Make CRAZY Money at Craft Shows: The Beginner's Guide to Selling at Fairs!

If you're looking to make more money at your next craft show, then you need to watch this guide! In this video, we'll show you how to sell your crafts and products, from setting up your booth to taking care of business.

We'll also share some tips on how to make the most of your craft show experience, from working with clients to getting the most out of your booth. By following our guide, you'll be on your way to making money at your next craft show!

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[KVixen]

"The first thing you should say is ""these are hand-made""- most valuable piece of information I think I heard in this video. The guy is right. I appreciate you sharing that.

[karenhadden]

When we did craft shows years ago we would always greet people when they came in the booth and told them to ask if they had any questions. This let them know we had seen them (and weren’t ignoring them) but there wasn’t any pressure. If they hung around a while we would approach them and talk to them about the item they were looking at. I HATE high pressure sales.

[cindyspear]

my husband is a great salesman. I have a Glowforge and I make and sell earrings. He tells everyone that comes into our booth that the earrings are hand made by me. He is a big help because I am not as out going as he.

[mojo]

So how much money did you make?? This was a great narration of your trip, but would've liked to have heard more about what sells well, what didn't, and ultimately how much do you typically make so a beginner contemplating this life can decide whether it's for them. I did appreciate the behind the scenes view though! 😊

[Kelli_D.]

The main thing we learned with being vendors is if the area isn't accessible by wheel chairs and strollers, money was lost. We lost a good amount the first year from having a big rug that made it hard for wheel chairs, strollers, even just people with walkers or canes to move around. Once we went to just 2 door mats, we had better luck

[onjofilms]

We greet everyone and tell them about our product, if they feel uncomfortable we tell them they don't have to buy, let's just have fun and we put our product on them and play makeup and soon they are reaching for their wallet, pocketbook. People have all they need but they are there for the experience and fun, when we give that to them, they buy.

[birdietherecycledhippychic]

I love how you mentioned that you set your cash out area over to the side so there was no pressure or even eye contact. I have stopped shopping craft shows all together because I can't stand the high pressure. It's like walking into a car lot hoping that the salesman doesn't jump us before we get to look.

[jasonhancox]

The '"These are handmade" is excellent advice! I immediately thought that it would be great to make a layered sign that states just that. In a different format so it stands out from the rest. That way even those you don't personally speak or are just passing by would see it. I'm going to employ that in the future for my markets.

[IdaThompson]

Say hello to anyone who comes into ur booth. It makes them feel welcome with a simple hello. N yes tell them all everything is handmade. Why? Cuz it will let them knw the reason they all look so great n that also tells them u enjoy ur craft. Great video. Looking at ur others now. Ty❤

[reginaashanti]

I just wanted to say you items were great but I was most attracted to the way you two interact. My prayer is that the Lord would bless your business as you two Stay together 👏🏽👏🏽

[elliejax]

Wonderful display. I love your handmade racks. Would you ever consider building/ painting one to look like a door? I think that would really pop and make people think, “ Oh! I have a front door. I need one of those.” 😊

[starbrown]

That was fun to watch. It’s nice that you are doing the shows together. I did some in years past, and was always by myself.

[houdiniluver]

Your peg boards are a great idea. Great job. One suggestion would be to paint them so they are all the same color. Best of luck with your business.

[Lcshell]

OMG you two are hilarious together! My first time watching one of your videos but you can bet I’m a subscriber. Your signs and your setup were great, I especially liked when Garett pointed out the “behind the booth storage area” lol. I have been inspired to take my booth design in a new direction after seeing yours. Thank you for sharing your work 😊

[nicoleswanburg]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE IN COLUMBIA AND I DIDN’T I live in Columbia and I would have loved to meet you both - I have watched your videos for awhile and I am really bummed that I missed meeting you! I hope you had a wonderful show and if you’re ever in the area again I really hope that I am able to go to the fair and say hello!!!! Take care and stay safe.

[lissamk]

I'm late to game with my 2 cents, but here there are anyway.😉

At bigger craft shows, all I really expect or even want from a seller is a "hello", "hi", "how are ya?" type greeting. There's so much to look at, and stopping at each booth and being made to hear the backstory or sales pitch starts to make me weary, personally. I actually love your set-up of positioning yourselves in the corner so people can move about the booth without having to make chit-chat if they don't wish to do so. 🙂

I think having a few signs that say K&G's Handcrafted Signs would put that same information out there, without stopping everyone to tell the same thing over and over again. It's one thing to give out info about yourself and your products if asked, of course! But otherwise, I personally prefer when sellers let signage do the talking, and stick with letting the buyers indicate if they'd like to chat or learn more.

[backintimetoys]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on how to do this. THANK YOU for sharing it with everyone.

[S_Roach]

I was thinking, Just Yesterday, (I found your channel today), that a Toy Hauler would be almost perfect as a portable shop, and rolling warehouse, for what you're doing.

[rickpouley]

Love your craft walls!
They are a great idea for hanging all your signs... Perfecto!!

[dianejohnson]

Those signs are so nice! I’d buy one. Biggest trick is to make stuff that people want to buy!