Today it was time to show the world what I was made of…
wearing a cheeky, yet meaningful, ‘Queen of Tarts’ apron that OSGMOM gave me at my wedding shower in July 2008…
Did my mom know something that I didn’t long before I had the courage to leave my research job?
Clearly, she had other plans for me in mind!
It took an army to set up shop today! Luckily Eric and I rolled in about 80 minutes early. It took us almost 1 hour to set up today.
I decided to go with three Glo Bar samples today- Empower, Chi, and Liberate. I am going to alternate the sample flavours each week, as per a reader suggestion!
I had my fabulous TEAM GLO with me! Karly and Stacey…they are AWESOME ladies!
Eric was amazing too….and he is very good at sales. An untapped talent perhaps?
Yes, he even wore the name tag I made him. Bonus points noted.
The Oakville organic market is a small one- only in its’ 3rd year and has just 20 vendors. Since it was the opening day we were expecting it to be slow, but it was actually steady right up until 12:30. Then it died off until closing at 2pm. I spoke with a few vendors and we all wished that the market closed at 1pm as there was no one around after lunch. Personally I would rather the market start earlier and end earlier because by the time we got home it was 4pm. It made for a really long day!
Let’s just say I BAILED on my scheduled workout today big time! Sometimes rest is needed more than a workout, right?
Eric was the photographer too. :biggrin:
We met some very nice people. About 7-8 OSG readers come to visit to say hi and buy some bars! It was very exciting to meet everyone and have their support (hi ladies!!).
On the sign below, 3 bowls = 100% organic! Every vendor also has to adhere to the market’s zero waste policy. I bought all biodegradable and compostable pouches and bags.
The Glo Dough was a huge hit. We sold all but 3. I initially didn’t have samples, but once we started cutting some up they sold like hot cakes. Samples are key!
We had samples of Chi, Empower, and the new GF + Raw Liberate Glo Bar. The best-selling Glo Bar was LIBERATE (GF + Raw Banana Bread) and the second best-seller was Adore (s’more) followed by Empower (choc coffee). We sold almost 200 Glo Bars today! I was quite happy with that for the first day of the market.
I bought some of the most amazing spices that have ever crossed my nose…
Coming up tomorrow morning, I will show you what I made! Mmmmm.
I’m off to watch TRUE BLOOD with Eric. We watched Episode 1 (Season 1) last night (we need a new show for the summer!)…Let’s just say I was a bit horrified after the first 15 minutes and then strangely left wanting more after the episode ended. It seems to be one of those shows that you can’t look away from. I think they could be onto something here….
This will be consumed…
Mmmmmmmmm.
Congratulations! It’s been really cool to watch the whole farmer’s market venture go from start to finish on the blog. I’m glad it went so well. I love farmer’s markets!
Congrats on such a great first day at the farmer’s market!! Wishing I lived closer so I could have tried the Liberate and Glo Dough! Good luck with the next few days :)
the liberate glow bar flavor sounds great! definitely a success for you adn your company!!! love all the pictures. you are so gorgeous. eric looks handsome too! :)
interesting that samples make such a huge difference in sales – good to know!
Congrats! That sounds like a great day!
Congrats on your first FM!! Samples are key – I love them and then I always feel guilty and buy something! The same thing happened to me with True Blood. I watched the first episode with my mother, and I’m sure you can imagine how that went over!
Oh, man! I might have to get HBO for the next few months. Otherwise I’ll have to wait a year to get it on DVD.
Glad to hear the market was a success!
True Blood is amazing. There’s just something about it that I can’t explain but I love it!
Congratulations on your sales at the Farmer’s Market!! I think considering the foot traffic died off I think you did a pretty good sale. I think it is great that you took a passion and a chance and are now making it into a legitimate career. You are an inspiration to all young women out that – if you can dream it you can do it!
Congratulations on a great first day at tge Farmers Market. :)
Congrats Ange! Looks like it was a big hit.
you GO, Queen of Tarts! :)
I can’t wait to have a Liberate, and hopefully some Glo Dough someday, too!
Happy for you that it went well!
congrats on a successful first day! and thanks for the wonderful reply to the email today…starting the day off right with some yoga tomorrow morning then to the library to focus!
Congrats on a successful first day!! I wish I could have been there to sample some Glo-Dough!
Fantastic job! You’re tent looked adorable. Who wouldn’t want to stop by and sample a glo bar.
I’m so happy for you Angela! You truly are glowing and doing what you’re meant to do! Hope I can get out to Ontario and hit up the market this summer. And I’m a big time sampler then buyer. I also have that curry powder- sooo good!
Wow, congrats! Sounds like it went great!
My Boyfriend and I tried to get in to True blood but we just couldn’t :/
Hope you have more luck!
Wow, what an amazing day at the market lady! Sounds like a success to me! I am sure it will only get better as the summer progresses!
Oh and True Blood is a definite favorite of mine, although very intense and sometimes a little crazy/weird. My boyf worked on the last season of it so I always watch.
Congratz Angela! Yum yum yum..globars are the best :) I can’t wait to sometime get out to that market and visit you (plus restock on globars) and hit whole foods :P:P
Cuteeeee apron!
Yeah! Was an awesome day and the rain held off for you! Congrats. :-)