7 tips to INCREASE SALES at vendor markets as a small business owner // pop-up shop advice

[@ChantelleArts]

I wouldn't have thought of researching the town and event demographic to alter the supplies you bring, that's genius!! 😍

[@monicarazak]

Such a game changer!!

[@amandaperry9399]

I’d like to add a #8 - you can only sell as much as you bring! Make a DREAM target gross income for your event - let’s say it’s $1k - and then bring double that amount of your product in retail value. So if I want to make $1k in sales, the goal would be to prepare $2k worth of inventory. Break that down by the demographic of the area (as you indicated in #1) and you can figure out how much of each item to prepare and bring. You may go under or over that target, but regardless, you were prepared and/or now have product for the future. It will also help you set your expectations if you have limited inventory and are just trying markets out to see what people are interested in. Doing this helped me recognize how often I can/should do markets, and revealed that I need to take more time to build up my product between booths. Anyway, love your content! You keep me so motivated! And I hope that you have the best day 🥰

[@monicarazak]

SO TRUE. and this is definitely something im working on. In my head I always think that no one will buy anything lol so i tend to bring too little! Thanks for the extra tip:)

[@xo.annaesthestics]

I have been a vendor at a event with literally 2 sales but I met some of the BEST vendors! Thanks for the great tips!

[@elizapowell7262]

The way you present yourself and the way you speak on camera is wonderful ✨️ your confidence and vocabulary are inspiriting. For such a young lady you have your head screwed on and it will certainly take you places in the future. Keep up the hard work and thank you for sharing your experiences with us 😊

[@monicarazak]

So kind!! Thank you so much💕

[@Ouchurus]

That’s me at minute 😍 4:45 😭💖 it’s always nice to see you girl

[@StephCourter_fit]

I just found your KZbin page and as someone who is desperately wanting to take my health and fitness business full time (and a corporate girly who works in banking), I resonate a ton with your content! Thanks for sharing!

[@holycrappitsjo]

I *so* appreciate your positive outlook on everything - I try my best to be like that but sometimes I lose my way and get easily discouraged. ❤️ Thanks for being here!

[@monicarazak]

We’ve all been there! I definitely feel discouraged from time to time but I’ve managed to pull myself back up and keep going! So grateful my videos help in a small way:)

[@coachcarenfern]

Always amazingly awesome and I learn something from you every single time 👋🥳 I’m a Multi-Passionate Coach among other things, and I see where a pop up could be fantastic because of you Keep up the good works girl 💃💃💃🥳

[@44colors]

Thanks for all these tips!!! I find you very inspiring!!! Love your determination and tenacity ❤️❤️❤️ I have been thinking About skillshare a lot lately lol

[@melodyabbee5325]

Loved the video! Some of your tips I already knew, but you had some other great ideas that I have never thought of, like the demographic idea! Your videos are always interesting and fun and I really enjoy them!

[@SaifaShawon]

Hi Monica you are such an inspiration :) May I ask where was this popup shop?

[@marithecreative]

Every single market is definitely a learning experience no matter what. I try to take away new ways to improve from each one!

[@Artisbeauty716]

Thanks for the advice I just signed up for my first pop up shop it’s in a month I’m a nervous wreck

[@monicarazak]

GOOD LUCK🤍 I bet you'll do AMAZING

[@Lidiabayne]

This is super helpful, Monica! I’m about to email back a market that invited me to apply to be a vendor, and this gave me some good questions to ask them :)

[@bookbabe28]

Do you have a video explaining how you started your business? I'm overwhelmed trying to understand licensing, insurance, and permits

[@miaforte8536]

Love that you are collecting data! Great tips thank you! Another tip is to creat a theme product for the event. At a orange festival? Include orange themed shopping bags.

[@monicarazak]

Love this!!

[@judyrivera832]

I notice that none of the products have the prices shown, I would create some type of price chart to be displayed. I have learned so much watching so many of your videos today, Thanks Girl

[@NeseyLuvsYou]

This! Please have prices shown.

[@starbrown1219]

Super good information for beginners.

[@fullbloomandco]

I can vouch for everything!! my hardest challenge at the moment is definitely not feeling like I have to bring my whole inventory + their placement at the market. girl. this video is sooo motivational

[@IvankaEvans]

I saw a video where one of the tip says set up your table at home the night before so you can know how you want your table to look

[@TalkItOutShow]

I so agree with you. I tell people that all the time. I like the stand for your candles. Where did you buy those stands.

[@monicarazak]

Vertical ledge! The links are in the description:)

[@civilizeddiva]

3:24: Some of these venues charge three-figure fees. Anything above $75, and even below, I am expecting an event report: anticipated volume for the event, area demographics, weather, etc. I believe that is what you are paying towards. Of course, this may not be the norm, but it should be done to support small businesses. Also, some of these payment processing apps are used by many of these vendors. I wonder if the data can be scraped from their reports?

