While Phoenix Supply Co. is not a fully sustainable business, that doesn't mean there aren't real choices, swaps, and compromises I can make along the way to run a more eco-friendly shop. Here are all the ways I am working to make Phoenix Supply Co. more sustainable.
Want to sell more at your next craft show or craft fair? In this post, I'm sharing 5 craft show sales tips that actually work — the small, specific things I do at every single market that lead to more sales, without spending much extra time or money.
Developing handmade products with good margins is hard — because by nature, they're made BY HAND, which takes time, and time is a costly resource. As makers, we forget that all the time because we get excited and love spending time on our work. But you've got to make strong enough margins to keep doing what you love, so in this video, I'm sharing some of the more overlooked ways I've increased the profit margins on my handmade products over the years. I've done just about all of these myself at one point or another, so I know they work!
I've chased earring cards through market parking lots. I've watched wind take my umbrella — and my whole table with it. After eight-plus years of vending at craft shows, I finally figured out how to windproof my display for good. In this post, I'm sharing every hack I use to lock down my tent, tables, and products so you can skip the chaos and get back to selling.
After eight years of vending handmade products at craft shows, I've tested more display setups than I can count. In this post, I'm breaking down my go-to booth display ideas for the most common product categories: jewelry, stationery, accessories, clothing, candles, and more. Whether you're prepping for your first market or refreshing a tired setup, you'll find practical, proven ideas here — plus the tips nobody talks about, like what actually survives a windy outdoor event.
