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52nd ASUNM show post-mortem

11/21/2015

 
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Opening Time Day 1: Compact, tidy, pretty uninviting.
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Opening Time Day 3: less compact, less tidy, much more inviting!
In a completely shameless way, I used this show to gather feedback and critiques about my booth setup. I solicited input from other vendors, particularly those who I know are doing brisk business. I asked everyone who came to the booth to see me (the person, not me, the artist). I think Micah* and I rearranged the booth at least 8 times, and finally settled on that configuration on the right. 

Today at the Bandelier Bazaar I am going to attempt to recreate both the booth and the success without benefit of a backdrop, side fences, swank carpet, or good lighting! (I'm in the cafeteria of an elementary school, where all of those things would be serious liabilities.) Should be an interesting day. Last year's event at Bandelier was fabulously fun and good business, so I have high hopes for today.

Also -- ASUNM is a STUDENT ORGANIZED show. Holy crap, man. All the vendors were commenting about how the show is mellow and fun and a good scene. And it is all those things, but also, it's smooth sailing. There aren't weird hiccups and surprises. It's kind of awesome.

* My booth babe this time was Micah Nauck of Big Creek Designs, who does outstanding work and has an eye for pretty wood. We definitely share a philosophy about how and why woodworking is meant to be done! Also, we crack each other up all the time, which makes a long show like ASUNM much easier and more fun. Big thanks to Micah, who bounced back up from the flu and an ankle sprain so bad it slowed him down (even though it happened to his wife).

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