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.

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

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! 😊

@amyg8792

9 ай бұрын

Crazy money 😊

@suzannemartin9323

6 ай бұрын

Well since when do people ask how much money you make hopefully they wouldn't ask you what your salary is in a corporate world..Good for you. Did I miss what the supports are holding up the head board,..nice job

@mojo2613

6 ай бұрын

@@suzannemartin9323 If someone was specifically doing a video about making money in the corporate world, I would expect them to touch on how much "crazy money" actually is. Besides, this isn't the corporate world! It's an entrepreneur focused video supposedly providing info on the "crazy money" that can be made.

@tiawright9682

6 ай бұрын

@@suzannemartin9323 People want to know if it’s worth it!

@BlueLuna5

6 ай бұрын

​@suzannemartin9323 it's a dumb society rule we're brainwashed into believing to keep us in our caste system. People should ask salary more. If we're giving pieces of our life... which is precious and limited, we should know how much it's worth and if it's worth our time aka our life.

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.

@shannonholliker8133

Ай бұрын

Really people selling crafts know why they are there. I have never been attacked by an over zealous craft salesperson. I've had plenty of folks excited about their work or quite frankly, bored. They're just people and I have often taken the discussion from complimenting to taking a few minutes to discuss the interest/inspiration and saying to have a great day. I wouldn't cheat yourself out of the experience over most likely a self-inflicted sort of compassion that we just have for others

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

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 😊

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.

@punchiechisolm

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like me. I’m not a salesman. I just want the products to sell themselves. 😂😂

@shofarsogood7504

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I’m NOT a sells person but my wife was impressed. I find it helpful to have the mindset this is my business and I’m going to drive it forward and it won’t happen if I don’t try.

@kathleenrobertson6793

Жыл бұрын

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"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.

Yesssss!!!!! 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❤

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

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.

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.” 😊

Thank you both for sharing you experience and teaching on other videos. I have learned a lot from you guys. I appreciate you both and the hard work you both put in together.

I'm so glad I found yall, and this video. I do all types of crafts...i focus on upcycling, recycling, and altering things, using decopauge, painting, some sewing and embroidery. But, I'm terrified of doing my first craft show. I feel ill prepared. I worry about having too many different things. Or not having a nice display. Just everything.

Love yalls content! Congrats on the successful craft show! I love Bucees, I'm actually from the small town where it all started.

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.

@dippydogz

7 ай бұрын

They could look cool finished in actual front door paints, but muted colours

@rosieOlee

5 ай бұрын

You took the words right out of my mouth. I was going to suggest painting them black, almost every color pops with a black background.

Kim’s giggle is so cute. 😂

Fun video! It reminds me of my craft show weekends in the 90’s. Fun & tiring! ❤

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 👏🏽👏🏽

Glad you both had safe trip to South Carolina (my home state). I use to live in Columbia. Thanks for sharing some of the sales knowledge you learned from the couple 🙂. Hoping it was a very successful trip.

I can't believe you're so close to me! I'm super excited to purchase some of your wood cuttings for my own projects and might even make my friends come for a DIY class, it sounds so fun!

Awsome video. Loved it!

I’m in SC. Love this ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing.

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.

@karencarter3312

5 ай бұрын

Same here. My husband never joins me.

Thank you for your content. Much appreciated. Kim is absolutely adorable.

That is great advice on how to greet people!

You both are so much fun to watch! Such good advice you are providing to us. PLEASE can you provide plans for doing all of this by hand? For example, what are the cut sizes for the legs? Please help - and thanks for such great vids. We are so lucky to have found you.

Love you sharing the behind the scenes. It don't look too hard when you watch. It could even be done alone just harder for sure. But, it's not impossible to do and great to watch someone go for it and actually do it.

@darlenenistor6759

Жыл бұрын

I have whole dif thing I'm hoping to go for and was looking up tent and show ideas in general.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

11 ай бұрын

GO For IT! ~garrett

amazing, i was actually wanting to understand how to break ice with the customer! this was just perfect! Thank you kim and garrett!

Happy Birthday Garrett! Looks like fun.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joy!

You guys are amazing. You guys are taking it to the next level. Hope you do well.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Fingers crossed.

