How can first-time trade show attendees get the most out of their experience?
Landscape Professionals
Richard Bare
Arbor-Nomics Turf
Norcross, Ga.
“Allow yourself two or three days to explore the show floor and take pictures of the things that interest you. Also, sign up to see as many panels as you can.”
Paul Fraynd
Sun Valley Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
“Don’t be shy about meeting new people. I promise most will be happy to meet you and uniquely understand the things you are going through. The best part of our industry is that everyone shares and learns from each other. I’ve met some of my favorite lifelong friends at industry events.”
Bryan Stolz
Winterberry Landscape & Garden Center
Southington, Conn.
“Preschedule a meeting with your leadership team to present findings. It’s easy to get excited while at the show, but this helps hold you accountable to execute on what you’ve learned.”
Industry Consultants
Marty Grunder
The Grow Group
Dayton, Ohio
“Attend some of the educational sessions as well as the trade show. If you have the same amount of enthusiasm for getting better as a leader as you do for equipment, you’ll go far!”
Jeffrey Scott
Jeffrey Scott Consulting
New Orleans, La.
“Ask what the expectations are for going before you go. And then once you get back, give a presentation on what it was you learned to your colleagues.”
