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Finding Your Perfect Shows: Research Strategies That Actually Work
Picking the right events is the difference between a profitable weekend and an expensive lesson. I sell across three product lines (books, tabletop RPGs, and cosplay costumes), and I’ve learned that “a show with vendor tables” isn’t a strategy. The right show matches your audience, your price points, your logistics, and your energy. This post is a practical, repeatable research process you can use to find shows worth your time—and filter out the ones that aren’t. Start With t
Rachel Wicklund
Feb 135 min read


Is the Vendor Circuit Right for Your Business? A Real-World Assessment
The vendor show circuit can be incredibly rewarding—or a costly mistake. After years of selling books, tabletop RPGs, and cosplay costumes at gaming conventions, pop culture events, and craft fairs, I’ve learned that success isn’t about luck. It’s about honest assessment before you ever sign that first vendor contract. Let me walk you through the real considerations that will determine whether the vendor circuit is right for your business. The Brutal Truth About Time Investme
Rachel Wicklund
Dec 16, 20255 min read
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