Looks awesome!!💛

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

Looks like a lot fun! And hard work! Love your display walls. Looks awesome. 😊

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love the new set-up. But I did like the little hut😊. Looks like you did pretty well. Hope you came out on the positive side having to pay for lodging. When you get an RV, get one with a toy hauler. You should make a video of making your rounds that could play in your booth. I find that I'm attracted to things like that. It makes me more interested in the product. Who knows what can happen. Good luck at your craft show. ❤❤

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

Love your new setup!! It look like you had a lot of people.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We live in SC and love Bucees

I miss doing shows and would love to get back into it. My highlights is during the winter down here in South West Florida. Once you get an RV, you will see the big difference of your intake.

Awwww. I used to love South of the Boarder. They have the best blueberry pancakes!!!

Hello! Do you have a video for the new display walls? They look great

You two are to funny. Booth looks great, love your work. Did you do a how to video on the display wall?

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.

Dang it you were in my hometown and I missed you!! I love your videos.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Aw man, Im sure we'll be back!

Hey hey! Love your videos! I got onto your channel from hubby, he watches you too! You should consider selling your display boards and selling your design plans to the keen DIYer. Keep the videos coming!

@KimandGarrettmakeit

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm glad you and your hubby enjoy my videos. We tried selling display boards, but I had to change a laser to cut it and it took 3 hours to make 1. It was taking too long to get customers their stands, we felt bad so we stopped making them. I made the design plans and cut file available to our Patrons. We will take orders for them, but know it would take 3-4 weeks to get it. You can email us at support@kandgmakeit.com THANKS! ~garrett

You both are so cute!

Very nice

This was great. Do you have a video for the peg board legs please

Was a shopper in Columbia. Everything looked fantastic.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim!

Looks like you had a good show. I live about 2 hours from Richmond. I do baking for a local farmers market. I’ve also done some craft shows locally in the past years but since my husband passed away about 2 1/2 years ago, I don’t have sny one to help me.

I just came across this video and thought your signs are so pretty. I'm wondering if you ever get over to Indiana. Thanks.

I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE IN COLUMBIA AND I DIDN’T KNOW!!!!! 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.

@paulawithsense

5 ай бұрын

I’m in Columbia, too! Near Sandhills. I’m very new to this channel and I haven’t even thought about having shows but I have begun acrylic pour painting and maybe it will take me somewhere. Maybe not. I’m a transplant from TN and I have a lot to learn about Cola’s craft scene!

great ideas. also wouldnt mind finding out where you got the dolly from?

Great video. How much can you realistically make from a craft show like that?

Can't wait to start my journey I just started my lazer business 🙌

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Good Luck! Stick with it! And let us know if you need anything! ~garrett

It looks great

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne!

bahahaha 72 point turn....I almost spit launched my joint across the room laughing at that lol omfg congrats you're soooo close to 100,000

This was awesome, I am getting ready too first one. What did your banners have on them. Can you share?

How far do y’all travel for craft shows? I love the stands and the setup.

New into craft fairs here!! Love the boards, it makes an open space 👍 Why did you decide to have 2 boards of different color??

How are the Craftsmen Classic shows? I’m thinking about applying for the Christmas one in Richmond this year. I’ve never done a 3 day show so it seems a bit intimidating. Thanks for your feedback!

Omg please let me know when u get back to SC

I like the behind scenes video.

Carpet is a great idea, especially to mitigate stroller traffic. Has it been a trip and fall hazard? Did you use something to hold the edge of down? Thanks, first time watcher!

What was the thinkness of your panels? I like the natural look too, do they stay standing outside?

21:55 hey you guys looks like you had a lot of fun Happy Birthday Garrett! I have a tip for y’all for your next show. Go to your local Ross, Marshall’s, or T J Max. You want to get the anti fatigue mats. Look for a runner style or two smalls just to place in front of your chairs. The concrete floors will take a toll on your back and knees.

Hello, thank for sharing. I having looking every where for your new peg board stand and cant find it. Can you share with me please. 🙏🏼

Question: How do you find out about upcoming craft shows? Dates, Locations and costs etc.

Great set up! Can you tell me how you made the legs to hold the peg board? I need these. Great ideas and lovely display. Good luck today!

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We are doing a video on how we made them for next Friday. Thank you! ~garrett

@lsmith5155

10 ай бұрын

@@KimandGarrettmakeit We love the display panels you created!! Please tell us -- how do we access your "how to make peg board display panels " video.

What is the length and width of your display feet and would you make any changes now that you have used them?

where did you get you're pull up screen from? vistaprint?

