Tips for Small Business Owners at Craft Fairs & Markets

06/13/24 • 57 min

First time at a craft fair or market as a small business owner? This week’s episode is a MUST LISTEN!

We dive into everything people don’t warn you about when participating in markets, craft fairs, and events. Learn insider tips and tricks to make your experience successful:

📦 Practice your table display setup

❓Ask questions and stay curious

📋 Stick to the rules and guidelines

⚠️ Be prepared for unexpected challenges

💬 Master body language and interactions

Join us as we share essential advice to help you thrive as a small business vendor. Don't miss out on these crucial insights!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:48 Rock Your Fair Course

10:05 Be Curious and Ask Questions

18:00 Introducing the Display Audit Service

27:10 Taking Breaks and Budgeting for Market Participation

37:13 Considering Competition and Event Vibe

39:44 Engaging with Customers

48:16 Not Everyone Will Like Your Products

55:43 Join The Small Owned Business (S.O.B.) Community

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!

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Free Training - 3 BIGGEST mistakes small business owners make at events, craft fairs & pop-ups: https://seasonedmarketer.kartra.com/page/free-training

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First time at a craft fair or market as a small business owner? This week’s episode is a MUST LISTEN!

We dive into everything people don’t warn you about when participating in markets, craft fairs, and events. Learn insider tips and tricks to make your experience successful:

📦 Practice your table display setup

❓Ask questions and stay curious

📋 Stick to the rules and guidelines

⚠️ Be prepared for unexpected challenges

💬 Master body language and interactions

Join us as we share essential advice to help you thrive as a small business vendor. Don't miss out on these crucial insights!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:48 Rock Your Fair Course

10:05 Be Curious and Ask Questions

18:00 Introducing the Display Audit Service

27:10 Taking Breaks and Budgeting for Market Participation

37:13 Considering Competition and Event Vibe

39:44 Engaging with Customers

48:16 Not Everyone Will Like Your Products

55:43 Join The Small Owned Business (S.O.B.) Community

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!

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Previous Episode

3 AI Tools we LOVE for Small Business Owners

In this episode of the Small Owned Business (S.O.B.) Marketing Podcast, discover the 3 AI tools that we SWEAR by for small business success! 🚀

🔧 Opus Clip - Transform your videos into engaging clips.

🤖 Chat GPT - Your AI-powered content creator and assistant.

🎨 Canvas AI - Create stunning visuals effortlessly.

Join us as we dive into how these AI tools can revolutionize your small business marketing strategy. Learn practical tips, real-life experiences, and our recommendations on how to harness the full potential of AI in your business.

Don't miss out on these game-changing tools!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A REVIEW!

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Chapters

00:00 Please Consider Leaving Us a Review

02:00 AI Tools for Small Business Efficiency

12:00 Opus Clip: Creating Short Form Content

21:50 Chat GPT: Optimizing Content Creation

33:12 Unlocking the Power of Canva’s AI Features

49:05 Optimizing Content Creation With AI Tools

51:35 Leave a Review, Follow, Like, and Subscribe!

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RELATED CONTENT: Chat GPT Prompts Download: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/prompts/

Free Training - 3 BIGGEST mistakes small business owners make at events, craft fairs & pop-ups: https://seasonedmarketer.kartra.com/page/free-training

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer

COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: [email protected]

Next Episode

Organic Marketing Strategies for Small Business

Marketing your small business in 2024 without paid ads can feel daunting, but it is possible!

This week on the Small Owned Business (S.O.B.) Marketing podcast, we’re diving into the best organic (i.e. FREE) ways to promote your small business. Learn powerful marketing strategies like:

📲User-generated content

🤳 Social media marketing

👩‍💻 Reviews

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💻 Blog posts & SEO

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🤝 Networking Discover how to be strategic and implement these tactics effectively. Join us for valuable insights to grow your business organically!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Call for Topics

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