps everyone.
I thought about doing that! I'm so glad you mentioned this. I used to work for big box retailer and they do this ALL the time. They never said why... but I was onto them and their strategy. :)
Leaving a 6-8 inches in front of your pay station is so important for people with purses or other shopping bags so they can have a place to put them down on the table while they are digging for their card/cash. Just a tip for people in the comments :)
Thank you for this tip! Just laying out my table plan for my first vendor sale- I never would have thought to leave a space for customers at my checkout area. 😉👍🏼
Excellent video!! Loved your points. I was at a market last night buying loose leaf teas from a lady when my toddler started crying and becoming fussy. The lady selling teas quickly pulled out a sucker for him from behind the booth. Long story short, she got a $10 tip on top of me buying two teas from her because of that small touch. :-)
I have been doing craft shows for a few years now and I agree with most of what you've said. The only thing I disagree with is dropping prices at the end of the show (unless you are a food vendor in which case it makes sense). I sell handmade jewellery and if I don't sell something at one show, I can sell it at another for the price I'm asking. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
Great insight, Karen. And it is an excellent example on how everyone must experiment with their own tactics. The best way to know, is to DO! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me tremendously. I crochet and had a couple of shawls that I put on dress forms. I was so focused on how my table looked, that the forms were an afterthought. I couldn't understand why they weren't selling compared to the other items I create. Well I took your advice and ran. I styled the forms, one with a cute denim blazer and the other a sweater and................BINGO!!! They sold!! I did the same thing at every other fair I had this season and I'm happy to say that all of my shawls sold! Thank you so much for this valuable tip that I will never ever forget! You're an angel! :) xo
I loved this video so much! I'm an esthetician and I have no clue how to do a vendor event, but your information makes me feel like I can do it! I love your energy and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom 💜
I have been doing events for the past few years and I can agree with what you are saying, especially putting yourself out there and being friendly to potential customers just walking by. I have gotten quite a few orders and sales by just engaging people.I also have learned a lot talking with other vendors, especially what events are better to attend. I also do not provide candy at my booth, it distracts customers.
You are so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing and being transparent. You are right, there's really not a lot of articles or resources business owners can read and take away relatable information to help them feel confident in wanting to explore vending events as an option. A lot of my experience has been through trial and error, but a great learning experience. I wish you continued success, great health, and blessings!
This is one of the best advice videos I've seen on RUclips for a vendor booth. Seriously. Thank you. You helped me in multiple ways with this one video. Thanks again.
I have been vending for 30 years, I love it so much, meeting unique people and experience. I would suggest when you're doing vending. PLEASE set up your surveillance camera! It's very important! Your space doing business, keep it watching when you're not!!! I call my vending set-up's my business shows. It's nice to look back at your video shows, checking out the traffic that came in as well as seeing your customers.... HAPPY VENDING
Great tips, each was on point. I never even thought about the kids distracting from the experience, but it's so true. Not meant for every booth, or products.
good information. i took notes. i am doing a vendor pop up event in June and this will be my first. i sell, design and create canvas tote bags and makeup pouches. so i am gathering up all the advise i can get.
Thank you for these tip! Loved this. I don't really see many African American women explaining these things so I appreciate this. I'm thinking about participating in my first event on my birthday. So it's going to be fun!
Thanks for the information. I started a both in an antique mall which allows New and antique items. Had it for about 6 moths now. Can use all the expertise I can get. Have a wonderful day!
Great advice! So many tips that you need to know but are usually found out after you have a flop of a show and wish you had done it different. Thanks for sharing!
I really appreciate your advice and knowledge. It was good advice being that I recently started my own business. I don't know where to begin and the video was part of what I needed learn. You have great mannerism and you seem very approachable and that's the key to being successful in doing what you love. Thank you.
Winner of a video, I've been looking for "crafts fair near me" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Honsaac Qonandon Cure - (should be on google have a look )? It is a smashing one of a kind product for getting Fairs And Festival listings minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
Wonderful advice! The Candy dish… so glad you said this- I am having my first vendor booth in 2 weeks- I was totally planning on a Candy dish but now🤔…. Nope, you are right! I have seen kids at these events that make such a nuisance of themselves whenever there is Candy. I appreciate that reminder!
Thank you "StyleSewMe" for all these great tips on my Vendor Booth, very helpful. I'm new to the Vendor world and all tips are welcomed. I have noted more tips from your video than any other. I'm excited and nervous but looking forward to life as a Vendor. Again, thank you....... Cheryl
Although this video is six years old everything you said is still valid. I participated in an event several years ago and the situation was exactly the scenario you described where the people were steered away from the vendors. I put so much money out for the event and was so upset. The only vendors who made money were the seminar instructors and they made sure the people paid before they left the room to tour around. I don't want to experience that again.
