How to Increase your Vendor Booth Sales by Avoiding these Top 10 Vendor Mistakes - Tips & Tricks

Join me as I walk you through my top 10 tips to help you increase your vendor booth sales. I've discovered these vendor mistakes from having my very own vendor booths. I've had great success by using these tips in my own booths!! Good luck to those who are just starting out and to those that currently have vendor booths!
Enjoy!
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Ye Old Goat
1919 E Calumet St
Appleton, Wi 54915
Antique Up - Kimberly
850 E Maes St
Kimberly, Wi 54136
Water Street Vintage
207 W North St
New London, Wi 54961
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[@robincivis9501]

Even if you don't have a vendor booth, these tips work well with home decor as well!😉

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

I agree!! Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@andreawilkerson2006]

Great tips. You are so right about the sweet spot. I’ve also found sometimes if you price something too low it won’t sell. People psychologically think the item is no good, so if I raise the price it moves. Fun crazy business!

[@kimnelson7526]

I’ve been binge watching your videos and love them all! This one helps me so much since I’m on a waitlist for a vendor booth. Thank you!

[@teresastanley4486]

Your booth is awesome. .absolutely beautiful...wonderful tips...I tell my daughter always wash glassware!!! So many people don't...thanks again for tips

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you 🤗 and yes it’s amazing that some vendors just don’t do the simplest things to make their booths better!!

[@marcuspi999]

Your accent sounds like my family in Minnesota. I love it. Love it. We just opened a booth and appreciate the good tips.

[@thechickincharge1073]

I actually am taking notes on this simply for my own home decor! These were excellent advice, every single one!

[@jennygrever2876]

Your inspiring for others to get out there and give vendor booths a whirl!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@micheledickey4066]

This has been soooo incredibly helpful!!! I have a shop that wants to sell my pottery and I haven’t even seen the spaces yet. I was there several years ago but I don’t remember it well. Thank you soo much.

[@sweetgumlife5185]

I really appreciate all of these tips...I'm at the beginning stage, where I'm painting furniture and looking at different stores for a vendor booth.

[@yonikki]

Beautiful booth! Love the no-go tips.

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you SO much! I’m new at this and researching vendor booth costs and locations.

[@manualgearshift4965]

I have my first booth scheduled for next month. Thank you so much for your recommendations

[@tracykehoe8292]

Thank you so much Sonnet for the great advice.

[@brewster4shel]

I love your ideas. I am also from Wisconsin and have a booth. We are doing well and looking to expand (again). Thanks for the tips. I can definitely incorporate adding more bigs to mix with the smalls.

[@reneemccurry1599]

Thanks for the tips. I am in my third month at my booth. I love it!! It has blown my mind how well it has done. I do a lot of the things you talk about. But I could do more. Thank you.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Awesome! I love hearing success stories! Good luck on continued success!! 🤗

[@yangelthomas]

I'm a beginner and looking to work my 1st pop up shop this year. Your tips were extremely helpful!....thanks for everything.

[@melonmahfood2439]

Great advice, I love your booth!

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you!! 🤗❤️

[@janicepowell6066]

Great suggestions! Your booth looks great, I’d love to see the other two.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

I will definitely be showing my other booths since I’m doing some major changes in all of them!! Thank you! 🤗

[@andreachurch1608]

Hey so glad you popped up! I enjoy your content and look forward to future videos.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thanks for watching!! 🤗❤️

[@cynthiahicks1909]

Great advice- I agree with everything you said- although I'm guilty of a couple of the mistakes. I will correct them- thanks for reminding me!!

[@cherrypickin7844]

So glad I found you. Thanks for your tips they are invaluable. Love your videos. Sandra from England. X

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

I’m so happy you found me too!!! Thanks for watching!! 🤗❤️

[@lindamalman1125]

Thank you Sonnet! Amazing tips. Love your channel!

[@kathleenmay6711]

Great tips and advice Sonnet!

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@kellywooten3072]

Thank you. This has really been some good advice. I will definitely be doing this

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗❤️

[@missygilly9917]

Thank you for your tips, today! I find pricing the hardest part. I sold decoupaged Mason Jars, hand painted, sealed, distressed. I realized I sold them too cheaply for the amount of time/effort they took as they flew off the shelves! It was great, but obviously too inexpensive for all the work put in. Appreciate your suggestions & what you’ve learned

[@TeenaGonzalez-id7tw]

I am about to do my first pop-up shop event and I’m really excited. Thanks for all the tips. I will definitely use.

