Best Of: Why It's So Important to Collect Data and How to Use It

<p class="p1">Last time <a href= "http://www.nolensvillefarmersmarket.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel and Kasi Haire</a> were on Tent Talk, back in early 2020, we were all adjusting our farmers market operations to accommodate COVID-19 protocols. In the time since, this farmers market power couple who manage the <a href= "http://www.nolensvillefarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Nolensville Farmers Market</a> have become invaluable contributors to our online community, sharing brilliant market hacks and solutions to the sticky situations market managers constantly find themselves in.</p> <p class="p1">We're thrilled to welcome them back again to Tent Talk this week to learn about:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">The benefits of collecting data at your market</li> <li class="p1">How you can apply that data to everything from increasing vendor sales to grant applications</li> </ul> <p>The numbers help inform Daniel & Kasi when making decisions about bringing in new vendors, applying for grants, and have even changed their whole approach to pulling in sponsorships! Time to get your calculators & spreadsheets ready, folks!</p> <p>This week's episode is made possible by support from <a href= "https://www.farmersmarketpros.com/store/p/marketing-for-markets-online-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marketing for Markets</a>.</p>