Craft Show Tips

Whenever I talk about farmers markets, people kind of look at me funny.  Farmers Markets and Direct Sales don’t always fit.  Yes, it is true.  But depending on your product line, there may be some of your products that will fit into a farmers market.

Put on your thinking cap and look at your product line in a different light.  Go through your catalog and find the products that you could represent at a farmers market. 

Will they accept you and allow you to set up a table?  Most likely yes. If you are in a smaller community, the organizers may allow it.  If you are applying to  huge market, the answer may be no.  Some markets are specialty.  Some markets are whatever goes.

Take a trip to your market and some surrounding ones and check out the possibilites.  It is a committment but it can make a difference in your business through contacts and sales.

Chris

It is the height of summer!  I hope that you are out there working your show booths and farmers markets. 

Have you filled your calendar from your contacts?  If you are, Awesome!!  If you are seeing some challenges, ask yourself why?

Are you asking for the party or for the order?

Don’t be afraid to ask for the order, the booking, the fundraiser, their contact information or whatever you are promoting.  The word “No” does not hurt you.  What hurts you is not having the courage to build your own business!

Chris