[@Diane56ful]

Great tips! Thank you so much!❤️

[@sungleska]

Good info!! Thanks Sonnet.

[@cherylmwinbourn3078]

Thanx for all the great advise! I have my 1st show at the end of May!!

[@anitabarker3125]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing your tips and showing the booth. I love the colors and vignettes. Be blessed.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗❤️

[@nanagigi1162]

Very informative video. If I pass by a booth that's clutter or messy I just walk on. Have a wonderful week.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thanks!! You too! 🤗

[@AverysAllIn]

Thanks for sharing. We have rented our first booth as of 2024. Great information, and thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@gineenspring855]

Wow! Your Booth Looks Great and Organized!

[@marlygracecreations1954]

I am in the process of moving into a bigger booth…These tips were very helpful… thanks

[@jbowenandcompany]

Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. I can't wait to watch your videos.

[@judywilson7059]

It looks like you have a chalkboard wall behind the booth you have -I can't believe you are not using it to make your booth pop. If it is a chalkboard wall maybe find an artist that can colorfully write your business name on it and find some kind of promotional words to help set your booth apart from others. I would utilize that board.(also I would use chalk instead of the chalk markers -the markers don't seem to come off as well)

[@rjhicks4631]

#5 mistake is key to a successful booth and great earnings 😊

[@dadsvintagegarage7542]

making the leap. starting with a small 6x10 at Painted Tree Midlothian VA. We are excited. thanks for the content.

[@carolynray531]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thank you so much for such great video you put together I have thought about maybe doing something like that I have so much clutter at my house because I’m doing a KZbin channel I need to start clearing stuff out. So you’re giving me a lot of awesome ideas and tips before I even think about doing this I need to make sure I have enough to open one up and have people want to walk into my booth. Making sure I have enough big items to begin with never thought about it thank you

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

It’s a lot of work but sounds like your getting all your ducks in a row to be ready when you do!! Good luck!! 🤗❤️

[@deannpierce7627]

Got a lot of great tips. Thankyou

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@charlotted6247]

Totally agree. When I go to our local shop, some booths are kind of trashed. They are unkempt and I walk on by. I shop the ones that are neat and orderly. I try and remember if I end up going on Saturday afternoon that it's been busy and maybe a lot has been sold. You can tell the booths that are well attended. One of my biggest gripes is when items aren't priced. They can't sell what's not priced. Your booths are beautifully done!!! Too bad I am so so far away!!

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for always watching!! 🤗

[@tracyshumaker8272]

This video is extremely helpful!

[@kimberlyhagins8410]

Great advice 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@ladonnavickers1884]

Thanks for the tips.

[@tarynkriebel319]

Beautiful booths

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you!! 🤗❤️

[@catgodfrey6451]

Thank you for sharing the tips 😊❤

[@vickihartung539]

Hey Sonnet! I recently discovered you and have been binging all your videos. I've floundered a while in my craft "business." Doing a few shows a year, started an Etsy store, then left it. Someone told me about a lady she knows who runs booth business! I'm going to check her out. Loved this video! Very helpful! Thank you ❤

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for becoming a part of my KZbin family Vicki! There are definitely ups and down in this type of business, but I have found that consistency is key. Eventually things will begin to look up! :)

[@jenniferfechter2560]

Recognized your booth at Ye Old Goat in Appleton right away! Great job

[@hiddencityfinds2292]

Great tips! Photos or videos of the earlier tips would be helpful too. :)

[@joleneuccello3588]

Thank you so much... I am just starting out and first show on July 31st

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Good luck!! You’ll do great! 🤗

[@patriciahogg5763]

Thank you!!

[@edie9330]

Great information! You mentioned cranberry fest in Eagle River, I wish you would do Cranfest in Warren WI! My brother in law used to own Eagle River Inn and still own motels and cabins on the lake in Eagle River. We were just there boating on the chain of lakes over the 4th. Just absolutely gorgeous and so much fun! I didn't know there was a Cranberry fest in Eagle River. Would love to go there.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

I tried cranberryfest in Warrens and I didn’t enjoy the experience so I don’t think I’d go back. So many vendors! You should go to the Eagle River Cranberryfest…it’s awesome!!

[@sherrishunk2128]

0:12 Hello, I've been trying to find someone to show how to stage. Thank you, do much! Love love the ladder the Center Colums and window frames ,I think you said you were going to find a Chandler to hang.❤ Anyway bravo 👏 🎉 I will be keeping my eye on you. You inspire me to go up and out. "Change the way you look at things,and the things you look at change" I believe this saying says it all. Thank you Sherri S.

