Tips for Selling Soap at Farmers Markets: Setup, Engagement, and Essential Gear

In episode 25, Anne-Marie Faiola provides valuable insights for soapmakers looking to sell their products at farmers markets. The episode begins with a warm welcome and introduction, offering tips for a successful market experience. Anne-Marie emphasizes the essentials needed for comfort and sales, such as a floor mat, credit card reader, and power bank. She shares strategies for engaging customers through samples, meaningful interactions, and providing business cards. Listeners learn about effective setup techniques, including tent arrangement, product protection, and weather preparedness. The episode wraps up with final advice on inventory management, the importance of having helpers, and enjoying the market experience.

(0:00) Welcome, Introduction, and Tips for Selling at Farmers Markets
(1:00) Essentials for Comfort and Sales: Floor Mat, Credit Card Reader, and Power Bank
(1:54) Engaging Customers: Samples, Interactions, and Business Cards
(2:32) Setting Up: Tent, Product Protection, and Weather Preparedness
(3:11) Final Advice: Inventory Management, Helpers, and Enjoying the Market