TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, July 20, 2020: Kevin Carty
What’s it like to be a tradeshow exhibit manufacturer in the age of a COVID-19 pandemic? Turns out there are a number of creative things that can be done with exhibit building…
4 Ways Custom Flooring Helps You Stand Out: Video
Custom tradeshow flooring can do wonders for branding and helping you stand out. Check out this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuhuqRQVVSo&feature=youtu.be
Playing What If: Real World vs. Imaginary World
We can get caught up in an imaginary world pretty easily. Just try following the stock market as it bounces and bounces. And bounces. See your IRA value go UP. See it go down….
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, July 13, 2020: Creativity and Discipline
Any creative endeavor requires more than just inspiration or an idea and a burst of activity. If it’s to be seen through to a successful end, the creative act must be wrapped up…
4 Foundations of Successful Tradeshow Lead Generation: Video
Follow these four simple steps to make sure you bring solid leads back to the office after the tradeshow is done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9ehJZJG2JU&feature=youtu.be…
Tweets You Probably Missed
The average tweet lives for 18 minutes. At least, that’s according to the AWeber blog, the platform that hosts my newsletter. Which means that most people never see your tweet. I…
“Normal” May Never Return to the Tradeshow Floor
In speaking with industry veterans, consultants and experts, I’m starting to get the feeling that normal may not return for a long time, if ever, on the tradeshow floor. First,…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, July 6, 2020: Marlys Arnold
Before we get to the insightful interview with Marlys Arnold of Exhibit Marketer’s Cafe, I test out a new Kimafun wireless microphone and explore my backyard. Because, why not?…
Can You Hack Tradeshow Success?
A TradeshowGuy Quick Hit on whether or not you can hack tradeshow success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl6K7WEOU2Y&feature=youtu.be
New PlaceLyft Sell Sheets Provide More Information for Office Safety
In numerous conversations with office managers, facility managers and safety coordinators in Oregon (and a few out of state, to be sure), it’s clear that there are not a lot of…
About Tim Patterson
I’m the founder of TradeshowGuy Exhibits and have been helping companies navigate the trade show world since 2002. I write about exhibit design, marketing, logistics, lead generation, and the occasional unexpected lesson from the show floor.
Books by Tim Patterson
Two books of practical trade show advice.
What Clients Say
“Thank you for all the incredible work that went into designing the Wedderspoon Expo West stand and getting it installed so seamlessly. It was a defining moment for the brand on the biggest stage of the year. I received a lot of commentary from competitors and other exhibitors about how it was one of the top stands and brand expressions.”
Let’s Talk About Your Next Exhibit
Planning a new exhibit, updating your current booth, or just have a trade show question? I offer a free, no-obligation consultation to talk through your project.
Trade Show Survival Guide
EXHIBITOR Magazine interviewed me about what exhibitors are doing right, what they’re missing, and how better planning can improve trade show results.