We all start somewhere, so don't feel too bad if you don't have it all together yet. I thought this would be a fun time to take walk down memory lane to my first vending experience. It was at a skating rink (there was no ice at the moment) and it was a craft fair / flea market combo. I was excited about this event because I was supposed to do another event, but it got rained out. This event was indoors so it seemed perfect. Of course, it ended up being on a weekend with good, sunny weather after weeks of rain, so it was not a big hit, but it was a learning experience.
As you can see, it was not terribly exciting. I did not have anything to hold up my banner. There are so many products just lying on the table. I remember the one display kept falling on the table the whole time.
However, this is a photo from my latest event, a comic con, and I have come a long way...
I have a new banner, better displays, signs for pricing, and a new pink shelving unit that folds and unfolds quickly. When you are working to setup a booth quickly, it is best to invest in items that quickly assemble and are easy to transport. It's also a good idea to invest in items that are less likely to get carried away by the wind in case you are doing an outdoor event.
What I have learned is to try new things that work for me. And I never stop improving. The pink shelving unit is new. I am also considering upgrading my magnetic whiteboard for my handmade resin magnets. We will see what the future brings!
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