Warning, this is a venting blog. So read at your own will.
Another day at the Farmer's Market. And didn't sell a darn thing. I'm getting really frustrated and depressed at my lack of sales. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm talking to everyone. I'm getting the product in their hands. I have the cheapest baby stuff there. I don't know if it's because everyone is short on $$, but I can't keep losing sales like this.
So, here's the deal. If I don't do well this next week, then I'm done at the farmer's market. I'll keep my blog up until the baby is born, but after that, it'll go down as well.
I feel like I've let my family down. I spent a whole lot of $$ and we're losing everything. Steve's trying to cheer me up, saying that I've learned a valuable skill and we got some stuff that will be great for when we go camping or for family get togethers. Either way, that's just not making me feel good about myself.
For a girl that has had issues with self-worth and not being successful in life, this is just another blow to my very little ego. I had high hopes (based on all the great feedback I got from my friends) that I would do really well. I hate giving up, but this is what it feels like I'm doing.
This is not a blog to beg for sales. Just me getting all these emotions off my chest. I wear my emotions on my sleeves, and this is me doing so. But please, if you are in need of a cute baby shower gift, or looking for something for yourself, check out the store (found this way ------->). I'm very thankful for those that have gotten something from me. Your support means a lot to me. And for those of that have my button on your blog, thanks!
So here's to hoping that things pick up. But I doubt they will. The market was really busy today, filled with Memorial Day Weekend shoppers, and I didn't sell anything. What's up with that? I really hope that I start to do well. I love going to the market. It's a lot of fun, and the other venders are so sweet and great to talk to. So now I'm going to drown my sorrows in MSG filled Chinese food and coke (the drink, not the drug). Sorry Ashely. I'll go back to water tomorrow.
4 comments:
Oh Sara! I know you didn't write this post to make us feel bad for you, but I sincerely do feel so bad. I would have thought you should sell more of your items. Are there a lot of other baby vendors at the market? How does your stuff compare to theirs? (I know you already said your prices are better). Well, you should at least keep your online shop going! I think it was way ambitious of you to make all that stuff and way awesome! You should be proud of yourself!
Thanks Tonee! You're so sweet. I know that I'm the only one selling nursing covers and changing pads. There are a few vendors that sell burp cloths sort of like mine, but not in a packaged deal like mine (the 4 for $10). I just don't know what the deal is. I'm getting a lot of, "you should sell on etsy, but their fees are so that I would have to up my prices in order to make $$. And I don't want to do that. Anyways, thanks again. You really are so sweet!
FYI: It takes most businesses 5 years to be profitable. What you have to do in that time is find out what works and what doesn't. Learn what your clients like and don't like, learn what they are willing to pay for something... and what they aren't - what they think is a good deal and what isn't - where that line is. What you shouldn't do is give up! :) By the way, Portland has a great saturday market.
Thomas Alva Edison said
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
I'm sorry you're not doing well!!!!!!! That is awful!!! My sister sold with me at the Market there too and some days sold nothing but still had a good time. The only thing I've seen that works at those markets is having a HUGE inventory. Then you're guaranteed to sell things because you have something that everyone likes. It's just really hard to do and takes a LOT of time. I hope things get better for you!!!!
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