Expo West 2016: Notes from the Swirl
Natural Products Expo West 2016 is in the books. I’m sure they’re still counting the numbers, but I have no doubt the final tally of visitors and exhibitors will top last year’s…
11 Reasons to Exhibit at Tradeshows
Your company can reach markets that they would not normally reach. A tradeshow gets you in front of people that will never find you otherwise. Decision makers attend shows. This…
SoYoung wins ExhibitorLIVE’s Best 10×10 Portable Modular Exhibit Award
At this year’s ExhibitorLIVE conference and tradeshow in Las Vegas, the annual Portable/Modular Design award were handed out. Here at TradeshowGuy Exhibits (formerly)…
Booth Staff Body Language Primer
Have you ever walked by a tradeshow booth and felt somewhat put off by the vibe you were getting? So much so that you just kept on walking? That’s not a surprise. The way that…
I was invited to sit down and chat with the guys at MoneyWiseGuys recently. They host a daily money and business related show at KERN radio in Bakersfield. It was fun, upbeat and…
B2B Tradeshow Leads Generation Guaranteed [Webinar Replay]
In spite of some technical glitches, we did manage to capture a recording of the B2B Tradeshow Lead Generation Guaranteed Webinar with myself and Hiett Ives of Show Dynamics….
How to Develop a Tradeshow Marketing Mindset
Is a tradeshow marketing as easy as setting up a booth, smiling as visitors come by, and asking a few questions? Sure, that’s some of it. But creating a mindset in your team for…
I’m getting together with Hiett Ives of Show Dynamics of Houston on February 16th as he presents “B2B Tradeshow Leads Guaranteed.” It’ll last about 45 minutes with a Q&A…
Working Effectively With a 3D Exhibit Designer
You’ve decided it’s time for a new booth. Time to start from scratch. For whatever reason, your current booth no longer effectively represents the company brand, so you’re hiring…
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We can’t concern ourselves with the other team. We have to play our game to the best of our ability. – a coach somewhere
Always Somebody Smaller, Always Somebody Bigger
It doesn’t matter what size your company is. It doesn’t matter how big your tradeshow booth is compared to your neighbor or competitor at the big tradeshow. There will always be…
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.