Real experiences, honest advice, and practical lessons from selling at craft shows, organizing events, growing a handmade business, and everything learned along the way. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business for years, I hope these articles help you avoid a few mistakes—and maybe give you a few new ideas.
Lessons From Around the Table
The $98 Keychain That Changed How I Thought Abo...
A $98 Coach keychain made me question why I was afraid to charge $17 for something I handmade. Let’s talk pricing, perceived value, competition, and why there really is a...
The $98 Keychain That Changed How I Thought Abo...
A $98 Coach keychain made me question why I was afraid to charge $17 for something I handmade. Let’s talk pricing, perceived value, competition, and why there really is a...
The Event Isn’t Over Just Because You’re Over It
A vendor packing up early may just be trying to get a head start—but customers, neighboring vendors and organizers can see something very different. Let’s talk about staying open through...
The Event Isn’t Over Just Because You’re Over It
A vendor packing up early may just be trying to get a head start—but customers, neighboring vendors and organizers can see something very different. Let’s talk about staying open through...
Do You Have Shiny Object Syndrome — Or Are You ...
Your booth doesn’t need to display everything you sell. From table layouts and sightlines to hidden inventory and drunk dinosaur skeletons, here’s what I’ve learned about editing a vendor booth...
Do You Have Shiny Object Syndrome — Or Are You ...
Your booth doesn’t need to display everything you sell. From table layouts and sightlines to hidden inventory and drunk dinosaur skeletons, here’s what I’ve learned about editing a vendor booth...
Is That Vendor Fee Worth It? Look at the Whole ...
Is a $400 vendor fee too expensive? Is $25 automatically a bargain? Not necessarily. Let’s look beyond the number and talk about how to evaluate whether an event is actually...
Is That Vendor Fee Worth It? Look at the Whole ...
Is a $400 vendor fee too expensive? Is $25 automatically a bargain? Not necessarily. Let’s look beyond the number and talk about how to evaluate whether an event is actually...
The Other Side of the Vendor Application: Part ...
Two event organizers pull back the curtain on vendor applications, from what they look for after you hit Submit to photos, products, reputation, market fit and more.
The Other Side of the Vendor Application: Part ...
Two event organizers pull back the curtain on vendor applications, from what they look for after you hit Submit to photos, products, reputation, market fit and more.
The Other Side of the Vendor Application: What ...
You filled out the vendor application, attached your photos and hit Submit. Now what? Take a seat on the other side of the application and see what an event organizer...
The Other Side of the Vendor Application: What ...
You filled out the vendor application, attached your photos and hit Submit. Now what? Take a seat on the other side of the application and see what an event organizer...