Emeraldgirl
Last week I had a new experience I tried market stall reading. It was really fun and quite busy although I had to shut down the stall early due to weather conditions. So here's a few things I learnt that may be of help to people:
1 - Weather. This was an open air market and it was a very windy day. Have added a bag of crystals to my basket to place on cards to sop them from blowing away if there is similar circumstances. Also I had to keep moving to try and get they shade as it was a 40+ degree day.
2 - Explain to the organisers that some religious types may be threatened by tarot reading so please don't give the fundies the booth next to you.
3 - Bring lots and lots of water.
4 - If you are selling items as well as readings make sure there is at least 2 people at the stall. You can't focus on readings and shoplifters at the same time. Also handy for food and toilet breaks.
5 - Don't overcharge. People expect bargains at markets. I was doing short 10-15 minute readings and handing out business cards for more indepth ones. And was very busy cause it was a family market and kids don't have a lot of cash to play with. Also get cash upfront. It is very easy to blend into a busy market crowd should someone want to.
6 - Shameless self promotion. Big signs are needed. There are so many stalls and sellers of things at a market why should people spend time at your stall? You need to advertise and grab their attention.
That's all I can think of at the moment. It was really like doing at huge party so most of the same rules apply.
1 - Weather. This was an open air market and it was a very windy day. Have added a bag of crystals to my basket to place on cards to sop them from blowing away if there is similar circumstances. Also I had to keep moving to try and get they shade as it was a 40+ degree day.
2 - Explain to the organisers that some religious types may be threatened by tarot reading so please don't give the fundies the booth next to you.
3 - Bring lots and lots of water.
4 - If you are selling items as well as readings make sure there is at least 2 people at the stall. You can't focus on readings and shoplifters at the same time. Also handy for food and toilet breaks.
5 - Don't overcharge. People expect bargains at markets. I was doing short 10-15 minute readings and handing out business cards for more indepth ones. And was very busy cause it was a family market and kids don't have a lot of cash to play with. Also get cash upfront. It is very easy to blend into a busy market crowd should someone want to.
6 - Shameless self promotion. Big signs are needed. There are so many stalls and sellers of things at a market why should people spend time at your stall? You need to advertise and grab their attention.
That's all I can think of at the moment. It was really like doing at huge party so most of the same rules apply.