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3 simple do’s for greeting customers
Two weeks ago, I wrote about 7 things to not talk about during a craft show. Not sure what to say? Here’s the simple list of things to help get through a weekend: Hello, good morning or good afternoon – Make eye contact (always eye contact) and say a simple hello to break the ice. [...]
11 Tips for going to a craft show
Wanna shop a craft show like an expert? Here are some tips on how to shop at a craft show mindfully: 1 - Get there early – beat the rush and (in the case of a summer show) beat the heat and afternoon showers. 2 - Pay with cash – it takes some planning, but this is [...]
Do not go there
Okay. You’re having a rough show and a customer walks into your booth and they ask ‘How’s it going?’ Before you answer them, think about what you say first. Are you bringing something to the conversation that may lend itself to a sale or are you sabotaging your opportunity? Here’s a list of things to [...]
what’s working for…full moon flowers
I met Lisa Dawn White of Full Moon Flowers at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts this summer while strolling down Allen Street. Her amazing botanical collages were so intriguing I was drawn into her booth for a closer look, and I’m glad I was. I had a chance to chat with Lisa recently [...]
Special Guest: girlscantell – “5 mistakes i’ve made (that you can learn from.)”
5 mistakes i’ve made (that you can learn from.) by sara selepouchin originally published on October 6, 2008 here at girlscantell.typepad.com (used by permission) this week already feels productive, and it’s only monday, so, yay! yesterday afternoon, i picked my mom’s brain and we designed a new banner for booths at my upcoming shows. now [...]
Friday Roll Call
Confession: I had to look up whether it was “roll call” or “role call!” Turns out that’s a pretty popular Google query. Today’s post will be a quick one. First, a short personal story from me. Then, a shout out to a new sponsor. And finally, a list of topics I would love for you [...]
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