My First 3 Markets as a New Vendor- Here’s What Happened! | Sales, Setups & Lessons Learned

I just completed my FIRST THREE vendor markets with Wanna Glow Candle Co.! From pouring rain and scorching heat at my very first artisan market, to setting up an entire booth by myself, to navigating an event where people weren’t necessarily there to shop… these first three markets have been quite the adventure! In today’s small business vlog, I’m taking you along to: •Market #1: Art on Main — Ball Ground, Georgia My very first artisan market! Between the unpredictable weather and learning how to navigate my first vendor experience, there was plenty to figure out. •Market #2: Cumming Fall Market — Cumming, Georgia My first one-day market and my first time handling the entire setup by myself! A completely different experience at a gift-focused event. •Market #3: Midtown Artisan Market — Atlanta, Georgia An interesting market held alongside Atlanta Streets Alive, where many visitors came to walk, bike, and enjoy the event rather than specifically shop. Three markets. Three different experiences. And so many lessons learned along the way! I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes moments, the challenges, the successes, and what I’m learning as I build my handmade candle business from the ground up. If you’re a maker, artist, artisan, market vendor, or small business owner—or you’re dreaming about becoming one—I hope this gives you a little encouragement and a realistic look at what starting out can be like. I’d love to know in the comments: Have you participated in your first vendor market yet? And if so, what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned? Thanks so much for following along on this journey! ✨ LET’S CONNECT! Shop Wanna Glow Candle Co.: www.wannaglow.co Email: wannaglowcandleco@gmail.com Instagram: @wannawatercolor_wannaglow Follow along for more candle-making adventures, vendor markets, small business behind-the-scenes, booth setups, and the everyday reality of building a creative business. #SmallBusinessVlog #VendorMarkets #CandleBusiness #candlemaker #artmarket