Curbie’s Vendor Success Academy
Helping You Build a Better Market Business
Meet Curbie Goodroot
Hi! I’m Curbie Goodroot, your Vendor Success Coach.
Whether you’re joining us for your first market or you’ve been selling here for years, I’m here to help you make the most of your Vendor Portal and share practical ideas that can help your business grow.
We’ll take it one step at a time.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the Vendor Portal
Understand the tools available to you and use them with confidence.
Reach More Customers
Help shoppers discover your business before market day.
Stay Connected
Keep up with requests and market communication.
Grow Your Business
Practical ideas to help you become more visible and successful.
Your Learning Journey
Whether you’re new to the market or a longtime vendor, each lesson builds on the one before it. Each lesson builds on the one before it. For the best experience, complete them in order.
Expand each module to explore the lessons, learning goals, and estimated completion time. Start at the beginning or jump to the topic you need most.
Module 1 — Welcome to Vendor Success
Goal – Build a strong foundation for using your Vendor Portal.
Welcome to Vendor Success – Understand how the Vendor Portal supports your business.
Your Vendor Dashboard – Learn where to find tools, notices, and actions you need
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Begin Module 1
Module 2 – Tell Your Story
Goal – Help customers discover who you are and what makes your business unique.
Your Vendor Profile – Create a complete profile that introduces your business to customers.
Choosing Great Photos – Learn how quality images attract attention and build trust.
Writing About Your Business – Tell your story in a way that connects with customers and encourages them to visit your booth.
Estimated Time: 12 minutes
Begin Module 2
Module 3 – Reach More Customers
Goal – Increase your visibility and keep customers informed about what you’ll have at the market.
Weekly Offerings – Share what you’ll have available before market day to encourage customer visits.
Vendor Events – Promote special events, classes, demonstrations, or activities that help customers connect with your business.
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Begin Module 3
Module 4 – Stay Organized & Connected
Goal – Stay informed, communicate effectively, and make the most of your Vendor Portal.
Attendance – Keep Market Operations informed about your attendance and scheduling.
Vendor Requests – Submit requests quickly so Market Operations can respond efficiently.
Payments – View and manage your market-related payments in one convenient place.
Vendor Resources – Find policies, forms, guides, and other helpful information whenever you need it.
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Begin Module 4
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