A week or two before a show, I start to panic- running around, making sure I have enough product, deciding which products and color-ways to bring, what to wear, what to eat, what the layout and display will look like. I have learned to keep a master list, which helps simplify and organize the booth essentials (tent, tables, tablecloths, charger, card reader, snacks, display shelves etc) But, even though I’m organized with my list, I still panic. (I’m very good at procrastinating and that’s probably how I get everything done) Figuring out what outfit to wear (always something solid as I don’t want to “clash“ with my wares), researching what the weather is going to be like, and which snacks I will bring take up too much space in my brain. Every. Time. Halfway to the event, the questions take over. Did I remember to pack the sign? Are the tablecloths even clean? Did I put the tent weights in the car? Do I have enough bags and tissue?
No matter what happens, everything and everyone comes together. The best part about doing it all, is the people I meet, including great booth neighbors who fill in all the things I forgot.
(Oh, and my family who put up with my antics and help me load the car)
See you soon!