Brand Building & Storytelling for Market Vendors
A Workshop with PR Expert Jenn Wint
Hosted by Vancouver Etsy Co
You know that moment when someone walks right past your booth? Yeah, we’ve all been there.
Whether you’re gearing up for your first Vancouver Etsy Co market or you’ve been doing this for years, the challenge is real: hundreds of booths, thousands of products, and you’ve got maybe three seconds to make someone stop and actually care about what you’re selling.
Here’s the thing – your products are amazing. But if you can’t tell people WHY they’re amazing in a way that sticks, you’re just another pretty booth they’ll forget by the time they hit the food trucks.
What if you could change that?
Meet Jenn Wint
Jenn is a writer, speaker, PR coach and the founder of WINT Communications. She specializes in helping small businesses uncover their big story and actually tell it well to the audiences that matter. She asks the right questions to get to the heart of what makes your business special, then helps you share that with the world.
Her approach? Real conversations, practical strategies, and zero fluff. Plus, she’s got a thing for fresh cookies and believes every conversation is a chance to build something meaningful.
“Building relationships lights me up. I can’t wait to hear your story.” – Jenn
What You’ll Actually Learn
Stop Blending In: Figure out what makes your brand YOU (not just “handmade with love” – everyone says that). Create a message that makes people stop scrolling, stop walking, and start caring.
Tell Stories That Sell: Learn Jenn’s framework for turning your sales pitch into something people actually want to hear. Practice the 30-second story that stops browsers in their tracks at markets.
Get Noticed Without Burning Out: Time-efficient strategies that work both at markets and online. Media outreach templates you’ll actually use, plus how to turn market connections into customers who come back.
Practice With Real Feedback Work on YOUR actual story (not some made-up example). Get feedback from Jenn and other vendors. Leave knowing exactly what to say when someone asks “So what do you make?”
Workshop Details
When: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm
How Long: 90 minutes (plus optional extended session for those who want to dive deeper)
Where: The Vessel, 49 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Limited to just 25 people – small enough that everyone gets personal attention
Cost: $45 (but here’s the cool part..You’re Not Just Getting a Workshop
Your $45 also gets you into the new Vancouver Etsy Co membership, which means:
First dibs on vendor application announcements
Vendor discounts if you get accepted into a market with us
Early access to all future workshops before they fill up
Monthly virtual office hours starting in September – ongoing support for your business
Member discounts/access on everything we do going forward
A community of Vancouver makers who actually get what you’re going through
Basically, this workshop pays for itself if you become a vendor or take even one more class with us.
Perfect If You Are…
A new vendor who wants to nail their first market
Someone who’s been doing markets for years but still feels awkward talking about their business
Tired of watching people walk past without stopping
Ready to compete on story, not just price
Looking for a community of makers who actually support each other
Bring a Friend?
Register with another vendor and you both get a discount of $15!
Use code VENDORBESTIE when you register together
The Real Deal
This isn’t about becoming a marketing guru overnight. It’s about getting comfortable talking about your business in a way that feels authentic and actually works.
Your booth deserves more than people walking by. Your story deserves to be heard!
Questions? Hit us up at anita@vancouveretsyco.com
What People Say About Working with Jenn
“Jenn has this ability to ask the right questions that get to the heart of what you’re actually trying to say. She listens – really listens – and then helps you say it better.” — Terri Potratz
“Working with Jenn just feels good. She’s creative, authentic, and makes the whole process collaborative instead of overwhelming.” — Rachel Quinn