The Market Maven

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Opening day of market season, contracting snafus and "fun" emails have been piling up in this market manager's world.  A comedy vent session to add a bit of fun to your day.  We all have little fires that pop up, and it's how we manage them along with how we manage our mental health that paves the way to success.

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Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

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In this episode, I interview Soren Stone, owner of Mariposa Day Spa, Therapist and Volunteer Organizer of the first ever Snohomish Pride event this summer.  We commiserate on the haters while clarifying the common misconceptions about celebrations with rainbows.

Learn more about Soren's businesses & the Snohomish Pride community event here:

Mariposa Day Spa Snohomish
Queer Therapy Washington
Snohomish Pride

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Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

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The fun-guy himself, Nathanael Engen - founder of Black Forest Mushrooms - joins me for my longest episode to date (a personal goal of his!)  We talk about entrepreneur ideas, poop, and the importance of innovation in all things business.

Find more about Black Forest Mushrooms here:
https://www.blackforestmushrooms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/black.forest.mushrooms/

They'll be at the Snohomish & Lake Stevens Farmers Markets all season too!

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

Opening Days are nearly here, we've had our vendor meetings, we're permit ready...now how can YOU be your best self in supporting the farmers market?  Customer 101 is here!

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

In this episode, I sat down with Maygen Heatherington, the Executive Director of Historic Downtown Snohomish Association - a Main Street organization that creates events and programs to help support small businesses.  We talk about the similarities in our roles, the challenges and more!

Historic Downtown Snohomish:
https://www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/

Snohomish Storytellers Podcast:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snohomish-storytellers

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

You asked for it!  While every job has its ups and downs, the "horror stories" of a market manager are quite entertaining.  In this episode, I'll share some of my WTF moments in hopes of sharing some humor along with the tall tales.

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

I found out yesterday that I get to be a panelist at the upcoming "I'm HERe Now" Event this June presented by BLOS, I wanted to talk more about the importance of finding your people through networking and the powerful connections that can be made.  I also touch on the retreat work done last month, and a powerful influence in Georgia O'Keeffe.

Tickets to the event and more information about BLOS can be found here:
https://www.bloswa.com/

Other links important to the episode:
https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

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As many of you saw on social media, I've been all around the world!  Not really, mostly just the west coast and southwest, but you can bet I visited farmers markets while on the road!  Tune in to hear about Chimayo Chile, the San Diego Zoo, a wonderful retreat and how it all relates to farmers markets.

Visit:
https://santafefarmersmarket.com/
https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/
https://santafefarmersmarket.com/railyard-artisan-market/
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/sante-fe-chimayo-chile-counterfeit

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

During a trip to sunny San Diego, I had the opportunity to sit down with Christopher Quinlan, the founder of MarketWurks management software.  Chris has been an ally and an asset in my Market Management development. 

Join us as we explore my first LIVE interview and learn more about this amazing small business, helping markets across the world stay sane and organized. *It's also my first episode with some minor explicit content (gasp!)

Learn more about Chris's company at: https://marketwurks.com/

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/

Send the Market Maven some fan mail!

Fresh out of the Washington State Farmers Market Conference in Leavenworth, I share more about what it means to connect with other market managers and speaking on my latest panel.  You'll learn the despised word in the market world as well as some unsung heroes that go into making magic market moments.

Links to organizations mentioned in the episode:
https://wafarmersmarkets.org/
https://eatlocalfirst.org/
https://agr.wa.gov/
https://www.usda.gov/

Support the show

Like what you've listened to? I'm happy to offer my episodes for zero cost and no ads. Maybe that's worth a cup of coffee to you? Maybe it's worth a few bucks, just because. I love bringing these stories to you and that takes time + editing. A few dollars to show the love is always appreciated! Venmo me here!

More information about Market Maven can be found at www.marketmaven.com. Follow me on Instagram for real-life encounters and fun facts.

To check out the real, live farmers markets, explore the links below:

https://www.lakestevensfarmersmarket.org/
https://www.snohomishfarmersmarket.org/