Ep 94. Local Market Success and Community Building with Sarah Frost of Making Local

This week we are diving into the world of local markets with the incredibly passionate and energetic Sarah Frost, the owner of "Making Local Markets."

We are talking about Sarah's journey from quitting her full-time job to curating successful maker markets in the Seattle area. Sarah shares the innovative ways she's been supporting small businesses, from providing invaluable teaching resources and workshops to building a vibrant community where vendors can thrive. Her enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about overcoming challenges, including managing ADHD, and the moments of seeing her dream blossom into a successful business.

Sarah also opens up about the nuts and bolts of organizing market events and the crucial role of creating a positive environment. Learn about her experience in handling vendor dynamics, and implementing unique branding strategies.

In this episode:

- The ins and outs of vendor curation and community building.

- Embracing feedback: Knowing what to take to heart and what to brush off.

- Personal stories on managing ADHD and maintaining work-life balance.

- Why Everett and Bothell are becoming go-to spots for market lovers.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Books:
Financial Feminist - Tori Dunlap
Smart Women Finish Rich - David Bach

Brad's Market Mixes: https://open.spotify.com/user/wtplmz7ik10sht7c4bcruzqur?si=a45a05f4c3a045cd

Sarah’s favorite business buy:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGGWYD4N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Connect with Sarah:
Website: www.makinglocal.com
Instagram @makinglocal (https://www.instagram.com/makinglocal)
Fb/Instagram: @makinglocal (https://www.facebook.com/MakingLocal/)

Making Local Markets:
Instagram: @makinglocalmarkets (https://www.instagram.com/makinglocalmarkets)
Facebook: @makinglocalmarkets https://www.facebook.com/MakingLocalMarkets/

Connect with Emilie:

Instagram: @emilieigiven (https://www.instagram.com/emiliegiven_/)

Website (https://www.shesagiven.com/)

Connect with Whitney:

Instagram: @whitpopa (https://www.instagram.com/whitpopa/)

Website (https://www.popaandassociates.com/)

Connect with The Coast:

Instagram @coastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/coastpodcast/)

Website (https://www.coastpodcast.com/)