My First Artist Alley Experience | A Magical First Convention

🎨Preparation for a convention involves a lot of work, from creating products to setting up the display.

💰The expenses for a first-time convention can be high, but with careful planning and learning from mistakes, future events can be more profitable.

👥Knowing your target audience and participating in conventions that align with your niche is crucial for success.

🎉Despite being at the wrong convention, I had a positive experience and made valuable connections with potential customers.

📈Through online sales and future events, I expect to make a profit and continue growing my small art business.

How much did you spend on the convention?

—I spent €855 in total, including table fees, production costs, and display investments.

How much did you make in sales?

—I made €185 in total, with Friday being the slowest day and Sunday being the most profitable.

Will you go to the same convention again?

—No, the convention was not the right fit for my niche and audience. I will focus on comic cons that cater to my target market.

What lessons did you learn from this experience?

—I learned the importance of careful financial planning, finding the right audience, and investing in a suitable display.

Will you participate in more conventions in the future?

—Yes, I am optimistic about future conventions and expect to make a profit with proper planning and targeted events.

00:00Introduction: From embarrassment to a magical first convention experience.

01:00Preparation: The extensive work involved in creating products and setting up the display.

04:46Day One: Slow sales but positive interactions with potential customers.

06:22Day Two: An increase in sales and compliments, thanks to attendees from the neighboring convention.

06:44Day Three: Continued sales with smaller items sold to the remaining audience.

08:59Expenses: A breakdown of the total expenses incurred for the convention.

12:45Sales Breakdown: Details of sales made each day and the total earnings.

13:50Lessons Learned: Tips on finding the right convention, managing finances, and investing in suitable displays.