I just have to gloat a little

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You might have to hire another soapmaker, though .

Mom's coming tonight to help I also have her come to the market with me just in case there's more than one person at the table or I want to take a walk.

Congrats! I did my first farmer's market this past weekend, and can appreciate all the hard work that went into getting your soap business up and running! I am trying to branch out into some local shops with my bag business, and I think that "selling yourself" is half the battle.

Please keep us posted on how things progress!

Good luck with your business as well! It surprised me how much effort it takes to make product to bring every week, as well as make sure I have brochures, tent, table, tablecloths, chairs, a spare gift basket (someone bought my display one the other week!), and the myriad other little things I'm still learning make selling at a market work. And then once I get through that day I have to do it all again next week! But I think of it as advertising for 3 hours every week. Even if they don't buy that day, it puts the idea in their head. It definitely helps to be enthusiastic about your product and really believe in it.

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Oh very cool! I'm a little in awe of anyone who can run their own business. It seems to take both persistence and good fortune. Wishing you the best of luck!