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By Sara Thompto Owner/Founder I Heart Indie Markets Showing up to a maker's market or art fair with beautiful products is only half the equation. The vendors who consistently see strong sales usually start marketing well before event day. If you are wondering how to promote your booth at a craft fair or how to increase sales at a makers market, it starts with one simple mindset shift: Self-promotion is just as important as seeing promotion from the market organizer. Any strong market...

Our maker spotlight series not only allows you to learn more about the maker, it also allows you to learn from  the maker!  Follow along and learn insight and receive advice right from the makers who make this creative world so beautiful.  Without further ado… Name:  Michael Burmesch Business Name: Mb Squared Photography Instagram : @mbsquaredphotography Facebook:   @mbsquaredphoto Website:   https://michaelburmesch.com/mbsquaredphotography What do you Make?  I am a local Bay View resident...

By Sara Thompto Owner/Founder I Heart Indie Markets Being a maker or artist is rewarding, but it can also feel competitive. Booths at craft fairs, limited markets, and online sales can make it tempting to focus only on your own success. But in the maker and arts world, a mindset shift makes all the difference: community over competition. Choosing community over competition can feel vulnerable at first. When you openly help others, share tips, or promote fellow makers, it’s natural to wonder...