Monday, November 12, 2012

Sales vs. Networking - Final Show Review for 2012

I actually had two shows this week. That's a first for me!

Sports Team Beer Mugs
The first was on a Wednesday, my first week night show. It was for our local grocery store and they had tasting stations set up all around the building and asked local businesses and vendors to come set up booths. The show was free (bonus!) and it was just a couple hours long. I didn't actually sell anything at this show, but I did a ton of networking! I handed out TONS of cards and even made a deal with the liquor department to set up my etched glassware in their store for them to take orders. We still need to work out the details, but I'll be sure to keep you updated on this great opportunity.
Even though I didn't make any sales, I still consider this show a success and will plan to do it again next year. Knowing that people aren't really planning on buying at this type of show, I might take less items and not do a full set up.

Wine Charms - Wine Sayings Set 1
My other show was this past Saturday. It's a show I've done for 5 or 6 years now and have done pretty well. This was my best year by far and I sold almost 4 times as much as I did last year! And I had an awesome space! I'm kicking myself for not getting photos...ugh! This building hosts wedding receptions, so there is a stage where the DJ or band usually sets up. I had the entire stage to myself! It's only about 6" off the ground, so people were still able to browse from the floor with no trouble. And I was able to stretch out my items a little more. We had great traffic and I was so happy to have ample space!
I sold a nice mix of items. And my jewelry did really well at this show, which made me super happy!

All of my shows this year were great. I loving getting out and being able to talk to people about my products. And getting them in the local eye is always great!
  But that being said, I'm glad to be done for the season! Now it's time to focus on holiday orders and adding LOTS of new items to my shop :)

18 comments:

  1. That is awesome news Edi!
    Displaying your glass items in the wine&spirits section at the grocery store is fabulous :)

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  2. Congrats on two great events! I really like the sunburst earrings. TFS!

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  3. Sounds like you had a great time at both shows. CONGRATS on your best year so far, and for beating last year by so much!! That is AWESOME! Love your wine charms and those earrings are great.

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  4. Sounds like two lovely events! Did you just luck out with the stage space or did the give it to you for seniority reasons? Sellin 4 times what you did last year is awesome!

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  5. Congratulations! I believe networking opportunities are such a benefit...even though you do not get the instant gratification of sales.

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  6. Congrats!! You'll have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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  7. Wow those earrings are so adorable! Well done at the shows. I am linking up via Monday Mantras so come over and say hi.

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  8. Congrats on the success of your events! Sometimes networking is just as important as sales. It's great that you had both in one week!

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  9. Sounds like a great show. Four times as well as the previous year!? WOW! Good luck on your holiday orders!

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  10. Congrats on you shows. Having a whole stage to display would be awesome. Good luck with your holiday orders.

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  11. Congrats on having a great show season. I hope your deal works out with the store, and that you have a great season selling on Etsy over the holidays.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  12. So great to hear about your shows and that you did so well. Yay for your jewelry being a big hit (I knew it would be)!
    ~Kim
    2justByou.blogspot.com

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  13. Congrats on all of your success this week! It's wonderful to have new networking opportunities, and it's so satisfying to do better than the year before at a great show. I look forward to seeing your new shop items for the holidays.

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  14. Congratulations! It sounds like you had a fun and productive week! I've never done a show but I've shopped at plenty and I know it must take a lot to prep for and work them. Glad it was worth the effort!

    Those sunburst earrings are darling.

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  15. Congrats on a successful weekend! Those earrings are very pretty!

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  16. How exciting about having your glassware on display in the liquor department! I hope this brings you many orders!

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