How to make tradeshows work for you with Jeff Dahler

How to make tradeshows work for you with Jeff Dahler

April 23, 2026 · 50 min · Season 4 · Episode 16

About this episode

Dominic Rubino and trade show expert Jeff Dahler discuss strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of trade shows for contractors.

Trade shows can either grow your business… or waste your money. Most contractors show up without a plan and leave disappointed. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with trade show expert Jeff Dahler (30+ years experience) to break down how to actually WIN at trade shows. If you're a cabinet shop owner, remodeler, or contractor, this is for you. 🔧 What You'll Learn: - How to know if a trade show is worth the cost - The difference between "being there" vs "having a presence" - How to stand out in 3–5 seconds - Why most booths fail (and how to fix it) - Simple ways to attract the RIGHT leads - How to turn conversations into real opportunities 🎯 Why This Matters Many contractors rely on just 1–2 trade shows a year to generate leads. If you don't do them right… you lose months of opportunity. This episode gives you a simple, practical game plan. 👍 Like this video 💬 Comment your biggest trade show challenge 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world strategies for shop owners More about Jeff Dahler: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dahler-7a29725 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jmd-group Company Website: https://jmdgroup.com Also check out: Cabinet Maker…

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