#40 Secrets to Success At Trades and Art Festivals - Troy Burrus
Troy Burrus, (Vivian's husband) ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, trading his daily grind for the pursuit of his passion in Landscape Photography. He shares the genuine ups and downs of his recent venture putting together a booth and manning it for 11 days at the Iowa State Fair. In this episode, Troy candidly recounts the challenges he navigated, from last-minute booth creation to figuring out how much product to have on hand and personal hurdles. His journey is full of tips for adapting to the unpredictable and embracing risk.
We talk about the art of being a vendor, and Troy shares practical insights (and mistakes he made) to help you attract customers, forge connections, and build a business from live events and trade festivals.
We talk about the art of being a vendor, and Troy shares practical insights (and mistakes he made) to help you attract customers, forge connections, and build a business from live events and trade festivals.
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Unpacking this episode min by min:
00:03:42 - Quitting His Job
00:05:33 - The Iowa State Fair Opportunity
00:10:00 - Taking a Risk
00:12:46 - The Gifted Camper
00:15:21 - Tips for Booth Events
00:18:07 - Different Pacing for Different Events
00:21:38 - Building Connections
00:23:47 - Gratitude and Taking Chances
00:28:46 - Ordering and Selling at the State Fair
00:29:39 - Lesson Learned about Small Items and Stickers
00:30:46 - Importance of Small Items for Art Fair Sales
00:31:14 - Setting Goals for the Iowa State State Fair
00:34:28 - Using Sales Tactics
00:42:13 - Balancing Conversations and Sales
00:48:02 - The Reality of Profit
00:49:50 - Setting Goals for Future Bookings
00:53:55 - The Fortune is in the Follow-Up
00:56:49 - Listening to Customer Feedback
01:00:00 - Advice on Listening to Customers
01:01:31 - Dreams and Inspiration
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