How to Make Money Selling at Festivals

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Scout the show ahead of time.. Stick with small shows early on.. Plan ahead for volume.

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Scout the show ahead of time.

Step 1

Scout the show ahead of time.

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Stick with small shows early on.

Step 2

Stick with small shows early on.

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Plan ahead for volume.

Step 3

Plan ahead for volume.

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Tailor the product to the show.

Step 4

Tailor the product to the show.

5

Keep it simple.

Step 5

Keep it simple.

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Create a well-crafted booth.

Step 6

Create a well-crafted booth.

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Offer products in a range of prices.

Step 7

Offer products in a range of prices.

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Factor in both time and materials.

Step 8

Factor in both time and materials.

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Do your research.

Step 9

Do your research.

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Be willing to reevaluate.

Step 10

Be willing to reevaluate.

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Work on your craft.

Step 11

Work on your craft.

12

Greet customers who show interest.

Step 12

Greet customers who show interest.

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Capitalize on what's selling.

Step 13

Capitalize on what's selling.

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Consider "side" items.

Step 14

Consider "side" items.

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Mark prices on everything.

Step 15

Mark prices on everything.

16

Provide a way to follow up.

Step 16

Provide a way to follow up.

17

Make sure you have enough staff for the venue.

Step 17

Make sure you have enough staff for the venue.

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Factor in all the costs.

Step 18

Factor in all the costs.

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Skip rudeness.

Step 19

Skip rudeness.

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Offer a variety of payment methods.

Step 20

Offer a variety of payment methods.

21

Check to make sure you're making a profit.

Step 21

Check to make sure you're making a profit.

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