I'm doing my first craft fair this weekend. Supposed to be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ive been trying to get everything prepared and ready but it seems like everything is pushing me back. I'm so stressed to the point I don't want to do it anymore. I don't really know what I'm doing since this is my first. I am supposed to be doing this with a friend, but Friday I'll be by myself. I have nothing 100% planned, and there's some major things I'm waiting on and I'm really worried they won't be done and ready on time. It's easy for me to work myself up and be in my head too much and I just want to cry.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

11 ай бұрын

BREATH!!!! Relax. Don't stress. Be as prepared as you can, but know you are going to forget things or things you haven't even thought of. We Learned a lot more than we Earned our first few shows. You will do great! ~garrett

@katherinebonner1284

6 ай бұрын

Like your video. I do handmade craft items. Do you have a pattern size to share on how to make the stand to hold the peg board? Look forward to your next video.

Love the setup! Buc-ee's is building in New Kent County off 64 to open in 2027. Not far from Richmond.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Safe travels. Questio. Are you going to put the leopard sign for sale?

What method of payment you use for you . I’m looking for my first event

Do you have a video showing how to make those peg boards?

What size are those rounds and where did u find the bags

When is your stop in Charlotte, NC?????????

Where did u get ur pull up banners at?

Where did you get the sign that roll up ?

Where do you get your wood rounds

That’s a lot of driving! Do you make a decent profit after Gasoline Wear tear on car tires trailer Food Lodging Time of two people?? Expenses for display - materials, time to make these 6:38 Why not sell online? Or brick mortar store? What sells? What doesn’t?

@KimandGarrettmakeit

11 ай бұрын

Yes, at large shows like this we do make a profit. The larger shows we can make between $6k and $8k. We are working on getting our travel expenses down too. We also sell online and have a brick and mortar and sell at a few local shops and we do DIY workshops. We usually list out what sells and doesn't weekly over on our Patreon website. It depends on type of show and location of the show. Price may also change depending on location. Thanks Purple Lady! ~garrett

@candlesbypurplerose1010

11 ай бұрын

@@KimandGarrettmakeit oh well now I see the picture! This was first video but with all that stuff and a good accountant- I can see it. Good luck Happy travels Happy sales

Do you have multiples of each sign? Or do you take 1 of each and that’s it??

Does the sign on the far left actually say welcome succas

Maybe you can make some signs that are a different shape? Although they are all handcrafted and different they simehow look the same from a distance. Maybe even have a mirror as well somewhere? Seeing yourself in the mirror will grab your attention.!

How did u make the display

what? I was too busy looking at the "DO YOU LIKE CATS" sign. lol

Lol, thank you for showing us the ropes...by the way I bet you can take a nap in the back with the wagons.

I say Hi. Then I let them browse because I know people don’t like to be stared at while shopping.. But sometimes I’m so proud of my product I over share and the product sells 😊😂

I am a new patron, how do I get access to the facebook?

Curious about the cost of this 3day event (booth/fees). Then, all would have an idea of what sale$ is needed.

Yes, I totally agree with Heidi’s husband. As a maker, I ALWAYS greet shoppers and gauge how much to talk based on the vibe. As a consumer, I will walk right out of a store or booth if not spoken to. It goes a long way 🥰 Richmond?! Hey neighbor 😊I’m right down the road in Hampton Roads!

@Sunny-qs5gf

10 ай бұрын

Speaking of being right up the road, have you ever done the Bodacious Bazaar? I’d love to hear of your best VA/NC shows❤

Motel6 is my go to place

Can someone please clarify this? I have heard from another KZreadr that does shows that you are supposed to greet all your customers. And you are saying the opposite. Which one should I do? Thank you.

Not sure if it has been asked. Where did you find the feet for tour peg boards? Or did you make them? I need something like that for mine.

@KimandGarrettmakeit

11 ай бұрын

We make them1

ha ha... .I did make my husband stop at "South of the Border"

Yes, I cringed when you first said you sit back, and let the customers come to you. I am a firm believer that you must engage with potential customers.

We tried selling door hangers at a craft show and didn't have any luck. 😢 Hope these worked out better for you.

I know its months later but I am extremely uncomfortable when I feel like Im being approached for a sale. I like to go thru all the booths and see what is there and decide what I want most on my limited funds. if I feel pressured Ill leave early and not return. Not meaning to be mean about it thats how I react whether I want to or not. sorry. I really cant even shop if someone is talking to me on the phone but especially in person.

Where were yall coming from. I recognized South of the Border.

How is Garret able to drive from the second row?? Lol