In my experience, people are way against showcasing their booths anywhere. It's like they're top secret or something. Maybe I should have labeled this post "The Secret"? Who knows? Anyway. Here is my booth from this year's Surtex show. I had such a wonderful time. Major things that worked and a smattering of things I learned this year:
- Wear your fancy shoes
- Bring your running shoes and wear them until the last possible second
- Have a friend with you in the booth at all times
- My friends are wildly attractive - this didn't seem to hurt (This was actually something I learned. I'd never really considered how good looking my posse is.)
- If you are afraid of heights make sure someone tall is there to hang the high stuff
- Velcro sticky dots are the ideal medium for tacking stuff to the walls
- If you use Velcro sticky dots stick them and un-stick them five or ten times against your jeans before you actually apply them to the wall - so you can get them off later
- The multiple business cards from last year really paid off again this year
- Keep the energy in your booth high
- Position your spot lights so they are "just so"
- If you're not getting people to use your booth space the way you want them to, CHANGE SOMETHING!!-- We moved the table around twice before we got it in the right place and things changed drastically once it was perfect
- Tell students who want to talk to you to come back after 3pm on any day of the show, things will be way quieter
- Make sure you have an exit strategy - this was my Waterloo - it took me forever to pack up
- Don't stress out
- Have fun!
- I learned lots of other stuff, but that's top secret ;)
4 comments:
Cute booth! And I will keep your tips in mind whenever I (finally) set up a booth of my own.
Thank you so much for sharing. Love your booth! I've got to get myself an Idea Tree.
I love your booth! I have your stamps from Hanna! They are a treat!
your booth was FABULICIOUS and I'm so glad you had an awesome show. AND your tips and tricks rock...you are right on.
Here's to a great year...!
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