Lessons learned, bestsellers, top events, + more 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 Spring season review from 14 pop up markets

Hi, friends! 👋🏻 It's time for our summer hibernation market break, but before we close the book on the spring 2026 market season, there are lots of statistics, bestsellers, and lessons to share. Join me for this look back on the 14 events we vended at together so far this year and learn from my (many) mistakes! 🔗 Mentioned in this vlog: All 14 spring market vlogs:    • Spring 2026 Market Season   Why my goals are my goals:    • $1,000 OR 10 TIMES THE VENDOR FEE? The WHY...   My tent (still going strong after 6 years and 200 events!): https://amzn.to/4mLNEKI 40-pound tent weights: https://amzn.to/4wl7a4j Always bring a cart! https://amzn.to/4eAVuF1 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome! 00:48 - An event sandwich 01:45 - Season stats 04:08 - Market superlatives 05:56 - Top 5 events 07:06 - Bottom 5 events 08:00 - Most popular products 08:11 - [5] Bookmarks 09:24 - [4] Pouncers cat toys 10:18 - [3] Kicker cat toys 11:26 - [2] Flexible cat magnets 13:32 - [1] Vinyl cat stickers 15:44 - Looks Like My Cat observations 19:33 - Trending up! 23:08 - Lessons Learned 23:11 - [lesson 1] Always bring a cart! 24:52 - [lesson 2] Read the fine print! 27:49 - [lesson 3] Prepare for wind 30:18 - [lesson 4] Lower expectations for certain events 33:19 - [lesson 5] Be selective after Mother's Day 34:32 - [lesson 6] Stick to your values 36:59 - Thanks for watching! 38:35 - bloops =^..^= Traci 🐈🐈‍⬛ Shop Chester & Pearl - cat toys, stickers, magnets, & more! https://www.chesterandpearl.com 📧 Join my Email List: https://chesterandpearl.com/pages/email ← get 10% off your first order! 📦 Faire Wholesale: https://chesterandpearl.faire.com 📱 Instagram:   / chester.and.pearl   (for realtime updates!) 💻 Facebook:   / chesterandpearl   ✉️ Email: [email protected] 🎪🛍️ Market Must-Have's New barstools: https://amzn.to/4xR0ZH2 Folding grid panels: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54215765 Check out stand: homemade, but this is similar https://go.shopmy.us/p-54331983 Sticker displays: https://amzn.to/4uarnsR Bookshelf: https://amzn.to/4uajYcZ Spinning magnetic display: https://amzn.to/4cYDkMe Bookmark holder: https://amzn.to/4t1tfmM Vinyl banners: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54217339 Thank you cards: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54217474 Business cards: https://go.shopmy.us/p-54217717 Rechargeable fan: https://amzn.to/4mLal1V My favorite market day sandals: https://amzn.to/4vJ53ba Everything else: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chester.a... 📹 Filming Equipment Camera: https://amzn.to/4eDXXi3 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4cWUr0Z Editor: iMovie All music in this video is from Epidemic Sound. Get your free trial! 🎶 https://share.epidemicsound.com/0h8bva 🎶 Some links are affiliate links so I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you. :) #chesterandpearl #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesstips