The air was buzzing when I walked into the gym of Mount Vernon High School Holiday Trade Show. As an author I love to attend holiday trade shows
Holiday Trade show season has arrived!
I was impressed by how many people were setting up. The size of the show was huge compared to the amount I thought was going to be there. This is the first year MVHS was having a fundraising event for the band. I thought it was a great idea to hold a trade show as a fund raiser. A holiday trade show is a great idea because it helps support local artists.
I have spent the last two weeks working day and night getting ready for this show. My husband was searching the internet and found this show last minute. He asked if I wanted to do and and I said, “YES!”
I was surprised I did since I really wasn’t ready. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I was Trade Shows to be my full time job. Selling my Fuzzy Dragon Books, art, and other handmade items.
Even though getting ready for the event was so much work! It really was worth it! I made triple the amount of the booth fee. My mom also joined me and she made a lot of money too selling her painted plates!
I love doing shows with my mom. 🙂 It brings me a lot of joy to have something fun and productive to do together. We are both artist so we enjoy seeing others love our work. I know she enjoyed herself because she smiled a lot after she got her first sale. Then another came and another! I. Love seeing her enjoy herself.
We have another Trade show this weekend at the Old Town Granary Tea Room. I am really excited for this show because it is in such a beautiful location. The have decorated the space antiques and tea cups. It is so cute! This will be my last show of the season. I wanted to continue to increase the amount of shows I do but slowly. The reason being is to learn from each show. I want to have the time to make the right products that the consumer wants. With each craft show I learn so much!
- What the costumer wants
- How many items to make
- How to improve my table displays
- Also what other people are selling and the price the sell it for
I really love interacting with people who by my products. I love bringing a smile to someones face when they are inspired and motivated through my positive word necklaces or my inspirational art.
By far the best part about my line of work is inspiring others to believe in themselves!
I can’t think of a better joy.