[@kunai_babe]

Thank you for sharing. Very helpful. Would you please tell me how to get the fabric table banner that goes over the table cloth in the middle and has your name? Thanks

[@FrederickBurnell-k4d]

Esperanza Ramp

[@JadaFilm]

What size tent do you have? And what size banner?

[@phztanxmusic]

I’m doing my first one this Saturday

[@monicarazak]

good luck!!!

[@44colors]

I just signed up for skillshare, thank you Monica!! Gotta get that freebie hehe

[@monicarazak]

Amazing!! You’ll definitely find soooo many helpful & fun classes:)

[@katrinapschan]

Do you need a machine to collect payment with shopify?

[@alexandracardenas1853]

I just had a recent craft show and when it was done I literally bawled my eyes out to my mom cause I only made 76 dollars and the table fee was 60 dollars... Also got only 3 and a half hours of sleep that night so not the best this was my third craft show btw other two weren't that well either

[@monicarazak]

Congrats on making the $76!!! Every pop-up is a success in one way or another. Although you might not have hit your sales goal, you probably learned a thing or two that will make your next pop-up even better! And sometimes, it's just a slower day at the market and there's nothing you can do other than stay optimistic for the next one:)

[@alexandracardenas1853]

@@monicarazak thank you!

[@Mixedberys_Studio]

You are an inspiration! thank you

[@monicarazak]

Thank you so much!!

[@WarrenEve-c2t]

Trenton Inlet

[@riaheveleigh]

Can you share some options of things you put on your spin the wheel? I just got one and am brainstorming ideas for my next event. Also, do you collect email addresses for your newsletter? If yes, how do you collect them?

[@monicarazak]

Definitely!! I’m actually posting a video with these details soon - but basically I put things like “buy one get one candle 20% off” or “free mini sticker with purchase” or “$2 off your order”! Basically any small discount you are willing and able to give:)

[@riaheveleigh]

Awesome, thank you! 😊 @@monicarazak

[@hatsumami8292]

Do you have any tips on finances and taxes as a small business who would like to sell online and in pop ups? Im really confused on this subject and would like to do everything correctly

[@alexisrosales1068]

Hope you don’t mind sharing, where did you find your collapsible register stand ? 😊

[@monicarazak]

The wooden kiosk? I got it from vertical ledge!! collabs.shop/kls9dg definitely recommend!!

[@sabreenahrochelle3989]

This comment section is a goldmine 🤤

[@Thephancyplanner]

How do you find your events?

[@TobyLee-u8b]

Mable Lodge

[@mariahscreations4249]

What is your code for school share that you’re giving out on your KZbin video?

[@monicarazak]

Here’s the link to sign up for free! skl.sh/monicarazak01241

[@Upgradevee]

Great tips!❤

[@RobesonNydia-n4c]

Judson Mountains

[@nabi5864]

I thought you were a former MED-Student dropped out and started your business...Atleast that's the impression I get , and I mean that in a good way🙂

[@Haberdasherheather]

💚

[@salmanausheed]

Dear Monica💖👍👏👌💖🇮🇳Thanks a Ton Your new Subscriber 👌 Amazing amazing tips n share , Your Passion reflects in your Smile n honest Talk to genuinely care for small business community💯👌Thanks again Your Channel looks amazing #StayBlessed Take care

[@IvankaEvans]

8:35 I don’t judge base of someone set up. I judge you based on how stuck up your personality is. Cause I’ve attended a bunch of pop up whether as a customer or an vendor where I would ask the vendor questions about the product or a price and the would deadass give a stank look or side eye you and will ignore you if you say hi. I would deadass walk away 😂 Now if you took the time to invest on your booth I would compliment you and ask where you get a stand but tbh idk if you invest in a stand or a table clothes with your brand name on it. The only thing I care about is whether or not you are respectful and what’s on your table

[@monicarazak]

Rude vendors are definitely a turn-off!! I 100% agree that your kind personality and customer service are the KEY to being successful. Paired with a good looking booth, vendors will 100% get even more people to stop by! (Although I’m just like you, I stop by everyone’s booths lol:))

[@IvankaEvans]

@@monicarazak honestly

[@brittanysmalling2723]

I feel like it might be something youre doing on the back end of uploading these videos but every time i watch ur videos recently they load very slow and weird and the words are out of sync with the movements until i back out and redo it like 6 times and its only on your videos, nobody else’s. I jist wanted to let u know in case other people are experiencing the same thing so u can try to fix it. I’m not really sure