This was my first book signing back after maternity leave…and it did not go as planned. Lucky for you guys, I happened to be vlogging during all the chaos. Stick around to see how many books I ended up selling at the end of the day.
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Title: The Book Signing Where I Lost Money….
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Mandi, I’m so excited, I bought three of your signed books from your website and I’m devouring them and posting about them on social media. I love your work. I’m also a writing mom and wrote my books while caring for my littles and so I feel a connection with you.
That means so much to me, thank you for the support and for sharing my books! 💜
You did all of this with all that you have going on — woman you are a rockstar. I’m just trying to muster the guts of doing a simple signing one day, maybe, not this year for sure. I’m a better assistant than the main person lol. I just need to applaud you because on top of everything, you made it into a vlog!👏🏼 appreciated
Haha thank you so much! I was very exhausted by the end of this day.
The struggle is real! Good try plus you did sell some books!
Some books sold is better than no books sold!
I’ve been to an event where no one showed up and I sold nothing. So I understand your struggles. So much empathy for you ❤❤❤
Ohhh yeah that’s rough
Outdoor events are so tough. You have to deal with all the normal stuff plus the weather. I don’t do them unless I know the weather is going to be good and the foot traffic is going to be there. Events are so hard.
Outdoor events have always been my most successful, but man does it suck when the weather isn’t on your side
You survived a lot! ❤❤❤
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Hang in there girl!
It’s frustrating going to events that don’t advertise. We had two like that this year as well. Hoping the next few go well for both of us lol
Oh my gosh! Windy day… flying tents – WOW!
Something so poignant about watching a mom (a newer mom at that) just out there trying to hustle and make a living while still putting her kids first (prioritizing pumping, etc). My children are grown now, and watching this hit me in the feels, making me wish I lived somewhere near you so I could help you out on days like the one featured here 🥺 I hope your next event goes better, but even if it doesn’t, know that you are a powerhouse for your children – much more than you probably realize. And they will benefit deeply from your dedication to them. ❤Hang in there, kid! ETA: Your table looked great!
Oh my gosh! I had anxiety for you just watching this. And handling it alone? I get anxiety for my own events, and I usually have someone with me.
I can imagine how exhausting that was. 😢