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Sharpie · 11-07-2003

I think my concept is a good one, and I have always tried to be fair. (I was an exhibitor for many years, and totally understand the expense in exhibiting)

My biggest problem is cooperation, and that we have not had the support of 'some of the big dogs, since Montreal 1999, when the awards did not come out in favor of one particuliar individual. (who at one time had a huge influence) This was evidenced next at New Orleans when the show room sold out immediately and then 1/3 of them backed out & the space had to be resold again.

Would I make the same decision again? Yes, because it was the honest thing to do. It cost me dearly, but I sleep at night. When I am told that I will never do another Webmaster show again - well, it just stregthened my resolve. I have also been critisized for not holding them in more expensive hotels - but, I am dedicated to trying to keep the shows affordable. It was certainly going against the grain - but I think maybe it is now beginning to make more sense, with the present economy.

I don't think you have to have a lot of pomp and circumstance, to do business. I feel it is more important, to have easy access to networking areas. This expense has led to people spending way too much money for booths, and has added to the new trend of not having one. That is why I have tried to make them more affordable and put them in the networking areas. I have also shortened the hours, so that anyone who exhibits, is not only in the thick of things - but doesn't feel trapped. They also should be able to enjoy the show and not have to get up so early. I think booths are important for one reason: people know where to find you, and you have an organized area from which to work, and make a presentation.

I think my business plan is going to work for a lot more people this year.

11-07-2003	#13
Sharpie Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 747	I think my concept is a good one, and I have always tried to be fair. (I was an exhibitor for many years, and totally understand the expense in exhibiting) My biggest problem is cooperation, and that we have not had the support of 'some of the big dogs, since Montreal 1999, when the awards did not come out in favor of one particuliar individual. (who at one time had a huge influence) This was evidenced next at New Orleans when the show room sold out immediately and then 1/3 of them backed out & the space had to be resold again. Would I make the same decision again? Yes, because it was the honest thing to do. It cost me dearly, but I sleep at night. When I am told that I will never do another Webmaster show again - well, it just stregthened my resolve. I have also been critisized for not holding them in more expensive hotels - but, I am dedicated to trying to keep the shows affordable. It was certainly going against the grain - but I think maybe it is now beginning to make more sense, with the present economy. I don't think you have to have a lot of pomp and circumstance, to do business. I feel it is more important, to have easy access to networking areas. This expense has led to people spending way too much money for booths, and has added to the new trend of not having one. That is why I have tried to make them more affordable and put them in the networking areas. I have also shortened the hours, so that anyone who exhibits, is not only in the thick of things - but doesn't feel trapped. They also should be able to enjoy the show and not have to get up so early. I think booths are important for one reason: people know where to find you, and you have an organized area from which to work, and make a presentation. I think my business plan is going to work for a lot more people this year.