Craft Market Success: 10 Tips to Prepare, Stay Organized, and Reduce Stress Before Your Next Market

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It’s craft market season, beautiful creative — are you ready? In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, I share my top 10 tips for craft market success to help you plan ahead, reduce stress, and sell your heart out.

With over 20 years of experience as both a market vendor and organizer (including co-running one of the largest handmade craft fairs in the Pacific Northwest), I know what it takes to thrive at craft shows — from booth prep to customer connection.

Whether you’re a first-time market vendor or a seasoned maker, this episode will help you plan smarter, pack better, and make more money at your next show.

🛍️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to plan your production schedule to avoid last-minute panic
• Why you need a craft market checklist (and what to include!)
• The importance of setting up your booth display at home
• What to keep in your market essentials bin so you’re always prepared
• How to make friends with other vendors and build community
• Smart reminders like charging devices, packing snacks, and getting rest
• Why your mindset matters just as much as your product
  
  

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• Freebie: 5 Smart Strategies for Boosting Your Craft Market Sales — a free guide to increase your sales and maximize your booth success.
• Join the Waitlist: Fearless Selling for Creatives — Learn how to price your work, share it confidently, and sell without the awkwardness.
  
  

✨ Takeaway:

Preparation equals confidence — and confidence equals sales. By organizing your production, perfecting your booth, and showing up rested and ready, you can transform your next market into your most successful one yet.

🎧 Tune in now to Hey, Beautiful Creative Episode 10: Craft Market Success — and get ready to make your next show your best one ever!