367: Past Tents, Future Tents | Apply Yourself: Farmers Market Application Tips

Discovering new vendors that fill a need for shoppers at your farmers market is like hitting the jackpot. Finding the market that's the perfect fit for your business and your schedule is every vendor's goal. Communicate clearly and everybody wins. 

This week the Farmers Market Pros are talking about balancing all the pieces that create a smooth, straightforward and welcoming application. With just a little effort on both sides the process can be the start of wonderful working relationships. Start here:  

• Know where you're headed and make your application a map

• Put that application button in all the places

• Find the right balance: more welcoming, less gatekeeping

• When applying, be as specific as possible 

• Auto responders and market management platform tools save precious time