Thank you so much for sharing this:) puzzled about having vendors and scheduling venues that don't make time for the people to shop Really smh. I really learned a lot from you
You had a lot of great information in this vlog. Love the visit the craft show as a participant first ( and don't give out cards as a participant😉). - Sonya (Suíteplāt)
I just started my own business this year and I have an event that I want to be apart of as a vendor but I’m so lost on how to start. This video has been so helpful! 💛
Lol...I’ve been taking notes on different videos and one video said “bring candy dish”...after watching this video, I went back to my notes and said “NO Candy Dish” 😂
Hi! I was just cruising around the internet... and found your great video, then I realized I had seen it before and Liked it!!! This time I have Saved you into my private Craft file!!! I learned new things from your video again!! Happy 2021!!
Hello, I just want to say thank you so much for sharing. I am starting up a business and my first steps into marketing will be vending. You gave me so much great advice about things I wouldn't have done and I thank you for that.
Great tips!! I have heard the sample set up tip however, that's a great idea to snap a picture! Haven't heard that one before. Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh wow this was very helpful. I have actually done exactly what you said the other girl did and gave gift bags to the guest n all not even thinking these other people paid and put all this time and effort into setting up a table. We didn’t even know vendors would be there or even thought about being one.🤦🏽♀️ Wow well if that was me I’m so sorry🙏🏽😬 Good lessons great tips🥰🙌🏽
I love this video. There is hardly anything on strategy and marketing vender booths anywhere. I have quite a few things to add to your topic. Id love to have a discussion with you about your experiences with vending. Thank you for what your doing!
You're absolutely right. I recently went to a pop up shop and the owner was just on her phone scrolling. Looking as though she wasn't interested in making a sale. So I strolled right past her table.
I’m gearing up to do my first for vendor events. I hesitated to sign up for one of the largest ones this year because it would’ve been my first time. I figured it wouldn’t be the best first experience. And I have social anxiety. But I really believe in my product, and everyone who’s tried it even family members who are brutally honest, love it!. I make artisan soap. Anyway I went to this huge fair and walked around and realized there is a huge niche for my product. I saw him melt and pour soap, but my soap is 1 million times better than that. And It just really gave me the confidence to step up and sign up for these events. I’m bringing samples of my product, which I know is a lot harder to do with clothes, but when I cut my soap I always have small sliver’s or a little extra better I pour into simple molds. I plan on giving a free one out with every purchase.
I just saw this video and it was very informative. I'm thinking it's time for me to do this, all of your suggestions already make me feel easier about this.
I like your sewing videos, but this one has helped me. I have been going to craft fairs for several years, but this has a lot of great advice. I subscribed :) Thanks.
Thank you soooo very much for sharing your knowledge. You have enlightened me in so many ways I hadn't thought of in becoming a vendor . You are absolutely going to be blessed for graciously and selflessly sharing that wonderful information. God bless you!!!
Yes! better to have too much than to miss out on sales because you didn't have enough! And having a well stocked booth makes the shopping experience so much better.
I really enjoyed your video! You really seem like someone who really wants to help others. I agree with not liking the lady handing out cards when she is not contributing to the event.
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Two things I do at each event that works for me is 1) I do a setup and send pictures at two different angles to some family or friends and get their opinion. 2) People normally walk by your booth at least twice. Each half hour I move a few items around. I have sold more by doing this. Hope this helps everyone.
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
that's a good idea
Excellent Advice, thanks!
@@Stylesewme 👍👍
I thought about doing that! I'm so glad you mentioned this. I used to work for big box retailer and they do this ALL the time. They never said why... but I was onto them and their strategy. :)
Leaving a 6-8 inches in front of your pay station is so important for people with purses or other shopping bags so they can have a place to put them down on the table while they are digging for their card/cash. Just a tip for people in the comments :)
Thank you for this tip! Just laying out my table plan for my first vendor sale- I never would have thought to leave a space for customers at my checkout area. 😉👍🏼
Excellent video!! Loved your points. I was at a market last night buying loose leaf teas from a lady when my toddler started crying and becoming fussy. The lady selling teas quickly pulled out a sucker for him from behind the booth. Long story short, she got a $10 tip on top of me buying two teas from her because of that small touch. :-)
Thanks
I have been doing craft shows for a few years now and I agree with most of what you've said. The only thing I disagree with is dropping prices at the end of the show (unless you are a food vendor in which case it makes sense). I sell handmade jewellery and if I don't sell something at one show, I can sell it at another for the price I'm asking. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
Great insight, Karen. And it is an excellent example on how everyone must experiment with their own tactics. The best way to know, is to DO! Thanks for sharing!
