Challenging times means people in positions of leadership are being asked to step up and provide solid guidance for those that look up to them. In this week’s episode of TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, I got to connect with Dr. Stevie Dawn, a speaker, executive coach and lover of sharks (just listen to find out why).
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: The new Jackson Brown album, Downhill From Everywhere (click to stream on Spotify).
As the tradeshow world returns to something resembling normal, it does so in fits and starts and a few bumps along the way. In this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, Jim Wurm, Executive Director of the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association talks about those challenges:
Find the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association here.
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: Listen to Micky Dolenz’s new album “Dolenz Sings Nesmith” on Spotify.
Is it time to downsize? What things are worth considering when discussing the size of your exhibit? Here are a half dozen quick things to ponder:
One way to learn how tradeshows are progressing in this soon-to-come post-pandemic era is to walk the floor of a major show in Las Vegas and observe. If you can’t yet, the second-best thing is to talk to someone who did just that. And that’s what we’re doing on this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee. I spoke with Andy Saks of Spark Presentations, who walked the floor at last month’s World of Concrete to find out how a big tradeshow in Las Vegas dealt with the relaxed safety protocols:
Find Spark Presentations here.
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: The last season of BOSCH on Prime Video.
On this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee (now published bi-weekly!), Kenji Haroutunian of the Big Gear Show joins me to chat about the outdoors world, the tradeshow world and much more. Great to reconnect with Kenji:
Check out the Big Gear Show here.
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: The new Crowded House album, Dreams Are Waiting.
Tradeshow exhibitors know how easy it is to let costs run wild. Here are a half dozen ways to add to your exhibit and booth space without going broke doing it:
Shep Hyken’s new book, “I’ll Be Back,” is still months away, but it’s not to early to talk about it, or to catch up with him on how he and his team managed their way through the pandemic. Shep always has a lot to say, and it’s good:
Learn more about Shep’s upcoming book at I’ll Be Back Book.com.
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: The Politician, a TV series on Netflix.
We had Dan on the show several years ago, but he’s up to some new stuff, like a podcast and a book in the works. Thought it would be a good time to catch up with him for a conversation:
Find Dan Paulson here.
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: The Wyze Watch.
With nearly four out of five leads generated at tradeshows not adequately followed up on, maybe it’s time to get back to basics. Here are 7 things to make sure you do. Watch carefully!
Not every custom tradeshow exhibit project needs an RFP (Request For Proposal). But there are times when it’s an appropriate way to communicate what you need to a handful of carefully selected exhibit design and fabrication firms. Here’s a brief look at a number of things you should consider including in the RFP:
