This Week's Welcome

Market #8 of the past month and a half down! I had high hopes with the return of the downtown farmers market, but you never know how these things will work out. Despite being a lower attending market, I thank all the vendors that came out :) I'll be honest, I spoke with tons of my farmers market friends and they said there were many lookers but not many buyers too. And this is something we address in today's podcast below for our "Featured..." this week!

Also, our last indoor market for September is this coming Saturday! We will be returning to the Black Swan Venue from 9am-1pm with even more new vendors! We're also having some kitties 🐱 from Purrology Cafe in attendance! So, come on out, support local, and meet some new friends 😻

I can't wait!

-Chan "The Beard" Michaels

Small Business Tips!

With September and market season upon us, I figured we would spotlight some small business tips for the fall and winter months!

In our latest podcast episode, we’re sharing practical tips to help vendors make the most of the busy fourth quarter. We’ll discuss everything from choosing the right tent weights to smart pricing strategies that can draw in customers. Plus, we’ll highlight trending products and seasonal opportunities you won’t want to miss. Join us for straightforward advice and down-to-earth tricks to boost your sales and make this holiday season your most profitable yet!

The Hungry Games: Gators Dockside​

Alright! This one may be a tad different than what I usually post. There are a few Gators Docksides in FL, but we went here for our son's 13th birthday. Well, not really for the birthday, but it was one of the meals he wanted! 😊 I haven't been here in years...

But, I'm a sucker for gator! So, we had to begin with some Gator Tail Eggrolls! I was pleasantly surprised! Yummy with that sauce too!

I was craving some wings! So were all the boys, but I tried the bone-in grilled Caribbean Jerk wings. They passed my test! Not all wings do...

Then I ate some of my wife's Buffalo Chicken Wrap! Another fave of mine! All-in-all, I went away impressed! I didn't recall them being that good, but now I'm excited to go back! I'm sure this guy is too!

Have you ever been? It's on the outskirts of Lakeland headed toward Bartow...

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That's A Wrap!

What a busy September, already!

Can you believe we're almost at the halfway point of the month?!

I heard there are only fifteen Fridays left until Christmas! Maybe fourteen now? Say what?!

See you with Friday's newsletter drop!

-Chan

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