The candy advice is GOLD. I appreciate your wisdom! I was about to be the candy queen and now I know why that isn't s good idea.
The part around the 14:10 mark about not having candy made total sense and I was so glad to get that advice.
I don't know why anyone would dislike this- great video
It's all good. I promise I don't even look at dislikes! I focus on people like you who find it helpful! Thank you, Maddie!
I'm about to embark on my very 1st event! I'm a Virgin Vendor! Thank you for your helpful advice!
Best wishes!
Donna Hughes Same! Mine is this weekend 😊
Suzy P how did it go?!
Me too!!! Hope your event went well Donna! I’m 4 years later but gearing to go!
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me tremendously. I crochet and had a couple of shawls that I put on dress forms. I was so focused on how my table looked, that the forms were an afterthought. I couldn't understand why they weren't selling compared to the other items I create. Well I took your advice and ran. I styled the forms, one with a cute denim blazer and the other a sweater and................BINGO!!! They sold!! I did the same thing at every other fair I had this season and I'm happy to say that all of my shawls sold! Thank you so much for this valuable tip that I will never ever forget! You're an angel! :) xo
*SCREEEAAAAMMMMM***** Terry, that's AWESOME!! You just made my day, lady! Congratulations to you on TAKING ACTION and making it work!! *BIG HUGS*
As a veteran craft show vendor and buyer, you had some excellent points!
I loved this video so much! I'm an esthetician and I have no clue how to do a vendor event, but your information makes me feel like I can do it! I love your energy and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom 💜
You mentioned so many things I hadn't even considered. Thanks for this video.
Great tips. I’ve watched your video 3xs. Although we sell very different products your suggestions and experience is applicable to me too. Thxs!
I've only shown at four craft shows, but I think the content you have provided here is highly valuable. Thank you!
I have been doing events for the past few years and I can agree with what you are saying, especially putting yourself out there and being friendly to potential customers just walking by. I have gotten quite a few orders and sales by just engaging people.I also have learned a lot talking with other vendors, especially what events are better to attend. I also do not provide candy at my booth, it distracts customers.
You are so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing and being transparent. You are right, there's really not a lot of articles or resources business owners can read and take away relatable information to help them feel confident in wanting to explore vending events as an option. A lot of my experience has been through trial and error, but a great learning experience. I wish you continued success, great health, and blessings!
This is one of the best advice videos I've seen on RUclips for a vendor booth. Seriously. Thank you. You helped me in multiple ways with this one video. Thanks again.
I am so new at vending. I've had hit and misses. YOUR information is very valuable, very helpful, and very received. Thank you So VERY much!
You're welcome, Patricia! It's all a learning experience.
These are very helpful and intelligent view points. Appreciate your tips. Thank you for your point of view and info.
I have been vending for 30 years, I love it so much, meeting unique people and experience.
I would suggest when you're doing vending. PLEASE set up your surveillance camera! It's very important! Your space doing business, keep it watching when you're not!!!
I call my vending set-up's my business shows.
It's nice to look back at your video shows, checking out the traffic that came in as well as seeing your customers.... HAPPY VENDING
Thank you for this. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
Great tips, each was on point. I never even thought about the kids distracting from the experience, but it's so true. Not meant for every booth, or products.
good information. i took notes. i am doing a vendor pop up event in June and this will be my first. i sell, design and create canvas tote bags and makeup pouches. so i am gathering up all the advise i can get.
Great video and you are absolutely right, you cannot find these tips anywhere. Thank you for the excellent tips.
You're most welcome!
Thank you for these tip! Loved this. I don't really see many African American women explaining these things so I appreciate this. I'm thinking about participating in my first event on my birthday. So it's going to be fun!
Great tips! I'm just getting started and doing research. I appreciate all your tips! Thank you!
This was THE BEST video on this topic I have found this far! Thank you!!!!
Thanks for the information. I started a both in an antique mall which allows New and antique items. Had it for about 6 moths now. Can use all the expertise I can get. Have a wonderful day!
This is good advice, especially, talking to other vendors; who gives encouragement and advice.
Thank you! It's always a good idea to make connections with people running the same race as you are!
I am looking to become a first time vendor participant in the near future, this information was so helpful. Thank you for offering such valuable tips.
Thank you. Very helpful for someone researching for first time to become a vendor.
