Today I’m so excited to finally announce the launch of my very first ebook – The Crafting an MBA Guide to Wholesale and Trade Shows! I’ve been hard at work the last few months putting together this extremely comprehensive guide to selling your work wholesale and exhibiting at trade shows. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned …
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Today I’m excited to bring you a guest post from Leslie Yang of Feisty Elle. Leslie has graciously agreed to share her experience exhibiting at the POOL trade show. Thanks, Leslie! Hi everyone, I’m Leslie Yang, owner and designer for Feisty Elle, a San Francisco-based business offering sustainable jewelry and accessories made from merino wool …
Here is a scenario I hear frequently: a new or emerging designer is excited because a local store has offered them the “opportunity” to sell a few pieces on consignment. With rare exception, I have a very strong NO consignment policy. Before I get into the details of why I have that policy (and why …
Another week, another convention center… This weekend, I headed to Philly to check out the Buyer’s Market of American Craft. It’s been 4 years since I last walked the show, so I thought it was time for a revisit. The Buyer’s Market has been an institution when it comes to wholesaling American craft – in …
A few weeks ago, I asked if you had any trade show questions. Here are the ones I received, and my thoughts. If you’ve got anything to add, or any additional questions, feel free to leave ’em in the comments. My products are pretty small. Do you have any suggestions on filling up the booth …