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.
Congrats on such an AWESOME first day!! I know I would have been there buying tons of goodies if I was close!! :)
So happy for you though!! :)
Congrats on your first farmer’s market! I’m so glad it was a success! Really inspiring to follow your venture and fitness quests. Thanks so much!
Congrats on your first day!!!! You look so happy!!!
Congratulations !! , that’s such a cute apron . I use all the masalas … The garam masala ,worls really good for grilling/ roasting veggies , try using the curry masala ehn you cook lentils , they are tasty….
Congrats on a successful first day! It’s fun to get a sneak peek behind the scenes of a farmer’s market vendor. I have even more respect for you all now :)
Congratulations! You are an amazing business woman. I love your bars but may need to re-stock as it has been a long time. My husband ate them so fast I couldn’t keep them around :) I live for farmer’s markets so it is great to “see” you in that atmosphere. Great job!
Congrats, Angela!! I’m so happy your first day was such a success! You deserve it all :)
yay – congrats on a great first day at the market :)
At farmer’s markets I always must sample a product before I buy it. It looks like the farmer’s market went very, very well! Congratulations :)
Congrats on the successful first day! I just know you’ll need more and more products every week that goes by!
Hi! I stopped by too but I get shy when meeting new people and feel like a nerd introducing myself. I can’t wait to test out the mini pre-workout bar tomorrow :) Next time I’ll actually say hello hehe!!
It was my first time at the market as well, loved the soaps and lavender products! I wanted to buy everything there!!
I LOVE Arvinda’s!! My husband and I took one of her and her daughter’s cooking classes at whole foods and it was so amazing! Their spices are UNREAL. Chickpea masala…yes please!!
Glad your first Farmer’s Market day was a success!
Congratulations on such a successful first Farmer’s Market! Can’t wait to read where this will take you!
Glad the first day was such a success! Can’t wait to see what you make with all those Indian spices.
Oh I wish I could have come by and had some samples. We had a raw vegan bar vendor at my farmer’s market and I don’t think he did as well as you.
I would not want the markets to end early because I am a late sleeper and I am often rolling in at the last half hour! But I get why you would be tired. Hope it was worth your while.
BTW, love your blog!
I knew you would sell a lot, it will only get better. You table looks so professional and cute.
Your booth and setup look great! Glad your first day at the market was successful!
True Blood = AMAZING. Must watch!
CONGRATS! Those are amazing sales numbers for your very first day…you know they’ll all come back wanting more! ;)
Congrats sissy!!! Looks like you had a wonderful and successful day!!! Wish I was there to help you :) xo
Can I just say you look stunning and ‘glowing’ in all those market photos?! Congrats on a great day.
Good call on samples…I’m always a sucker when I taste something I like, I want to buy it immediately.
Aww thank you!