TCHO Chocolate’s Post

I talk alot about how our range of personalised chocolates are ideal for taking to exhibitions & networking or sales events. So I decided I ought to share my Top Tips for your next exhibition... There's a saying that "if you go well prepared into the Jungle, the drunken elephant can't fall on you". In other words, however unlikely a problem is to arise, planning is key to overcoming all eventualities and having a successful event. Here are our Top-Tips for planning your next exhibition... (visit our Business Blog for the full article): https://lnkd.in/evUgQW7j #exhibition #tradeshow #networking #eventmanagement #toptips #brandedchocolate #giveaways

What are the main behaviours that staff on exhibition stands exhibit (pardon the pun) that scare visitors away? Should the industry introduce 'temporary jail' for these obscene breaches of sales & marketing code or force these staff to drink trade show coffee? I feel the time has come for considerable punishment. Your thoughts? #capitalpunishment #tradeshow #tradefair #design #exhibition #event #events #expo #tradeshowdisplay #tradeshowdesign #tradeshowseason #tradeshowexhibit #tradeshowtraining #exhibitorsuccess

Trade show stands are not rocket science. Sometimes I get the feeling when approaching potential clients that they automatically think "how hard can it be?" Probably a fair call. What they don't appreciate is the shier enormity of the tasks to complete to ensure it is successful. I have the answer and I will even give you $20 off (code: 20OFFEARLY) for one of my upcoming sessions. Learn all about the pre/at/post show activities that will make your next trade show a heap better for both qualified leads generated and ROI. https://lnkd.in/ghEM-G7M - Tuesday 31/10/23 - 10am https://lnkd.in/gHydDw9w - Thursday 2/11/23 - 1pm #tradeshow #tradefair #design #exhibition #event #events #expo #tradeshowdisplay #tradeshowdesign #tradeshowseason #tradeshowexhibit #Exhibitions #ExhibitionsWork #Exhibitionstand #Exhibitionstanddesign #Exhibitionstandbuilder #ExhibitionOrganiser #eventprofs #exhibit #measurement 

🤓 DON'T BE A WALLY 🔴 ⚪ Exhibiters can often be like a 'where's wally game' - You spend ages searching for Wally as he blends into the crowd.... Well that's the opposite of what you, as an exhibitor want to achieve at an expo. You've spent the time, money, resources into advertising your business at one of these events so you want results, right? 😴 From a delegate perspective, I enter the room and start discussions with stand after stand. By the end of it I'm at full capacity of information. I leave the event and pretty much that information starts to drift. Business doesn't have to be boring. Don't blend into a crowded background and expect your audience to remember you or your brand as there are numerous other stands that were present that also had sweets on offer, free pens, maybe 'guess how many sweets in a jar' etc etc People will forget what you said but they'll always remember how you made them feel. Get in touch with Networking Ninja today Let us help you dazzle the delegates and be a brand that can't be forgotten. #brandawareness #expo #exhibitor #delegate #marketing https://lnkd.in/efzRSBhe

A Decade at Expo West! It’s that time of year again. When I first began attending Natural Products Expo West a decade ago in 2014, I was blown away by the excitement, the enormity and the elegance of what appeared to be hundreds of thousands of people coming together for one cause, providing the world with better-for-you natural products. This is the place to get your finger on the pulse of industry trends, statistics culled from tens of thousands of products, buyers and sellers, and learnings from industry leaders for every part of your business.  Let’s not forget sampling everything in natural products under the sun. I’m looking forward to seeing the usual suspects of friends and colleagues I’ve made over the years and making new friends. Also, a big shout out to Carlotta Mast, Jenna Fitch and the entire New Hope Network team for putting on a great event year after year. I will be walking the show and would love to connect with anyone looking to learn more about how to best develop, launch and scale their natural product brand. Feel free to schedule time to meet up and walk the aisles here: https://lnkd.in/eGxum-Za. I'm also co-hosting an event this year, 4th Annual Plant-based Investor Summit (see profile for details). And if our paths don't cross, have a blast, try out more plant-based goodies, and soak in all the natural goodness! 🌿✨ #ExpoWest #Natprodexpowest #plantbasedsolutions #veganbusiness #cpgindustry #mentoring

This is the face of a man post Expo West 2023 - equal parts exhausted and energized. 

 Our dinner table will be getting a bit bigger this year with our Vizer dinner next Thursday (s/o Jenna Arocha for planning!) 

 But until then, it’s all about the pre-show prep to maximize endurance and stamina. My favorite tips for the trade show: 1. Wear comfortable shoes (made that mistake in 2021). 2. Plan where to meet friends in advance; service is the first thing to go. 3. Do not - I repeat - do not fill up on snacks on day 1. 4. Hydrate responsibly (cc: Connor Saeli / Waterboy). 5. Deals are won or lost at the post-show happy hours - show up! Are you going to be there? 
 
Let’s meet up. 🤝

Thanks Steven Hoffman for gathering up some great #expowest tips. Are you attending? Let me know if you want to meet up.

Ever been to an expo and found yourself standing for hours, trying to look interested while engaging in the world's most awkward small talk? 😂 Between the endless walking, the mysteriously missing Wi-Fi, and the struggle to find decent coffee or Tea, expos can be quite the adventure! But hey, at least we get to collect a lifetime supply of branded pens and stress balls, right? Here's to surviving another round of expo madness! #ExpoStruggles #StandAndTalk #InnovationStation #TechShowRealities #BusinessExpoBlues #NetworkingNightmares #FutureTechFunnies #EventPlanningWoes #IndustryTrends #Expo2024 #TradeShowTrials #BusinessGrowthPains #EventManagementMishaps #B2BBloopers #MarketInsights #ExpoExperience #DigitalTransformation #EventMarketing #BusinessOpportunities #ExpoComedy #SurvivingExpos

How to stand out and get the best results from a show Shows and events provide an excellent opportunity for companies to showcase their products, connect with potential clients, and stay updated on industry trends. However, with numerous competitors vying for attention, it’s crucial to stand out and attract visitors to your stand. At Kall Kwik Fleet Street we’ve helped many companies over the years and have put together the following tips on how to maximise your event experience and ensure your stand is a magnet for people visiting the show. Choose the right show One of the most critical factors in trade show success is selecting the right event for your company. Consider the target audience, exhibitor profile, reputation, and logistics of each trade show you are interested in. Make sure the attendees align with your target market to maximise your chances of attracting visitors to your stand. Where possible always try and visit the show the previous year, before committing to a stand, and talk to exhibitors to see what sort of a show they have had. https://lnkd.in/emrY64rJ

Update on my events for August and September You can find full details on my Pedddle page and my website, Linktree link to both 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQJeR-je #shopsmallbusiness #event #market