# Episode 72: Market Survival: Craft Shows and Pop ups- A Vendors Guide

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Podcast: [The Dirty Heifers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634)
Published: 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Thinking about selling at a craft fair, farmers market, or pop-up shop? Watch this FIRST. In this episode of The Dirty Heifers Podcast , we break down EVERYTHING no one tells you about vendor markets—from finding the right events to surviving your first show without losing your mind (or your profit 😅). One of us is preparing for a massive 4-day festival with 100,000+ people , while the rest of us spill real, unfiltered lessons from years in the vendor trenches: How to find GOOD markets (and avoid total flops) Booth setups that actually attract customers What sells vs what just sits there Pricing psychology & why cheap markets can cost you MORE Mistakes that cost us time, money, and sanity Dealing with weird customers (yes… all types 😬) How to know if you made money… or just worked all day for nothing Plus: 👉 The Word of the Week gets chaotic (as usual) 👉 Real stories from markets gone VERY wrong 👉 Practical tips you can actually use for your next event Whether you're a beginner vendor or scaling your handmade business, this episode will save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. 🎧 New episodes every week—subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. #DirtyHeifers #SmallBusiness #CraftMarkets

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