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
Monthly Community Bookseller Meetup: October 2024
Friday, October 25th, 2024, 2pm EST
October topic: Following up with Leads & Customers with special guest host Jen Butler-Brown 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: November 2024
Friday, November 22nd, 2024, 2pm EST
November topic: Shopping Trends During the Busy Season. 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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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Opening Statements & Business Updates Uploaded May 2024 |
Hear from our CEO & Co-Founder as she welcomes all to the exciting weekend ahead, and gives a high-level update about exciting happenings in the business. |
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Editorial Preview of Upcoming Titles Uploaded May 2024 |
Be among the first to learn about new projects in the pipeline for Fall 2024 and beyond! Don’t miss this exciting preview! Led by our wonderful Editors. |
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: How to Get the Most Out of Your Events Uploaded May 2024 |
Everything you need to know about finding in-person events, and what you can do before, during and after to get the most out of them. |
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Best Sales Practices Uploaded May 2024 |
Learn tried-and-true sales techniques from top Community Booksellers and members of the Barefoot Sales Team. Watch this session for tips to increase your book sales! |
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Children's Mental Health and the Power of Social-Emotional Storytelling Uploaded May 2024 |
Parents and educators are worried about kids’ mental health and Booksellers have tools (our SEL titles) that can really help! Learn how we can effectively support kids’ mental health, centering on the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) and the vital role of stories & storytelling in fostering resiliency. Panelists include:
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Author Bunmi Emenanjo in Conversation with Senior Editor, Kate DePalma Uploaded May 2024 |
Spend an hour in conversation with Barefoot Books Senior Editor Kate DePalma and author Bunmi Emenanjo as they dive into the making of our brand new release I’ll See You in Ijebu, and discuss the importance of global, authentic voices in children’s literature. |
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2024 Barefoot Retreat: Meet the Barefoot Authors Panel Uploaded May 2024 |
Get an inside view from these beloved Barefoot Books authors on the stories behind the book writing process and the landscape today! Attending authors:
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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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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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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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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. |
