I recently had the opportunity to meet the owner of the LV Craft Shows franchise, Ms. Susi Engl. She is a busy lady...and that is putting it mildly. Let's take a moment to learn about her and how her business has and is evolving, due to her steadfast dedication! Susi was born and raised in Germany. Growing up in a family of entertainers, dancers and actors afforded her many opportunities. At a young age, Susi followed into the family “businesses” herself, and is an accomplished actress, model, dancer and teacher. After relocating to California, she honed her skills and danced in several shows. She loved working behind the scenes too, which allowed her to expand into other areas of production. Fast forward to 2010, Susi was selling handbags at the LV Craft Show events. Several years later, the founder decided to move onto other things, so Susi purchased the business. Over the past six years, the business has grown exponentially due to Susi’s hard work and business know-how. She holds events all throughout the Las Vegas Valley, and even has plans for expansion in California! During the covid pandemic, she grew her business model online, offering live virtual events on social media, which helped her vendors to stay afloat. She hosted over 120 live events! Susi is well known for her craft and home improvement events. She is now adding vintage themed shows, as well as A Girl’s Night Out option! She has recently partnered with On the Edge Promotions. Along with her new partner, she will be hosting the Craft Zone at the Inland Empire Home Show Festival. Also planned is a weekly show titled “Market Nights” in August 2021. Both of these events will take place in Norco, California. Susi used to collect stuffed animals, but has turned her love for the fury finds into a passion for helping “alive” dogs and animals in need. She is co-founder of Sir’s Rescue Rangers. It's a non-profit animal rescue based in Las Vegas and Pahrump, that assists animals with their medical needs and/or finding forever homes. Susi prides herself in offering the best shows for her vendors and her guests. When you have happy shoppers, your vendors are happy too! She has a forte for advertising and uses social media, television and billboard advertising to grow her shows. And speaking of upcoming shows, Susi has two that are specific to the Got Good Bones niche market. She is offering vendor spaces at both of these, and is hoping to see lots of vintage shoppers too! Written by Johannah Back