About this episode
Brent Davidson discusses the business model behind his successful trade show for HVAC contractors.
Brent Davidson built a 500-person trade show for HVAC contractors from scratch — and in this episode, he breaks down the business model behind it: how exhibitors and sponsors pay the bills, how to design attendee flow, and why in-person marketplaces are more durable than anything algorithm-dependent. Matt and Kolby dig into the operational side of running a trade show — from booth pricing and venue logistics to speaker strategy and influencer relationships. If you're thinking about events as ...
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Hosts: Matt McGarry, Kolby Hatch
Guest: Brent Davidson
Topics covered
- trade shows
- business model
- event planning
- HVAC industry
- in-person marketplaces
- exhibitor strategy
Keywords
- trade shows
- HVAC
- business model
- event logistics
- attendee flow
- sponsorship
- in-person events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HVAC
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