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

well...not every market can be all rainbows and sunshine! still had such a great time at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival and so grateful to everyone who came out to support🤍
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Monica Razak
330 Washington Street
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Hoboken, NJ 07030
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[@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

[@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

[@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”😂

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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. 👏🏽❤️

[@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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@avdb683]

48 minutes?! Yaasssss 🤩🥳

[@AshleyLynnn05]

Haha 😆I knowwww

[@thefiatree]

Love to see it!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@chantalleonhardt]

omg not me stalking and now im early hehe

[@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!!

[@TheLittleCrownStore]

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

[@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

[@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 🎉

[@megachicago]

Great idea making a mini candle bar!

[@shaiday]

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

[@leahellis2561]

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

[@lindarichey4689]

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

[@NaomiCalderon-ur2kz]

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

[@thefiatree]

Been waaaiting for the next video, yay thank you!

[@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?!?

[@MyBohoChicStyle]

Great video Monica! Love it!! 🥰

[@monicarazak]

thank you so much🤍

[@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! :)

[@littlemissneverseen]

your setup looks so good

[@monicarazak]

thanks!!

[@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!

[@EricBK88]

Bryant park here we come!

[@aalexandaa]

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

[@kaytaosborn]

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

[@TrueLashArtistry]

Love the large black vessels! Is it a 14oz vessel holding 12oz of soy wax? Or is it a 16oz vessel? Would love to know :)

[@rachelbond3942]

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

[@monicarazak]

thanks so much girlie🤗

[@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

[@shaiday]

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

[@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!

[@Anneshroff]

Where did you get your scrunchie tree??

[@LillyRod]

Her dad made it for her