Working every single day researching, hunting, and stalking, local talent is not an easy task. Scouring the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen, Granger, and Niles, MI has uncovered many, many, many talented folks. Some have had the luck of not having to hear from me because the craft that they are in has already been covered, so I save them for later .....
If you've ever planned an event such as this, then you know that its not a "sit back and put your feet up" type of job. I mean, vendors don't just come falling at your feet. As a vendor myself, I know that putting out that money for a booth is a difficult decision. Depending on what you sell and how much you sell it for, it might take you a good part of your inventory to cover your booth fee. Times when the vendor doesn't make a sale can be a hard pill to swallow. The vendor wonders if it will be a worthwhile event. Is it getting the advertising/marketing it needs? With all this in mind, one has to remember that not only is the vendor needing to earn more than just their booth fees back, but the event planner also needs funds to help pay for marketing/advertising, space rental, insurance, and of course, finding the right vendors for the event.
Moreover, I think the worst part of this process is waiting for a vendor to give you a "yes" or "no" answer as to whether they will be participating in the event. So, vendors, please understand that we would prefer you to be straight forward with us, don't tell us what you think we want to hear. You might not believe this, but every time the email "bling" sounds, its like that feeling you get when waiting for that "special" person that you have met to call you ... every time the phone rings, your heart skips a beat ..... no? In addition, it's like being told "you do not have the experience we are looking for" when no one will give you the opportunity to experience the experience needed.
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