Great advice! So many tips that you need to know but are usually found out after you have a flop of a show and wish you had done it different. Thanks for sharing!
I flopped at a show and that's exactly how I learned, so I'm happy to pay it forward by sharing my trials and errors!
I really appreciate your advice and knowledge. It was good advice being that I recently started my own business. I don't know where to begin and the video was part of what I needed learn. You have great mannerism and you seem very approachable and that's the key to being successful in doing what you love. Thank you.
You are so nice for sharing and helping others with your advice 👊
Winner of a video, I've been looking for "crafts fair near me" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Honsaac Qonandon Cure - (should be on google have a look )?
It is a smashing one of a kind product for getting Fairs And Festival listings minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
This video and the comments are amazing! I have my first show coming up and these tips are extremely helpful
Very intelligent and practical advice with detail I don't usually hear. Thank you!
Wonderful advice! The Candy dish… so glad you said this- I am having my first vendor booth in 2 weeks- I was totally planning on a Candy dish but now🤔…. Nope, you are right! I have seen kids at these events that make such a nuisance of themselves whenever there is Candy. I appreciate that reminder!
Thank you "StyleSewMe" for all these great tips on my Vendor Booth, very helpful. I'm new to the Vendor world and all tips are welcomed. I have noted more tips from your video than any other. I'm excited and nervous but looking forward to life as a Vendor.
Again, thank you.......
Cheryl
You've got this, Cheryl!
Great video - I love the idea of helping other people out. You reap what you sow. Thank you for sharing good information and insight.
Although this video is six years old everything you said is still valid. I participated in an event several years ago and the situation was exactly the scenario you described where the people were steered away from the vendors. I put so much money out for the event and was so upset. The only vendors who made money were the seminar instructors and they made sure the people paid before they left the room to tour around. I don't want to experience that again.
Thanks so much for all the practical advice! I'm getting ready for my first LipSense vendor event and your tips have been very helpful!!
Yay! And best wishes on your event!
Thank you so much for sharing this:) puzzled about having vendors and scheduling venues that don't make time for the people to shop
Really smh. I really learned a lot from you
Discovered your video while browsing on RUclips... THANK YOU... excellent tips! Def. sharing with my team!
This was very helpful, I am a Wedding planner and this weekend I am doing my first vendor booth :) Thank you for sharing!
Oh awesome, best wishes on your booth!
Well explained because I’m new to this vending events stuff. Thank you 😊.
Thank you so much for your advice and the clear and concise way you presented it!
You're welcome!
Thank you. Amazing advice. I'm 14, doing my first vendor event november 7th.
I’m doing my first vendor sale February 26. Super nervous and I almost not wanting to do it but these tips are pushing me to move forward with it
how did it go? any tips?
You had a lot of great information in this vlog. Love the visit the craft show as a participant first ( and don't give out cards as a participant😉). - Sonya (Suíteplāt)
These are very important considerations. You clearly did your research. Thank you for sharing this insight!
You're welcome!
You are awesome, your Tips are always exactly what i need. Thank You.
I am new to your videos , and I appreciate all you videos their are very helpful to me thank you very much.
I just started my own business this year and I have an event that I want to be apart of as a vendor but I’m so lost on how to start. This video has been so helpful! 💛
You're welcome and best wishes!
I appreciate all of your videos! Very helpful advice! Thank you!
Great advice! Very candid & to the point... I love that. Thanks for sharing! Blessings
You're welcome!
I love this video, I've watched it several times. Very smart points.
You're really good at this!
excellent suggestions. I was wondering about offering candy. Your perspective has been helpful.
She’s right no candy on dish!! Give a freebee if the person buys $50 or more like soap, from dollar tree
Excellent idea, Marilyn! Thank you for sharing!
I'm actually preparing to give a gift to the 1st 10 customers.
Awesome idea! Do you have any idea what I should do for my shop, a vintage shop, I got memorabilia and clothes!
Lol...I’ve been taking notes on different videos and one video said “bring candy dish”...after watching this video, I went back to my notes and said “NO Candy Dish” 😂
@@sking3225 just a scratched candy dish off my list 🥴 lol
Hi! I was just cruising around the internet... and found your great video, then I realized I had seen it before and Liked it!!! This time I have Saved you into my private Craft file!!! I learned new things from your video again!! Happy 2021!!
Glad it was helpful!
Info from experience, That is very useful, great job. You obviously have been there done that.
Thank you for all this needed information.
Wow! Very nice. I so agree with the no freebies or candy rule. Kids messed up my displays too. Thanks so much. Great job!
