Craft Show Ice Breakers for Introverts! 💬
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- Struggling to strike up conversations with customers at craft shows? 😓 Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this video, I introduce you to the EASI Acronym - an easy and effective method to help introverted crafters to start connecting with their customers!
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Are you introverted, extroverted, or both? I would love to hear!⬇️💖
this is so helpful! i’m an introvert but once i get use to the environment and tried to speak to a few customers, i start being an extrovert 🫣 and the cycle repeats
I have written down all you Amazon links. My craft fair is not till December and March. So I have time. I am going to order everything. I love all your finishing touches. So nice. Your booth setup is so inviting for people to come look.
I am an extroverted introvert! So I can turn on my extroversion when I need to, but I naturally stay in an introvert state 🤪
Both lllol
I’m the kind of person who is crazy and VERY extroverted around my friends but really introverted and shy at craft shows.😂
Good video, but after using these tips at craft shows, here’s some thoughts I had
- Sometimes when I say “Hi! How are you?”, people just sheepishly nod their head and awkwardly stand at my booth for a while more. What should I do to get them out of their shell? Or should I just let them be because they don’t seem to want to talk?
- How much should I talk about my products? Like, sometimes I look at the people around the event and think “oh, that person would LOVE my stuff” but I always feel uncomfortable trying to bring someone’s attention to my booth. Even if they’re AT my booth, I still feel uncomfortable talking about that. I don’t want to feel like I’m just there to make money, but also, you need to pay off the vendor fees. Do you have any tips on that?
- Occasionally, people ask how I make my products (btw I’m not a crocheter, I make stickers and pins) and… most of the time, I’m not sure if they would understand what I’m saying? Like, with what I do there’s a lot of machines involved, and I don’t really want to explain what a Cricut is for the millionth time. Do you have any suggestions on how to simplify the explanation for people who are unaware?
- I get a lot of comments on how they could make my products themselves, it really hits me in the gut and I can only muster a “haha, yeah…” I feel like I should have a clever comeback to those people, but also I want to be professional and calling someone an idiot just isn’t that
- Some people have given me some amazing compliments, but I don’t know how to wholeheartedly appreciate their comment other than a nervous thank you, and it feels like they don’t know how much it means to me
Anyways, if you already talked about these topics it would be great if you directed me to it, thanks.
My advice (sorry for a late response) is
#1. Just don’t, they’ll talk in their own time, and often people like that will appreciate your silentness and buy a product.
#2. I like to engage in basic chit chat as long as they’re there, but make it basic chit chat so they can walk away easy.
#3. As someone who as a Cricut, I just say it’s an advanced automatic cutting machine. If they want to know more, then they can, and they’re genuinely interested, not bored with over details.
#4. “True, but you’re supporting a small and ethical business!” *small laugh*
#5. I always respond with a genuine smile and instead of just thank you I say “Thank you, I really appreciate that!” That simple “I really appreciate that” makes all the difference.
Thumbs up 👍 I think it’s important to give people a thumbs up on the video she’s giving a lot of information for free and very upbeat. At least we can do is thumbs up the video. Oh 5000 people watched it, and only like a few hundred people gave her a thumbs up, 😅come on come on.
This is such a helpful video! I had my first market in July and there were times I had no idea what to say to people who came in my booth 😅 I'll definitely be using these icebreakers at my next market!!!
Yes!! I'm so glad it's helpful! And how did your market go??? 😊
Thank you for all of the good information ❤
Thank you for the appreciation! ❤️ I'm glad you liked it!
Love this! I'm definitely introvert.
I'm so glad you love it! My husband helped me come up with them because he's so introverted! 😂
@@camryns_cute_creations I love team work! Im working on not being so introverted but yeah.. I do okay with greating people but after I feel awkward sometimes.
