398 How to Make Trade Shows Actually Pay Off

About this episode

Tyler discusses how builders can maximize their experience at trade shows with strategic planning.

Tyler recaps JLC Live and breaks down how builders can get a lot more out of trade shows by showing up with a plan. From vendor relationships and networking to partnerships, credibility, and content opportunities, this episode is all about turning a trade show into something that actually helps your business. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up ODL Website: https://www.odl.com Show Notes: 00:00 Don't Waste the Show 02:24 Why JLC Works 05:39 A Compressed Opportunity 10:21 Go In With a Plan 14:00 The People Behind the Product 17:18 Why This Helps the Business 23:59 Meeting ODL in Person 40:34 Other Booths Worth Seeing 47:39 Follow Up Matters 52:17 Get in the Community Video Version: https://youtu.be/b62-51VQfWI Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts : Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

People in this episode

Host: Tyler

Topics covered

• trade shows
• networking
• business strategy
• vendor relationships
• partnerships

Keywords

• trade shows
• networking
• business growth
• vendor relationships
• JLC Live

Sponsors

Andersen Windows, Harnish Workwear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Modern Craftsman, Motif Media

Places: JLC Live, ODL

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