TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, June 1, 2020: Jonathan Tavss
What is the future of tradeshows, events and conferences? While most people in the industry I speak with think things will (mostly) get back to normal at some point, that may…
Ways to Level Up Your Online Zoom Presence
Zoom is ubiquitous. So much so that I’ve even been reading lately about “Zoom fatigue.” So many Zoom meetings! But what’s a person to do? Many offices are closed. Millions are…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, May 25, 2020: Quaranteenage Wasteland
A short week. A holiday. A quick check-in. How’s your week going? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNMjO67e14c&feature=youtu.be tim-patterson · TradeshowGuy Monday Morning…
Top 5 Most-Viewed Podcast Interviews of the Past Year
I thought it might be fun to see what people have gravitated to on this blog when it comes to the weekly vlog/podcast I do under the title TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee. The…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, May 18, 2020: Jay Gilbert
The event and tradeshow industry is on hiatus and no one knows for sure when or how it will return. It’s the same with the music industry. Concert tours have been postponed or…
The Workplace is Shifting. Are You Ready?
In the past few weeks, new stories have popped up on the New York Times, Reuters, National Geographic, and others about the COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the feasibility of an open…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, May 11, 2020: Dale Obrochta
What day is it? Are you counting how many days since you’ve been on shelter-at-home protocols? Or are you in a state that has abandoned all attempts to limit the spread of…
Five Tried-and-True Ways to Increase Tradeshow Lead Generation
Now, we can certainly agree that a lot of activities can pump up your lead generation numbers. But when it comes to things that are (almost) foolproof, here are the top five that…
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, May 4, 2020: Working From Home
Here on Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be With You!) I spend a few moments on discussing working from home, and how things have changed – and haven’t – in the COVID-19 Pandemic….
WFM Zoom Tips
Working from home these days, but still having to attend virtual meetings? Been there, done that. In fact, I’ve used Zoom to record interviews for my vlog/podcast for nearly four…
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.