Live Calls & Training
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. Be sure to add all of the upcoming training opportunities to your calendar and review any recordings of missed calls as soon as possible.
How To: Community Bookseller Program
Placing Your First Order (5:19)
It can be overwhelming to take the leap and place your first order. In this video, Allison from the Barefoot Home Office will walk you through how to utilize your discount, what/how many titles to order, shipping & delivery logistics, and more!
How to Find Local Events (5:33)
Selling at local events like farmers markets, craft fairs, holiday markets and more are a great way to get Barefoot Books into your community. Watch this video by Lauren at the Barefoot Books Home Office for tips & tricks on how to find events in your area.
Using the Book Fair in a Box (6:29)
Want a cost-effective way to jump-start your Barefoot business? Interested in hosting a book fair, or/and working with area daycare/preschool centers in your area? Watch this 5min video from fellow Community Bookseller, Melissa East of Oregon!
How to Price Your Books to Sell Most Effectively (6:03)
Knowing how to effectively price your books is a key skill when starting your business! In this video, Community Bookseller Melissa Wolff walks you through everything you need to know, from the types of labels to use, to calculating discounts, even additional signage for your display to make shopping easy and appealing for your customers.
Taking Customer Payments (5:59)
Not sure where to start when it comes to collecting payment from customers? In this short, six minute video, Allison from the Barefoot Home Office will walk you through the different payment methods you can use. From collecting cash to setting up a Square account, figure out what works best for your business. It’s easy!
Why Are We All Here? - Sell Smart Community Huddle September 2023 (1:27)
Get fired up about why we're all here and the mission that connects us all.
Ways to Sell in Q4 (5:14)
Learn about the different ways you can sell in Q4 to have a successful holiday season, including how to use your referral link to take advantage of consumer promotions.
What Should I Be Selling in Q4? (9:07)
Wondering what kinds of products sell the best during the holiday season? The Home Office will walk you through the best products to have at your display to attract customers and increase sales.
Tools From the Home Office (8:16)
Don't forget to take advantage of the tools offered by the Barefoot Home Office! From sell sheets to titles presentations, make sure you're aware of the assets you have in your toolkit to help you run a successful business.
Community Chats, Calls & Meetings
Mark Your Calendars
Quarterly Community Bookseller Meetup: Spring 2024
Sunday, March 17th, 2024, 5pm EST
Spring Topic: Best Practices for Running Your Business. Can't make it to the March meetup on Friday, March 29th? Join us for the quarterly call! These lively, low pressure Zoom calls are a great place to meet other Community Booksellers, get advice from seasoned veterans, and brainstorm pressing challenges.
Monthly Community Bookseller Meetup: March 2024
Friday, March 29th, 2024, 2pm EST
March Topic: Best Practices for Running Your Business. These lively, low pressure Zoom calls are a great place to meet other Community Booksellers, get advice from seasoned veterans, and brainstorm pressing challenges.
Training Library
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Spring 2024 Titles Presentation Uploaded February 2024 |
Learn about our Spring 2024 new releases to help you know the ins and outs to sell them at your events. |
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Behind the Scenes with Editorial: Our World series Spring 2024 Uploaded October 2023 |
The popular Our World series is growing! Hear from Senior Editor Kate DePalma, Editorial Assistant Erin Lueck and Editorial Director Emma Parkin about four new additions coming to the Our World series in Spring 2024, including: Kenya, Ireland, Colombia and Ukraine. |
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Behind the Scenes with Editorial: Old Clothes for Dinner?! Spring 2024 Uploaded September 2023 |
Get a behind the scenes look from Senior Editor Lisa Rosinsky and Associate Editor Bree Reyes about the making of one of our upcoming Spring 2024 books, Old Clothes for Dinner?! |
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Uploaded May 2023 |
Learn about our Fall 2023 new releases to help you know the ins and outs to sell them at your events. |
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Spring 2023 titles presentation Uploaded April 2023 |
Learn about our Spring 2023 new releases to help you know the ins and outs to sell them at your events. |
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Uploaded April 2022 |
Learn about our Fall 2022 new releases to help you know the ins and outs to sell them at your events. |
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Uploaded April 2022 |
Learn how schools and Community Booksellers can run book fairs with Barefoot Books. This video covers registering for an account, our 3 book fair options, preparing for and running a book fair, and redeeming free books. |
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Spring 2022 Titles Presentation Uploaded March 2022 |
Learn about all our Spring 2022 new releases in this video for Community Booksellers! |
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Fall 2021 Author Panel Uploaded August 2021 |
Listen in on an interactive panel with Barefoot Books authors Mariana Llanos (Run Little Chaski), Karen Yin (Whole Whale), Phaea Crede (Jet the Cat), and Chad & Dad Richardson (Family Reunion). Learn about the creative process and inspiration behind these 2021 titles. You'll come away from this training knowing facts and features of each of these books to share with your customers, and you'll gain a connection with each of these talented authors |
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Website Training Uploaded July 2021 |
Join us in a walk-through of the Barefoot Books website and learn about useful features and tools available to customers and Community Booksellers. |