@@camryns_cute_creations I would probably get 100 on that quiz too. One time I get a "A" lol
I know it's not on subject, but I LOVE YOUR HAIR!! IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
Oh my gosh, thank you! ❤️❤️
I am extremely introverted. I am extremely grateful to you for sharing these EASI 😉 tips. I think like you said you definitely can't live in you head and start spending the whole time second guessing what you're saying to people, because then you're not enjoying the experience and may not be as welcoming. I definitely have a habit of rehashing every conversation mentally.
I think the thing I keep telling myself lately is that we're all the same, we all get self-conscious and have bad days and knowing that we're all going through the same things makes it a little less intimidating.
I absolutely love your mindset; you are not alone in that! Knowing that life is imperfect and accepting that and always working to just be stronger is super important! ❤️ I want you to know I and everyone in this community are totally here to support you!
Do you, by chance, have a video on how to keep track of vending opportunities. Ones that you've vended at and ones that you haven't?
I don’t have a video on this yet but I totally can make one!:)
@camryns_cute_creations that would be amazing. I'm driving myself nuts trying to keep them all organized, and it's not working.
these kind of things are definitely hard as an introvert and I feel like it's not talked about enough, you've made some excellent points in this video ❤✨
I'm so glad you found the video helpful, and I agree that there is certainly an additional layer of challenge for people who are naturally more introverted! But it can can be overcome!
i am introverted , but i'm not comfortable talking. i have speech problems and sometimes people don't understand me. Then I overthink about how to talk so it's a mess
In no way do I want to dismiss your fears, but I want you to know people pay attention to the character and personality of who their interacting with, so as long as you’re bringing a positive energy and are kind, I think you’re fully capable of having wonderful interactions with wonderful people ❤️❤️
Yea thanks you 😄.
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I love that beanie with ears. I have a pattern but I use 4 weight yarn. Do you think it would work? Is that Bernat Velvet or a different plush yarn? I love that you take so much time to give some great tips!🎉❤ Have a great weekend. I am an extrovert!😂 You are great!
Do you think I could work it up with the thicker yarn
So awesome! So glad you loved the video! :) The newborn beanie with ears uses a chunkier yarn! Bernat Blanket!
@@camryns_cute_creations thank you! Have a great evening.
I fall right at the 50%!! But my husband and daughter are INTROverts! My daughter and I have our first craft fair Nov 4....I just shared this video with her so we can be better prepared! Thanks!
I am so excited for you and your daughter! I'm glad you found this helpful, too! Please keep me updated as you get closer to your show, and never hesitate to ask any questions! ❤️
When someone wants to buy something and your in the middle of the crochet project , what do you do \ say?
I usually just drop the project where I'm at unless I can talk while crocheting for that project! :) Always best to attend to our customers questions first! :)
Thank you
I'm definitely an introvert but I have some years of experience in "acting extroverted" - from working in customer service for a few years - not my fave era XD but I'm still really terrible at small talk so i'm def gonna try to remember these talking points!!
It's great you have that experience of how to engage with customers in a way you don't usually do!
Thanks, Camryn! This is so helpful and I love the specific examples!! I’m definitely an introvert, especially around unfamiliar people/places, and I’m not great at small talk! 😅
Even though some customers are introverts, too, when I’m at someone’s booth I love when they acknowledge me and we have a short but pleasant convo! Those experiences are much more memorable ☺️
They really are so memorable! And I think you have nothing to worry about because my husband is the biggest introvert, but even he is able to generate some positive small talk with customers!
As an introvert! Thank you for this video!!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!😊
I just make crafts for family member always been introverted and I’ve been told to try a craft show but always nervous and never know what to sell and what’s popular 🤷🏻♀️thank you for sharing 💕
I think it's great you've been crafting for family members ❤️ And I think it would be incredible for you to try markets!
Thank you so much! I’ll be checking those out!🥰 I’ve been binge watching all your videos when I can 😍 thank you again for being awesome 💗 have a wonderful day!
Shelly
I’m saving this video to rewatch!! Thank you for this much-needed content
I'm glad I'm able to help! :)
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Such good advice!!❤
I'm so glad you find it helpful! Let me know if there's any other topics I might be able to give some insight into!
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