Help! Its My First Event as a Vendor!

[hollimorales2710]

Today I got a call asking if I wanted to be a vendor in our local church event next month. I said yes, however, I have no clue what I need to do or show do at the event. I would appreciate any advice or tips. What all tools do I need to bring with me. I currently just have the large starter kit and a few other items and that is it. :balloon:

 

[Sheila]

Here are some basic's you'll want to take (or at least consider taking):

• a table cloth (looks more professional)
• items to display
• your PC Calendar
• host packets
• recruiting info (if you want to try & recruit)
• door prize drawing slips you can get their info
• calculator comes in handy
• change in case they pay cash
• upcoming specials to show to potential hosts
• business cards if you have them
• mini catalogs if you have them (cheaper to hand out than full sized ones)

 

[SPAMSTIME]

You can also check out pics on here to give you ideas on how to set your display up

 

[NooraK]

Listen to "Booths Build Business" in the Resources section of the Online Training Center.

 

[wadesgirl]

One thing I really want to point out is more is not better when it comes to vendor things. A cluttered table is hard to look through. I like to bring the big items: DCB, stainless bowls, cookware, etc. Also create height by stacking the DCB on the cooling rack, assembling and stacking the stainless bowl, I even use the old crate to help create height.Sheila mentioned it, a table cloth is a must. Doesn't matter if it's a plastic one from Dollar Tree or an expensive one, you must cover your table. I just did a vendor event and one of the vendors didn't cover their table. It just looked cheap and tacky in my opinion. Especially since everybody else did.

 

[hollimorales2710]

Thank you everyone. Now my question is, What do I say to the people who approach my booth. Sorry for all the questions I am a newbie. :chef:

 

[Chef Bobby]

I always just ask "Are you familiar with The Pampered Chef?"
Where in Louisiana? I'm between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

 

[hollimorales2710]

I am From Fort Polk.

 

[wadesgirl]

Thank you everyone. Now my question is, What do I say to the people who approach my booth. Sorry for all the questions I am a newbie. :chef:

Recipe cards! Even if they don't want to stop, everybody gets a recipe card. Then at least they have your information for future needs. If you just say "would you like a recipe card?" they will usually approach your booth and you can get them to come take a look. Depending on the kind of event (there are things from small vendor events with a few vendors to huge state fair type events), if it's a smaller style one, usually everybody comes to look.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I am From Fort Polk.

I spent two weeks during four summers for the Army Reserve back in the 70's. Now I'm giving away my age. : ) I'll bet that place has changed quite a bit since then.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I spent two weeks during four summers for the Army Reserve back in the 70's. Now I'm giving away my age. : ) I'll bet that place has changed quite a bit since then.

(At Fort Polk)