The majority of this week was spent creating new chain maille, shining it all up, and working on my display for yesterday's Women Riders Event. The event went really well for me, so much better than what I was anticipating anyway. I really thought that it was going to be more about just promotion for me, but in addition to giving out some business cards & getting names for the mailing list, I also made a few good sales. I'm not sure if I would have gotten those two bigger sales if I didn't accept credit cards: I am really in love with the Square app and reader for my phone! Scott was my wingman, keeping me company (traffic was in spurts), and helping me with set up & tear down. I am so happy that I made those sales! Not just because it feels good that someone loves my work enough to purchase it, but also because I can now reinvest that money into my shop to order some more rubber rings (I'm all out!) and oil to make soap (I'm nearly out !).
I sold another one of my Jeep accessories! I still have a few more ads posted on Craigslist, but this stuff has been a good start & I'm grateful. Work is going to be slim this summer, so anything helps!
I can tell that 3 Day walkers are starting their training for this year's events: I'm getting even more requests for my sore muscle salve! After plenty more requests for my soap, too, I'm going to add some limited supplies of both into the shop this week. The packaging/labeling may not be perfect but it will be available to those that need it. Why is this a simple joy? Because I am so terribly flattered that people are requesting my products.
This week, I attended a webinar with Kiva Rose. She's such a smart, caring herbalist and so generously shared her knowledge. I really learned a lot from her in that short webinar and continue to be inspired by the plants and our Earth.
What were some of your simple joys this week? Share below or write your own blog post (we can exchange links!). I'd love to hear!
2 comments:
I'm gearing up to do my first event this October. I love how clean and simple your set up is!
Thanks, Mrs B! I actually have a few wooden plaques with more jewelry, key chains, mojo bags, and ornaments hanging on the outskirts of the tent, too. I can't believe you only have your first event this October! You've been so popular for so long, I figured you must have been doing shows for a while, too. No doubt you'll be a success! =)
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