Booth 101 - Tips for Starting an Antique Or Craft Booth

[@bluejayvintageretro]

I am thinking about a vintage booth...the llc and taxes scare me, theft and breakage scare me. You seem so confident. I love that

[@theturnedleg]

I would encourage you to check out places and ask questions. Also talk with other local dealers. Sometimes contact info can be found in their booths. I know the rules are different in each state, but in Michigan the mall pays the taxes. Setting up my business in Michigan was quite easy, too. I hired a lawyer to do it right. The more you know I think it will help you to guide your decisions better. Best of luck!

[@stephaniefisher5807]

Great tips and I like that you are direct and to the point. Thank you, this is very inspirational!

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you. Thanks for watching!

[@unknowntx2469]

Girl…you have been on it from day one. That’s what it sounds like anyway. Amazing. I’ve seen you reply to comments quickly. How you find the time is impressive.

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you so much!!

[@kajlove1]

Thanks for the tips, they are so helpful I have been in business for over 2 years. I had a store front which I closed and moved to my she shed, now I’m considering a booth which would give me two locations. I live all of it, I’m so excited!🤗

[@theturnedleg]

You are welcome. Sounds like a booth would be a perfect fit. Best of luck!

[@ellenjgoods]

! I loved watching every minute of this video!!!! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@theturnedleg]

Wow. High praise from you. Thank you! I am a huge fan of all you do and your amazing store. ☺️

[@theresacurrin6395]

Congratulations on your growth! New space and front window looks great 😊

[@zonyasvintage7859]

Thank you for the video and help! I wish I had someone helping me from the beginning!

[@chandaharkins4418]

Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

[@theturnedleg]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@Cottonstatecountry]

To the point and informative. Right up my alley. Subscribed.

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you.

[@RedRoadgifts]

Thank you so much.

[@theturnedleg]

You are very welcome!

[@deborahrossi3818]

Thank you for sharing your tips! It confirmed for me that I'm on the right track. :)

[@theturnedleg]

I wish you luck on your business

[@shannonfelan8079]

Great tips! I wish I had some retail friends to sharing things with. Looking forward to more videos.

[@debramedsker6765]

Please continue sharing. Love this!! Thanks

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you! Will do!

[@velmamendoza1120]

Thank you for the great tips. You seem so young but you are so knowledgeable. I'm in my late 60's and I wonder if I'm too old to try to open a small booth.

[@theturnedleg]

If you want to start a booth try it. Why have regrets later. And I am almost 50…😁

[@lyceum4177]

Where I have a booth, most of the vendors are in late 60s on up. 1 of the highest producers is 88 and beautiful and drives a pick up. Do it.

[@charlottecooke6825]

Thank you for all the great information!

[@theturnedleg]

You are welcome!

[@terrim2498]

Thanks for the info. Looks like there’s a lot more to consider than just having a great glue gun and some good ideas before opening a booth 😅

[@theturnedleg]

So true.

[@annerawls2065]

Thank you for the tips.

[@theturnedleg]

You are welcome!

[@thevintagebountyhunter1742]

So much helpful and informative video that i didn't know about. So looking forward to more of your helpful videos . Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful. ❤️

[@debbiegillespie3071]

Thanks so much! I’m hoping to use all these great ideas soon!!!😊

[@theturnedleg]

You are so welcome!

[@heathercade8768]

This was a great video!!!!

[@angelaguastella1721]

Thank you from a newbie

[@theturnedleg]

You are so welcome!

[@abracadabrarefurbishedllc6934]

Very neat, thank you 😊

[@theturnedleg]

You are welcome.

[@jubileenine]

Great info

[@loves9562]

Fantastic video

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you so much!

[@unknowntx2469]

So I think you were creating the wood artwork and furniture re-dos prior to opening a booth. Were you selling on-line? How did you start? And not just your booth. For. Real.

[@theturnedleg]

I started by painting items for my own home to make things nice. When I had too much I hosted a "barn sale" in my mom's garage annually to see if people liked what I did. The sales were a success so I started a booth.

[@julsatmidnight]

I really need help creating a name. I specialize in Metalware. The name I was sure I wanted was taken when I attempted to create social media and etsy shop. 😭

[@theturnedleg]

Names can be so hard. A good idea is using your own name in your business. That way if your business changes your name won’t have to. Also ask family and friends for ideas. I hope you figure out the name that suits you best soon.

[@julsatmidnight]

@@theturnedleg Thank you. 😊

[@unknowntx2469]

Also, you must love being a teacher. Enough to do a 2nd full time job as a booth owner. Clearly you won’t go into detail but COULD your ‘second’ job earn you enough money to stop teaching? I would gladly give up my primary job to do this one full time.

[@theturnedleg]

I actually retired from teaching this year. Now I am doing what I love full-time.

[@lesfay585]

I'm sorry just reply here😂lol