[@auntbee4753]

Thanks so much! I’m getting my nerve up to do it!

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

You should do it! I love my booths!!❤️

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Enjoyed your video. X

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@rachelking7002]

Do you have a video of you setting up? Could you do a setup with me video please? Let us watch you setting the stage in a time lapse video.

[@roannegrasso6035]

Loved your video❤

[@tinyhouse5454]

TY❤M for ALL of your wonderful advice. Im new to the vendor world and Im very nervous. Its only because my customers have pushed me to take this very big step. So, with that being said, I could use and will welcome any and all advice that you can offer me. Happy 4th of July. PS: please keep the videos coming.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

You’re going to do great!!! Especially if you have customers who are pushing you to do it!! 🤗

[@karenschmidtka7443]

as always--great content :)...when setting up my booth i try to style my vignettes like they were a room in my home...that gives customers an idea of what the items might look like in their own home/ space...it also makes it easier for people to see the items i have when they're displayed this way rather than in a flat, cluttered mass...thanks for sharing your tips and look forward to your next video...make it a great week :)

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

YES!! Great explanation to a vignette display!! Thank you!! 🤗❤️

[@LilyPondTreasures]

Great video

[@patarmstrong2304]

I love your ladder shelves! Do you show how you make it?😘 and your barn stars is something I have been wanting to make!?..videos?😂

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you! 🤗 I had those built before KZbin so I don’t have a video of how I built it. Great idea on the stars. A future video!

[@averysnest2745]

Great tips! I attend Craft Bazaars as a vendor. I decorate my booth with string lighting and lanterns and it does draw attention to your booth! Overall great suggestions! Thanks

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you! 🤗

[@akhtarayesha21]

What kind of lanterns? Could you please post a link to one.

[@purplecupcakexo]

Your booth is AMAZINGGGGG

[@brenda8418]

Sonnet i love this that you shared it. I am just starting my first booth in Aug. Do you have the list you were using somewhere printable?

[@tillerycottage2484]

So many great tips… I can’t pick a favorite! I love the way you’ve styled your booth! 😍 Do you have an idea of how many items you like your both to have? Like, let’s say for a 10x10 booth you want X amount of smalls and x amount of big pieces.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you!! I honestly haven’t broken it down that far but I just sold 2 large pieces in one of my booths and will be doing a major overhaul on that booth. I’ll try to see if I have a method to my madness! 🤣

[@deborahwainwright4597]

Will you please share with us how you make your barn quilts? Thank you.

[@Blahlalovely]

“Make a killing” what are we talking about here? A few hundred or a few thousand or what? Thanks! Absolutely stunning shop too! So unique and beautiful!

[@ddggttyy]

Hello! Whay do you think about plants in a booth? It's the main reason I need a booth. I'm excited to start the treasure hunt for other items to add. I feel like I need to have a lot more things stocked up before I start paying for a lease.

[@DMT4Dinner]

Ty

[@stephaniegaspar6261]

Do y’all make those beautiful colorful signs?! If so can you show us how? I am in love with them!!

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Yes I do make the barn quilts! I do plan on featuring them in a future video! Thank you!! 🤗❤️

[@FaeSpeaks]

I have a question, if you want to decorate a vending booth... how do you trust that nothing will get stolen?

[@elisayager634]

Thanks for the great info Sonnet. Just curious regarding the cost of the booth by you. There’s an antique mall near me but it is $200 per month for Friday, Saturday and Sundays only. I walked through a few times and it wasn’t too busy. The next nearest one is 45 minutes away. Wondering if it is worth it.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

That price seems high for only being open 3 days a week! I honestly don’t know the demographics of your area either. This double booth is $230/month and they are open 6 days a week. Location is key too!

[@JT-oz5qd]

Sounds great I will definitely take note. But just a hint for you No. 1 - look at the camera and it will mean you are looking at the audience. Looking at the screen means you are looking in another direction.

[@melaniepeppard3050]

I also rent a booth here in New England I’m vintage and antique only and I like having the lowest prices on my items. I don’t think about making the other dealers mad because of it heck most of my customers are dealers! I price my items with a little meat on the bone since I buy items so reasonably. I want people to remember me and return to buy more. I’m running a business not a museum. There’s an old saying that goes something like this… if you want it to sell you want to have the best one, the cheapest one or the only one.

[@PamEnglish1]

Is there a ratio of smalls, anchor pieces, etc that I should follow for my vendor booth?