Amazing tips. Seems very practical beyond the list of things
Hello, I just want to say thank you so much for sharing. I am starting up a business and my first steps into marketing will be vending. You gave me so much great advice about things I wouldn't have done and I thank you for that.
You're so welcome!
Great tips!! I have heard the sample set up tip however, that's a great idea to snap a picture! Haven't heard that one before. Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh wow this was very helpful. I have actually done exactly what you said the other girl did and gave gift bags to the guest n all not even thinking these other people paid and put all this time and effort into setting up a table. We didn’t even know vendors would be there or even thought about being one.🤦🏽♀️ Wow well if that was me I’m so sorry🙏🏽😬
Good lessons great tips🥰🙌🏽
I love this video. There is hardly anything on strategy and marketing vender booths anywhere. I have quite a few things to add to your topic. Id love to have a discussion with you about your experiences with vending. Thank you for what your doing!
This was a really good point. I'm doing small events in Lumberton, NC. Not much is here but it helps me as a creator
Informative and helpful experienced based presentation! Thank you.
Very nice of you to give this information.
Very good information!!
ALL THESE THINGS ARE FACTS!! i can say i’ve covered all Bases going into my 2nd year of Vending
Beautiful woman and wonderful advice people can honestly use!!! Great video keep up the good work.....
Very wise and mature advice! Thank you
Wow, Thank you for all your tips and advice. Excellent!!
You're absolutely right. I recently went to a pop up shop and the owner was just on her phone scrolling. Looking as though she wasn't interested in making a sale. So I strolled right past her table.
Yep! Bye
Thank you for sharing your hard won advice. I love your videos.
Thank you, your videos are very helpful to me! Lots of really good advice.
I love all of your helpful tips. You are right on all of this does come with experience. Thank you for sharing.
I’m gearing up to do my first for vendor events. I hesitated to sign up for one of the largest ones this year because it would’ve been my first time. I figured it wouldn’t be the best first experience. And I have social anxiety. But I really believe in my product, and everyone who’s tried it even family members who are brutally honest, love it!. I make artisan soap. Anyway I went to this huge fair and walked around and realized there is a huge niche for my product. I saw him melt and pour soap, but my soap is 1 million times better than that. And It just really gave me the confidence to step up and sign up for these events.
I’m bringing samples of my product, which I know is a lot harder to do with clothes, but when I cut my soap I always have small sliver’s or a little extra better I pour into simple molds. I plan on giving a free one out with every purchase.
Very good tips. Thanks for sharing!
This was helpful. You seem like a very generous person.
Thank you, I try to be.
I just saw this video and it was very informative. I'm thinking it's time for me to do this, all of your suggestions already make me feel easier about this.
I like your sewing videos, but this one has helped me. I have been going to craft fairs for several years, but this has a lot of great advice. I subscribed :) Thanks.
Thank you soooo very much for sharing your knowledge. You have enlightened me in so many ways I hadn't thought of in becoming a vendor . You are absolutely going to be blessed for graciously and selflessly sharing that wonderful information. God bless you!!!
Thank you, Sarah!
Yes YES! I would have never thought to bring MORE than enough items
Yes! better to have too much than to miss out on sales because you didn't have enough! And having a well stocked booth makes the shopping experience so much better.
Thank you for sharing with others. Blessings to you.
Thank you for such good information. Best wishes for your continued success.
Big help! I have the friend that will sell. So grateful!!!
Thank you so much for doing this video!! Our company will be doing our first vendor spot at a show and you were so helpful!
Great! Congratulations! I'd love to hear how it goes. Stop back by and share your experience!
Kelley Hadireza I would love to know as well
Great points & thank you - I complete agree about the kids and the practice set up & walk away is brilliant. Fresh eyes & perspective will help!
Excellent video. Years ago I did craft shows. Did good with some and not too good with others. Am contemplating starting again.
Thank you. You've got the experience and know-how to take your lessons learned and do well! Good luck!
This is the best video on market tips I've watched, thank you! I also can't believe the lady who went around soliciting to vendors- that's absurd! :0
I'm doing my first vendor booth and nervous as hellllll. This was very helpful.
how was it?
I’m in the same boat ! How’d your event go?
Me too, super exciting
I am about doing it this summer and I am nervous too.
Me, too. Mine is on 7 weeks.
This was very Good! Loved it! Thank you for us newbies!!!
These are amazing tips!! This has been very helpful and informative, you're very much appreciated!
I really enjoyed your video! You really seem like someone who really wants to help others. I agree with not liking the lady handing out cards when she is not contributing to the event.
Awesome advice and suggestions.
Very good information thanks for sharing!
This is all so helpful! Thank you!