this market didn't go as expected....a rainy pop-up shop experience // small business owner vlog

[@laurieszentirmai4511]

I love that you don't "click bait" the titles of your videos. The content you provide is very helpful for new small business owners

[@monicarazak]

I appreciate this so much!!

[@CathysGardenllc]

Hello Monica, I use to do farmers markets every Saturday for years. You need to get the spay in the camping department to water proof your tent. Buy a couple of cans maybe even more. Set your tent up on a sunny day keep it low so you can spray this water proofing on your tent inside and out!. Let dry and spray again. I will work like a charm.

[@civilizeddiva]

Monica is a soldier. She persevered through wet feet, a leaking tent, and light traffic. Me: "I'm leaving; it's time to pack up and go home. I'm available online”😂

[@diakim753]

Hi from NJ! You have beautiful products but your personality really shines and makes people want to support you. You are really likable- and that's a trait that cannot be taught! xoxo

[@monicarazak]

omg this is so kind🤍 tysm

[@evaempress]

Found several very hard to see, micro-tears in my tent at my first rainy market. Bought a fairly inexpensive roll of "waterproof tent repair tape" from amazon, and it worked like a charm. I keep it in my event toolbox now!

[@lesleyp.22]

Long time silent viewer, love all the vlogs! Potential tip: You should take a small cup with coffee beans so people can smell in between smelling the candles, I noticed perfume kiosks usually do that, best of luck!!

[@chimeravisions]

So I have been watching your channel for like, 2 good months now (yes I’m OBSESSED😂) and I love that youve been so transparent about your process. I’ve finally am confident enough to do my own vendor event for the first time, and honestly watching your videos have helped me so much be confident, and more ready than before. Please keep showing the good, the bad, and the ugly! It truly helps us beginners out, and honestly I love that u make these long videos so I can work and listen for hours. This market might not have been the best, but it’s so appreciated that you showed us how an imperfect day could still be profitable! Cheering you on girly, u inspire me like crazy!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@monicarazak]

this means so much thank you!!!!

[@CloalasGarden]

Hey Monica, you did great at this rainy day market. Your positive attitude and go-getter mindset kept a good energy around your booth. 👏🏽❤️

[@avdb683]

48 minutes?! Yaasssss 🤩🥳

[@AshleyLynnn05]

Haha 😆I knowwww

[@thefiatree]

Love to see it!

[@hophie.castle]

I love her videos! So comforting! 😍😍😍🙌🏼

[@KraftyKaren-7]

Hello Monica, wow you are really growing your business, and more and more customers are buying from you. im glad that your are going to hire help for your business. maybe hire some one to run your booth so you could more running your business in the background, and to be able to restock your booth as your product sell down so you can make even more profit for your pop ups sales, and to capture what would be lost sales for the days pop up. congratulations on getting this far in your business. so happy for you. maybe one of these days you could run your business full time, and have it replace your current full time job. wishing you luck for your future plans for your business. Karen from Arizona

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Scotchgard waterproofing tent spray to the rescue. Used to do a fair bit of camping and we also use this stuff on our deck market umbrella. Repels water and helps protect the material from breaking down as fast from UV damage. 😊

[@docd2026]

Hi Monica! I was also stuck in the rain that weekend booo…the fair didn’t turn out as well for me as it seemed to do for you! But this past weekend made up for it! Im very happy with my first market season…it’s had trials and tribulations but im learning so much! I’ve done 30 markets since June! It’s been crazy! And now I’m in super market season lol so I’m excited to see how the year ends

[@msyuliayusuf]

I’ve just binge watch your content and you’ve inspired me so much to open up my creative shop and sell on markets! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights xx

[@xyngchic]

Seriously, you are my favorite small biz candle vlogger. Thanks for the inspiration/motivation

[@monicarazak]

thank you soooo much🤗

[@krenee2927]

Hi Monica! I'm a maker and do a lot of events. I was cheering for you watching the video hoping the weather would get better! You handled it great and stayed till the end! Go Monica!

[@monicarazak]

aww thank you sooo much🥰

[@ItShelbyKnown]

Hi Monica ! Fellow Jersey girl here 🥰. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your content. I’ve just started watching your channel for last 2 weeks and I just completely adore you and your drive for your business. This is so inspiring and has helped me to finally decide to move forward with starting my business.

[@purrfectlittleart]

I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now, I think... and I really enjoy how transparent you are with todo! Gotta say it's definitely inspired me to do more market events. The ones I've attended have been either majorly bad or majorly good so it really is about finding the right ones. Also so random but I started drinking matcha again lols!!!!

[@monicarazak]

LOVE MATCHA🍵 haha we've all been there with figuring out which markets are right for our brands. stick with it!

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

I feel you about staying even when it gets tough. I stayed at one event through a thunderstorm and it was my best market to date 💪🏼 The storm actually brought me the most sales!

[@monicarazak]

love this! you never know what will happen!