[@jimmyraysorrells8415]

Man, I know this comment is like crazy late lol.. but what do you mean when you say you were doing shows exactly?? Like live sales? Thanks 👍

[@frostygal143]

I would love to have seen examples, whether it be photos or videos for your tips. Goid ideas.

[@GarlindaPrice]

When you say you did shows, what types of shows were they? 😊

[@melaniebishop6005]

I don't understand why people sell dirty stuff even online. I won't buy dirty items. Your booth is beautiful. Even though it's different they all coordinated.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@tambij]

My booth is wet deep & 4 ft wide. So all I can do are smells. I have no choice. I have a very tall curio cabinet & I can go up and layer in height, I also have a really fun wire shelving until that’s antique that gives me a ton of space for all my smells. I can fit over 120 - 150 items. I would love to have a larger space because I have tons of furniture, chairs, mirrors, lamps, etc. unfortunately I’m not allowed to add lighting. So any options for a small booth would be great.

[@chatryna]

What is keeping your pergala from falling down if someone bumps it with a cart or other thing?

[@insynkfg]

Sonnet, I've loving what you do and how you do it! Your booths are beautiful. This is my first time here, and I can tell that YOU are gifted in many ways. I have wasted so much time trying to get instructions and advice on opening a vendor booth. First of all, there are few options that are located anywhere near me. Lots of junk at flea markets, and I just don't like the atmosphere. There is one marketplace with nice indoor vendor space at a location that is open every day, but that requires more time than I have and is not close to where I live. Then there are periodic festivals that charge a fortune for a booth. It's also been difficult to find out what the legal requirements are for vendors. What sort of licenses or other documents are required? What about taxes? When I found YOUR video, I thought, "THIS woman needs to publish a manual!" You have such a good way of giving advice on how to set up a booth, and I'm sure you would also be great at the other instructions I'm having a difficult time finding. Everything I "click" on leads me to someone who is either advertising or is giving instructions for a different state than mine. Do you have any interest in putting together an E-book? If you do and need help editing, I'd love to join you. Regardless, I'm sure you could help potential vendors on a wide range of subjects. Thanks so much for your good advice!

[@debiegordon3787]

I don't have a booth but..YES....those rules apply for home🏠 DECOR as well✅️✅️✅️ Your eye needs to move smoothly... and it needs to also be able to rest inbtwn😘😘😘

[@tarynkriebel319]

I e come across a small sized hutch that isn’t real wood. What color would u suggest?

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Will you be selling it?? Will you be using it? I’ve been loving all shades of blue. The good thing is you can always paint it again if you want to change it!

[@tammybaker7629]

❤

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

🤗

[@terrihart2133]

I would love to see your booths.

[@KellyTrayah]

I want to know how you made that large white piece?!?!?!?!?

[@brenda8418]

also I wanted to join your community club but cant find the link?

[@marycato1361]

Does anyone have ideas for me when I don't have electricity in my booth only mall lighting

[@eclectic_cherry]

Where are you located? I'm in Wisconsin.

[@kandykissesco]

How do you find stores that let vendors rent a booth in their store?

[@kristie3592]

Some visual examples would really have helped.

[@prettythingsbyadele6413]

What if everything is small? I.e. jewelry?

[@carmenrousseau7815]

Very good idea about what to do and not do to display in your booth if you had taken photos of your display booth and showed what you were saying-it would have been so much more beneficial a picture is worth a thousand words.

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thanks for the feedback! I had planned on walking around and taking footage and talking but got thrown off when I realized they had music very loud and with all the copyright laws I decided to just talk about it but looking back I should have just taken a video clips and did a voiceover.

[@jodyshafer4953]

How much do you charge for your time? That’s the hardest to figure out for me

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

You got me really thinking on this question!! I’ve been doing this for so long it’s just second nature. I guess if I broke it down I try to get roughly $25/hr for my time. So in a recent flip I picked a picnic basket for $6…I flipped it and plan on selling it for $28.

[@tammybaker7629]

I wish you could have shown us examples, visual examples

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

I initially was going to do that but I got thrown off when I got to my booth and realized they had music very loud. Due to copyright I couldn’t have that in the background but looking back now. I should have done a voiceover the video footage. Thanks for the feedback!!

[@SakinArt]

Hello like 👍❤️

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@debb3428]

Do you hire someone to help you move furniture around to your different booths?

[@SonnetsGardenBlooms]

No…I do it all myself.

[@crochetdethuongsaigon2989]

💐💐🇻🇳