HELPFUL Craft Fair Tips (COMPILATION) | Highlights of Our Craft Booth Show Tips

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  • A compilation of craft show or craft fair tips from some of our past videos. We are in the middle of the busy summer craft fair season with the holiday craft show season right around the corner. Hopefully this highlight video will give you some tips going forward! Thanks for watching as always!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 40

  • @sallymoore6920
    @sallymoore6920 Рік тому +13

    Also ask HOW MANY of your competitor is at a craft fair/event.. some are really good with being fair and limiting only so many …others just want the money and put way to many there. I won’t do a show if there is too high a ratio of my competitors compared to the number of expected attendees. No matter how good your booth is there are only so many candles someone will buy. And some of those shows are not cheap!

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому +2

      Absolutely. Great suggesting sally!

    • @latricejohnson3210
      @latricejohnson3210 Рік тому +1

      I agree. I used to do a market where there were only 2, maybe 3 candle makers. The last time I went, there were 7!! I was like, nope... I won't be back if they continue to allow that many there. Don't think money was a factor because the fee is only $45.00. I've been with this person for a whole, but... I just can't do that.

    • @sallymoore6920
      @sallymoore6920 Рік тому

      @@latricejohnson3210 yes I’ve learned when asked to do a market or signing up I always try to find out how many will be there or will they have a limited amount in each category. It’s simply unfair to everyone between the cost, set up time and work.

  • @nancywear9791
    @nancywear9791 Рік тому +6

    I love the original video from back in the day but love this too. So helpful 🎉♥️💗💕

  • @s44577
    @s44577 Рік тому +9

    Great timing of this one Wade! I just signed up for my first show for June 4! I'm super excited! Thank you for this, you've always got helpful info

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому

      No problem. The full versions are both listed In the description as well. :)

  • @unboundcandles
    @unboundcandles Рік тому +5

    The checkout system insights are on point! It's all about being organized so you can create a fast and seamless checkout experience! People get impatient sometimes. Ha! Thanks for the great vid Wade!

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому

      Exactly. And thank you very much!

    • @unboundcandles
      @unboundcandles Рік тому

      @@BlackTieBarn I'm not sure if you remember me. But I am formerly "Passage Candles". We had a chat about a year ago with my wife.

  • @davidchappell9159
    @davidchappell9159 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Wade for the great videos. How do you ship candles in the summer and do candles require a lid? TIA

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому +2

      I just ship them normal. Lids are optional, but they can help with protection and shipping

  • @Queen_at_the_Crossroads
    @Queen_at_the_Crossroads 9 місяців тому

    Wow! You taught me so MUCH! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

  • @tammyhunsinger5798
    @tammyhunsinger5798 Рік тому

    Great timing and always great info. I am preparing for my biggest fair that I have done. It is 11 days and last years attendance was 543,000. How much inventory would you recommend for an event like this?

  • @MichelleHill13
    @MichelleHill13 Рік тому +1

    Wade, thank you for a great mix of videos and information. I have 7 shows planned for this fall season. I have a question, where do you get your Wax Melt stand that spins?

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому

      I think just Amazon. Check below, I think I have it linked

  • @KimberlyReese-vi2or
    @KimberlyReese-vi2or 3 місяці тому

    I wish men was more candle selliers and I am learning so much from you. I have been doing this for 19 years

  • @georgianasalter
    @georgianasalter 8 місяців тому

    This is a stupid question in the age of information but how do you all go about discovering every venue or opportunity to sell candles at? Is there a specific resource we all use or just google fb and word of mouth?

  • @poemsoflifecandles
    @poemsoflifecandles Рік тому +2

    Great video, I saw the full video as well. You are awesome 👏🏽

  • @amywoodson1623
    @amywoodson1623 Рік тому +1

    At craft shows, do you charge sales tax or wrap it into your COGS? Im under the impression people dont expect to pay sales tax at shows. Am I wrong?

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому +1

      I don't think it matters. I've rarely heard a customer complain about thst. Most understand collecting sales tax is required. But yah, I generally just make my own a nice even binder that inside tax. Not for the reason you mentioned but because I don't wanna deal with change/coin at a show.

  • @lynnthomas8848
    @lynnthomas8848 Рік тому +1

    I had several “ah-ha” moments in this video. I will be watching this again! Thank you for doing this.

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому

      Np Lynn. I have a few full length videos on the topic as well. :)

  • @dl6490
    @dl6490 Рік тому +1

    Thank you 💖🙏💖

  • @lindsayhoekstra7266
    @lindsayhoekstra7266 Рік тому +2

    Have you ever had someone steal your merchandise at an event?

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому +2

      Nope. It's a small risk at most places. It might happened to some every now and again I'm sure... but very little impact in grand scheme of things

    • @pawsoffriendship5007
      @pawsoffriendship5007 6 місяців тому

      But be sure to watch his video when everything was stolen !! Makes you think twice

  • @julielyn542
    @julielyn542 Рік тому

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @shorty5636
    @shorty5636 Рік тому +1

    My problem is labeling ink smears

    • @BlackTieBarn
      @BlackTieBarn  Рік тому +1

      The key is the right labels for your printer type. Or order printed labels. Try sticker mule (link in description) or onlinelabels.com

    • @shorty5636
      @shorty5636 Рік тому

      Thank you I'm learning from the Master, yall the best thank you

  • @ThekocholateJournalist
    @ThekocholateJournalist Рік тому +1

    This was so helpful!

  • @peglawson1036
    @peglawson1036 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @pottymouthedplanter
    @pottymouthedplanter Рік тому

    sooooo much great info!!!! Ahhhh I will do a show someday damn it lol