If you've been vending for any length of time, you've probably had at least one event where you spent more time watching the aisles than helping customers. 😡It's frustrating.😩 You start wondering whether the event was worth it, whether you picked the wrong market or whether everyone else is somehow having a better day than you. The truth is that every vendor experiences slow markets from time to time. That's exactly why I've added a new lesson to the Vendors classroom: 📚 What to Do During Slow Craft Markets This lesson looks at how to make the most of quieter events, what you can learn from them and how to use that time in ways that actually benefit your business. I also talk about something that doesn't get discussed very often... how to stay professional when chatting with other vendors. The craft market world is smaller than most people realise and your reputation follows you from market to market. 👉🏼A slow market doesn't have to be a wasted market. Sometimes the lessons you learn on the quiet days end up helping you the most. Have you ever had a market that started off painfully slow and then surprised you by the end of the day?👇

I'm hardcore thinking about signing up for a craft market/home show. 🎪 The booth measurements are 10' X 8'. Today, I'm working on a floor plan that will optimise the floor space. (I need at least 16' of display real estate.) Wish me luck as I've never had a booth before!! 👇🏼Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see what I come up with.

So, I just wanted to reassure everyone that negative comments or posts are removed as soon as possible and I banned the person responsible. This isn't Facebook or some other platform. As Hosts, we actually have control over what our members can and can't post in our communities. I need you to know that I'm looking out for you guys and I want you to be able to post anything craft market-related in this community. I am truly sorry if the person I booted today offended you! Lisa

GOOD MORNING & HAPPY FRIDAY! ☀️☕ It’s Friday, which means my brain is somewhere between “let’s be productive” and “is it acceptable to eat snacks like a full meal today?” 😆 So here’s today’s completely unserious but very important question: What’s your most chaotic craft market moment? 😅 The moment where everything went sideways. 👉🏼Forgot your float? 👉🏼Tent tried to become airborne? 👉🏼Spilled coffee on your tablecloth? 👉🏼Realised you left an entire product line at home? We’ve all got that story. Let’s hear yours 👇

👉🏼Caption this. When a customer has been holding the same item for what feels like 7 business days… inspecting it from every angle… and still hasn’t asked a single question. I know you’ve all lived this moment 😆 Best caption wins absolutely nothing except bragging rights and the admiration of your fellow vendors. Go 👇