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! I’m so glad your first day was a success!
That apron is too cute!
Whoo 200 bars! Awesome, congrats! Looks like a great day. Too bad I couldn’t make it up this weekend, I’ll come sometime soon! :D
xo
Kris
Congrats Angela!!! How exciting!!!
Angela,
Am loving my Glo Bars – they are so delicious and moist! I think I’m going to have to hide them so I don’t eat them all in two days! Glad your first day at the Market went so well :)
We also bought Arvinda’s curries as well – can’t wait to cook with them – yum!
Over 200 bars?! Dang girl show em how it’s done!! :)
hi…until when is the farmer’s market? i’m recommending it to a friend who’s there…:)
Looks like the Glo-bars and dough are a success at the farmers market and I’m sure will continue to be! Woohoo, is all I can say to that!
True Blood you say, is my favorite show on HBO, next to Spartacus, Big Love and hmmmm, trying to find another. Me and 2 of my girlfriends look forward to the saga that continues with True Blood and it is an addicting show!
Wonderful post, Angela! I loved seeing the farmer’s market; well done. Congratulations and I wish you much success with this venture! I loved the curried lentils and will make them; they look so good.
Glad the farmer’s market went well! :)
Congrats! I knew you would do awesomely. I really need to get my hands on some glo bars myself.
Samples ARE key! I own a gourment chocolate and fudge shop and every single customer gets a sample. It really does help drive the product and people are so happy to get the attention and of course something for free. We sample whatever it is the customer is interested in (within reason). So glad it went well for you! We are also involved in a farmers market that just started. I think the key is spreading the word! congrats :)
Congrats on your farmer’s market success!!! So cool that you sold so many!
CONGRATS on a successful first day! I wish I lived closer because I would have come and bought TONS of them. :-)
Congrats! That’s so cool that you got to have a table at the market.
This is so exciting! Congrats to you, Ange!
I really liked reading the farmer’s market re-cap. I was wondering how it was going to go for you. Glad it was a hit. Hopefully you get good sales every weekend!
Congratulations on a successful first day!!!
You look so cute in the apron :-)
Awh! That looks like TONS of fun!!!!
Congratulations on the market success! So much work you did to prepare and it totally paid off!
Oh my gosh, I love indian spices! I’ve only tried garam masala and so the other two are new to me. yum!
Oh True Blood..so creepy but weirdly addicting. The first 15 minutes of the latest episode had my jaw drop many times! It’s amazing what HBO can get away with HA!
That looks like an awesome farmers market. I cannot waitttt till the ones near me start up. For some reason, they don’t really get going till mid july? I doubt I’ll find anything as good as your glo-bars at mine, but I’ll still try (: