In this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, I take a look at the various ways to create flowcharts and mindmaps for pinning down the aspects of a process, whether it’s complicated or not. Also, on this week’s tradeshow tip, the 7 signs you may be ready for tradeshow marketing.
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And here’s a great mind-mapping software, XMind.
And for the ONE GOOD THING – Check out The Last Tycoon on Amazon.
I sat down with Jay Tokosch of Core-Apps on this week’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee. Jay’s been in the industry for about eight years, and is CEO of Core-Apps, which creates apps for show organizers, show management software, apps for exhibitors and more. Check out Core-Apps when you get a moment, and be sure to look at the ShowcaseXD app here. Fun and lively conversation – check it out:
ONE GOOD THING: I saw the movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets over the weekend. Critics say it’s the standout movie of the summer, and I don’t disagree. It’s a gorgeous movie, a pretty good story led by a couple of unknowns, but supported by a notable cast including Clive Owens, Ethan Hawke, Rihanna and Herbie Hancock (!). Good stuff. See the trailer here.
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TradeshowGuy Tim Patterson on his weekly podcast, looks at how to get out of a creative slump, whether it’s writer’s block or some other creative endeavor, using brainstorming and other techniques to come up with new ideas.
Today’s ONE GOOD THING: “So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley” by Roger Steffens.
Oh, I also mentioned that I do a reggae show every week on KMUZ.org. It’s Monday night at 6 pm and yes you can listen live at that link.
On this morning’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, a quick romp through time management and time blocking and how it can help bring a little structure to your day. Also, some of the specifics of tradeshow lead follow up.
And finally, ONE GOOD THING: Silver Falls Park in Oregon.
A review and commentary on IFT 2017, the International Food Technologists show in Las Vegas in late June. Also, what to do and what NOT to do in a tradeshow booth, as seen at IFT! And, one good thing!
This week’s ONE GOOD THING: Al Franken’s “Giant of the Senate” newly released book.
I’m in Las Vegas for the IFT 2017 show (that’s the International Food Technologists), and I spend a few minutes discussing how I approach walking the floor of the show. Also, a quick look at the Beatles Cirque du Soleil show.
ONE GOOD THING: The Beatles Love show by Cirque du Soleil
I take a look at blogging: what it takes, why to do it, how it works, what kinds of content you can use, and a little commentary on how it’s worked for me at TradeshowGuyBlog.com.
TradeshowGuy Tim Patterson discusses the philosophy and application of continuing education for person and professional reasons. What does it take to be a lifelong learner? Take a look:
Mentioned in the show: Peter Shankman’s Shankminds.
And if you want to wish someone a Happy Birthday, you can send them this!
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Exhibit renting vs. exhibit purchase: which makes more sense? There’s no one answer, and often there’s not a clear answer. But I spoke to Mel White, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Classic Exhibits in Portland, Oregon, to go over some of the aspects of the question on today’s TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee:
it’s a holiday, but hey, I’m still in front of the camera and microphone for TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee! A quick look at Memorial Day, unpacking the new 50th anniversary Sgt. Pepper, entertaining and educational podcasts and more:
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Show Notes:
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary Edition
Your Tradeshow Visitors Want These 6 Things From You
Podcast: S-Town
Podcast: No Such Thing as a Fish
Podcast: In The Dark
Podcast: Rolling Stone Music Now
