★ SYNOPSIS
In this webinar you’ll learn everything you need to know to participate in vendor events and sell your books. We will cover what types of events, how to find them, how much you should spend, and how to decide if you should participate. We’ll talk about the basics: what you need to set up, collect payments, and what else you should bring. Then we’ll dive even deeper and talk about vending strategies including the best ways to set up your space to maximize sales, best practices to maximize your profits, booth ‘upgrades’ that have helped sales, and so much more. And if that’s not enough, we’re also going to talk about what not to do, I’ll show you my actual numbers, I’ll share my best vending secrets and strategies, and everything in between. You’ll be fully prepared to participate in vendor events—or step up your vending game after this.
★ WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS
This course is for anyone interested in participating in vendor events to sell their books or for those who have participated in vendor events and want to do it better.
★ COURSE DETAILS
This 90-minute webinar (plus time for Q&A afterward) will give you the head start you need to sell your books and vendor events.
More specifically, you'll learn:
-
How to find, vet, and decide on which vendor events to participate in
-
An in-depth look at what you need to effectively participate in vendor events
-
Vending best practices including how to set up, how to increase sales/profits, pricing strategy, signage, how to handle a rush, and so much more.
-
Proven tips and tricks from someone who has been vending for 20+ years
-
What not to do, don’t stumble in these same ways (which is just as valuable as knowing what you should do!)
-
Resources: links for all my favorite vending supplies and where I buy it all.
If you took my “How to Launch a Book” webinar, you know that I aim to overdeliver. You will walk away from this course feeling very prepared to participate in vendor or events or know exactly what to change in order to be successful.
★ TIME FOR Q & A
This class will include ample time for Q&A afterward.
★ ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Katie Weaver, award-winning and best selling author, ex-illustrator, professional book designer, founder and former owner of The Itty Bitty Book Nook, and author coach. Her portfolio includes: The Trouble with Children (According to Dog), Uh-Oh! My Dragon’s Hungry, and When the Sky Roars—all of which have received multiple awards and have done very well on the market.
Through vendor events alone, Katie brings in ~$50-60K+ annually and expects that to increase with each new book she adds to her catalog. The Trouble with Children (According to Cat) and Uh-OH! My Dragon’s Smelly are scheduled to release in April 2025.
In addition to her roles in publishing, Katie is also a mother of 5 and a serial entrepreneur. She currently lives in Castle Rock, CO with her family but is from the DC area.
★ CLASS SCHEDULE:
- Sunday, Sept 15 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST + Time for Q&A