[@ChantelleArts]

you did amazing! it couldn't have been nice there with the rain and leaky canopy, but you committed 🥰🥰

[@monicarazak]

thanks so much girlie🤍

[@SunCatcher11]

id go crazy with all those wood pieces, you are brave and strong. keep up the great work

[@RobbieA-z9w]

Hi Monica, love your set up. Question, how do you find the markets?

[@TheLittleCrownStore]

I love your videos Monica! As a small business owner, I absolutely love watching your videos for inspiration.

[@chantalleonhardt]

omg not me stalking and now im early hehe

[@kaytaosborn]

Sorry you had so much rain ☔️ 😣 wet feet are the worst. You live your learn 💙. Some things are out of your control but you stuck through it!! Happy you got to do an outfit change! Thank you Josh 🎉

[@thefiatree]

Been waaaiting for the next video, yay thank you!

[@megachicago]

Great idea making a mini candle bar!

[@shaiday]

I absolutely love your setup ❤ you’re so inspiring 🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️

[@NaomiCalderon-ur2kz]

You are doing great! Your videos are inspiring! Keep up the good work ❤

[@lindarichey4689]

I love your vertical ledge items, they are so cute and professional

[@MyBohoChicStyle]

Great video Monica! Love it!! 🥰

[@monicarazak]

thank you so much🤍

[@wholesalejewelrymarket]

It's also very exciting to watch someone develop. Thank you for sharing your vlog. ^^

[@monicarazak]

thanks for being here for the journey🥰

[@LoveLillianRose]

I love your channel! I'm in NYC, I'm curious to know how you hear about these markets to sign up because I'd love to participate. I'm a business owner as well, focusing mostly on skincare and I feel like this would be great to get sales and exposure, marketing on facebook has been so challenging for me.

[@kaytaosborn]

I think some 3D flowers would be so cute on your kiosk.

[@beingemma]

Funny enough I actually LOVE that rack and am so sad it is not in stock or a design anymore. I like it because it seems more compact than their newer version on floor space and in NYC pop ups you have to think compact 🤣 OMG a Monica run holiday pop up?!?

[@littlemissneverseen]

your setup looks so good

[@monicarazak]

thanks!!

[@hollycrowe6826]

I use an abc tent and I like it.

[@EricBK88]

Bryant park here we come!

[@leahellis2561]

OMG if you're at the Bryant park Christmas markets I'll CRY

[@VickyCruz-g4r]

Love your videos! Me and husband always look forward to watching these. Mind me asking where do you get your check out bags? ❤

[@monicarazak]

Vistaprint!

[@ruthnmike4ever]

OMG I love where u hang your tote. I need one of those. I look through but I don't know where it is. 😢

[@monicarazak]

It's from Vertical Ledge but they actually don't sell this version anymore:(

[@Shopporfolio]

Hi! I love your content ! Im preping for my first show so thanks for all the ideas and insight! I am jersey based too and was wondering how to find more events to apply to in New Jersey and NYC, how do you find them?

[@monicarazak]

I typically stumble upon markets in my local area as a customer, get the contact info of the market organizer from one of the vendors, and ask to apply for their upcoming markets! I also follow a lot of vendors on IG and see which markets they will be at...and then apply for them myself:)

[@Shopporfolio]

Great thanks for the advice ❤ maybe we will see each other at one of the jersey events 😊

[@Justcetriyaart]

It seems you just let people come into your booth, browse and bring thr items up to you? Did you retire the spin wheel? Im thinking i might start to barcode my things

[@remithreadz1560]

Hi Monica! Will you be doing the Harvest Festival this year?

[@monicarazak]

Unfortunately not this year:(

[@alannaavina]

Have you ever considered keeping a small jar of coffee beans by the candles? It's supposed to neutralize the nose in case of smell fatigue? idk, if i worded that right, but hopefully you get the idea! :)

[@monicarazak]

I always tell myself I'll do this and then completely forget to actually do it lol. maybe next market!

[@itiaharts]

THIS IS THE REALITY OF VENDING AT MARKETS, ESPECIALLY OF THE UNPREDICTABLE OUTDOOR MARKETS. GOD BLESS.

[@aalexandaa]

I want to go to your next pop up event!! Please let us know when your popping up next 🥹

[@monicarazak]

just updated my site with a couple more events:www.monicascollective.com/pages/pop-up-shops plus I may or may not be in NYC throughout Nov-Dec this year...announcing something exciting soon!

[@Anneshroff]

Where did you get your scrunchie tree??

[@LillyRod]

Her dad made it for her

[@shaiday]

Rainy and Wendy days are absolute worst when it comes down to outdoor markets 😢

[@rachelbond3942]

Your thumbnails are so cute hehe 💓 love your videos #loyalsubscriber

[@monicarazak]

thanks so much girlie🤗

[@destinysweetrose]

You are so sweet and I love it❤

[@jenniferlewis9864]

💜💙

[@MonsysCreations]

I think the humidity of the rain was giving you a hard time with the wooden displays

[@monicarazak]

100% - they're normally so easy to pull apart!