Worst Craft Fair of The Summer | Craft Fair Vlog | Socially Drained | Small Business

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

So true slow craft fairs are hard, my last craft didn’t cover the booth cost🤪 or even the toll booth. but then I had other craft fairs calling me to have table because they liked my stuff . So I’m hoping my fall & Christmas fairs will kick butt. I can’t complain, I’ve been blessed, I ended up in the hospital. Came out stronger. So back to business!

[@salinah.1220]

You must sell good products to have them invite you! Good for you! What do you sell? At least you made few sales, I go months having zero sales 😢 on my online business. It's just so hard to get recognised when you're not advertising.....

[@meganspieces]

love your vulnerability love! I'm currently in the same feels, this show that i am at today usually does so well for me but no one is here and is so so slow. All the work and love we put into things like this just stings a little more on days like this. Keep shining your light!

[@salinah.1220]

I love how you try looking at the postive sides! I need to practice this too. There's always a postive. :) You go girl!

[@PastelCreationsByKatrina]

Wow 400 for a booth fee that’s seems crazy expensive 😮?

[@Jenxiaris]

It could be a lot worse, i got 1 sale and didn't even make my table fee back at my fair on Sunday

[@IvankaEvans]

I would love to do a craft fair but don’t know how to find any in my area

[@tonyavandee1302]

You inspire me! I am new to craft fairs and watch all your setup videos! Thank you for sharing! I have done 2 big events for my first shows. Both cleared over $1,400.00. I have 5 more events this year. I struggle with how much to bring and what to bring. What tips do you have me?

[@CristinaRiveraBeauty]

I’ve always been so scared to do craft fairs cuz I don’t know how much product I’d need to bring. Have you made a video on your suggestions of what and how much of diff things one should take to a craft fair?

[@ChantelleArts]

Sorry to hear the market didn't go very well, glad you got to spend time with your family though 😊

[@lindouglass4115]

I've been meaning to ask ... you guys set it up the day before and leave all your stuff outside for the next day? If so, isn't there a chance of theft or damage? How about if there are heavy winds and such? I'm confused as to how this works. I'd hate for all my glassware to be broken when I show up the next day.

[@brennamandco]

I make sure I have heavy enough weights so that if there is wind that my tents won't move! Also, at most events where I set up the night before, they have security aka people walking around all night making sure that nothing happens!

[@lindouglass4115]

@brennamandco oh that's good to know. I was just thinking of the losses that cod happen. I'm glad they have measures in place to stop theft and such.

[@brooketeal2502]

Sorry it didn’t go so well😢 I’m so sad I couldn’t make it out there😩

[@g3mk4y3m]

You know it’s hot when the under boob sweat happens!

[@googoogoods]

I’m in Orlando so I can def relate to getting extremely hot and sweaty setting up for the craft fair lol. I’ve only recently gotten into bringing a change of clothes for when it starts 😂

[@EnidNess-kl9mg]

Hello Brenna! Thank you for another great video! Thank you so much for your honesty and being real about the fact that not every craft event we are vendors at goes great. The event (where I was lucky enough to meet you😁 this weekend) was very disappointing for my husband and I. Our sales for the whole 3 day weekend was less than we normally make in 1 day at an actual "craft" fair. It was a lesson we needed to learn and need to choose events better next year. I just want you to know you are helping so many people with your videos and being vulnerable and real with us!🤗 I really appreciate you!💖. Thank you and take care!💖

[@carmenbaartman1905]

Happens to all of us, you don't have control over the outcome so don't be so hard on yourself ❤

[@FoothillsFamily365]

Love your vlogs! Can I ask why you unload your bins? Just curious, as to Why you dont leave products in bins? ❤❤

[@brennamandco]

I unload my bins because I want those who walk into my booth to feel like they are walking into an outdoor store!!

[@FoothillsFamily365]

@brennamandco lol, so sorry, I didn't explain that well 😅 I meant after your shows, unloading all of your products onto shelves in your storage area? I'm brand new so wondering if this would be beneficial for me as well 😊 Thank you 😊

[@brennamandco]

@@FoothillsFamily365 oh no worries!!! I unload it because I open my website back up and am online only mostly! I don’t have a storefront or anything. It makes it easier when packaging orders in between shows!

[@anelena9]

that orange nail polish is the color of my dreams omg what is it

[@nicoleweber7936]

I love the way you put a positive spin on things. The booth looked awesome & you still did great. Maybe it was a little slower because school just started. Do you know what craft shows you'll be doing in the fall & for Christmas? I usually work weekends, for now, but would love to try to make it to one of your craft shows! Keep bringing the awesome content! You're doing great!!

[@brennamandco]

I have 3 more the rest of the year!!

[@nicoleweber7936]

@@brennamandco Awesome! Hopefully I can make it home to MN so I can go to one!

[@joannementor5943]

I don’t understand you when you make money you’re happy when you don’t make money you’re depressed so not good