Business and travel tips for people attending conferences, tradeshows, conventions, and meetups
I have a system for managing my business cards at a conference, so I can make the process of giving and receiving cards as fast and efficient as possible. I keep my own business cards in my right pocket, so then I am never fumbling through a … [Continue reading] about Have a System for Business Cards
Every time I return home from Affiliate Summit my Facebook is lit up with people complaining of the conference flu. Let's be real... it's the too little sleep, too many drinks have beaten you down flu. That's not to suggest that some people … [Continue reading] about How to Avoid the Conference Flu
You should be meeting new people at each conference, instead of staying in your comfort zone with people you already know, because new people = new business. But the problem with new people is that you don’t know their names, and it is awkward … [Continue reading] about When to Look at Conference Badges
The conversations you have at a conference are typically brief, so it’s key to be clear and concise about what you can do for other people and what you need. Instead of going right in with a pitch, ask questions about them and what they want … [Continue reading] about Keys to an Effective Networking Conversation
If you have extra time the days before or after a conference, or even during an evening, check out StubHub for events in town. This is something I regularly do in cities I am visiting for work. Earlier this month for Affiliate Summit West 2019 … [Continue reading] about Go to Concerts and Sporting Events When You Travel to Conferences