Welcome to Festival Vendor, the podcast where we share the inside story on the world of festival vending and traveling. Join us as we talk to fellow vendors, festival-goers, and insiders to learn about the challenges and rewards of vending around the country. From local craft markets to large renaissance fairs, we'll explore the ins and outs of running a successful vending business on the road, and loving every minute. So sit back, relax, and be inspired by the stories of those who have made the leap into the exciting world of festival vending and travel.
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In this episode of Festival Vendor, we delve into the crucial elements of Product Development and Design for event vending. Discover how understanding market trends, such as the rise in demand for sustainable goods, can shape your product strategy. Learn about the importance of a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to stand out in a crowded market and how prototyping and customer feedback can refine your offerings. Explore the impact of material choices and the power of storytelling through design to resonate with your target audience and build a loyal customer base.
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10 Jul 2024
Customer Engagement and Personalization
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In this episode, we examine ways to build customer engagement and create personalization while staying true to both your brand and the event theme. This is mission critical for event vendors!
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Tent Weights (https://amzn.to/3LlVCZr)
Folding Tables (https://amzn.to/3WonvGz)
Get the good chair (https://amzn.to/465Y5Ra)
Battery Powered Fan (https://amzn.to/3Y3PUmp)
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4 Jun 2024
What Makes a Good Show?
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In this episode, we tackle a few big questions, including “what makes a good show?” We also talk about why it’s so important to avoid blanket advice about things like how much inventory to take.
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22 Apr 2024
How to find events, and prepare for the unexpected.
In this episode, we tackle two big issues - how to find events you want to vend for, and how to prepare for some of the unexpected things that can derail an event. We mention a few resources in this episode - links are provided below!
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7 Mar 2024
The Cost of Traveling
What are the costs when you vend on the road? How many of those costs are clear, and how many of them are hidden? Today we venture into all of the costs of traveling and vending.
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17 Jan 2024
Which tent?
In this episode, we consider all the factors that go into choosing the right tent for your business. Should you choose a commercial 10 x 10, or do you need something bigger? Join the conversation on Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/groups/352870977473617/?ref=share) - and until next time, we will see you at the fair!
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1 Jan 2024
Themed or Mainstream Events?
In this episode, we examine some of the factors that will help you determine which kind of events you’d like to participate in - themed events, like Renaissance festivals, or mainstream ones, like craft shows.
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19 Nov 2023
Local or Travel?
Today, we're going to delve into a crucial decision every vendor faces: whether to participate in local events or venture into events that require travel. If you’re here with us, we know that travel is either something you already do, or something you plan to do. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a huge decision worthy of discussion.
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22 Jul 2023
Handmade or Not?
In this episode, we will break down the pros and cons of selling handmade goods, or buying and reselling manufactured items.
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22 Jul 2023
Equipment to Get Started
In this episode, we cover the major pieces of equipment you’ll need to get started with your vending journey.
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19 Jul 2023
Starting a Vending Business
In this episode, we cover the basics of what you will need to get started with your on-the-road business.
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18 Jul 2023
Why Vend?
An overview of the great things about vending on the road, as well as some of the challenges.
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