My First Market Experience and Display Setup

🌼Using a consistent color scheme and natural elements can create a cohesive and visually appealing market display.

💳Using Square for payment processing at markets is easy and convenient, even for those with no previous experience.

😴Lack of sleep and feeling overwhelmed can impact the mindset and overall experience of setting up a market display.

👥Being located next to another crochet person at the market stirred negative emotions at first, but it is important to support fellow makers and appreciate their craft.

🎨Utilizing baskets, containers, and repurposed items from home can create a unique and budget-friendly display.

Did you have any concerns about using Square for payment processing at the market?

—Yes, I was initially nervous about handling payments since I had no previous experience. However, I found that Square is user-friendly and the tap-to-pay feature is particularly convenient.

How did you decide on the color scheme for your market display?

—I wanted a warm and cohesive look, so I chose a color scheme of peach tones and natural elements. The tangerine tablecloths and wooden, bamboo-like displays created a harmonious and inviting atmosphere.

How did lack of sleep affect your market setup experience?

—Lack of sleep impacted my mood and made me feel more stressed and overwhelmed. It was challenging to find the motivation and enthusiasm to set up the display, but I pushed through and focused on the end goal.

How did you handle being next to another crochet person at the market?

—Initially, I had a negative reaction to being located next to another crochet person. However, I realized that we are all passionate about our craft and deserve a chance to showcase our work. I learned to appreciate and support fellow makers rather than view them as competition.

Where did you find the baskets and containers for your display?

—I repurposed various baskets and containers that I already had in my home. I found them in different rooms and used them to create a unique and budget-friendly display. It's amazing what you can find when you look around your own house!

00:01Introduction and background information about my small business, CatCake Crochet.

01:40Feeling overwhelmed and lacking sleep due to my fussy daughter, which affected my mindset and mood during the market setup.

02:40Challenges and negative emotions about being located next to another crochet person at the market, but learning to appreciate and support fellow makers.

05:00Description of the color scheme and natural elements used in my market display to create a cohesive and visually appealing look.

06:30Using Square for payment processing at the market and initially feeling nervous but finding it to be user-friendly and convenient.

07:50Utilizing baskets, containers, and repurposed items from home to create a unique and budget-friendly display at the market.