205 - What is a Trade Show Coach & Why You Need One

205 - What is a Trade Show Coach & Why You Need One

Author: Jim Cermak March 27, 2023 Duration: 9:50

What is a trade show coach? Why hire one? And what can they do for your business?

First of all - They make you Money, Save you Time, Improve Your Attendee and Customer Engagement, and Take the Headaches out of Planning!

Sound Great?? Contact me for a free call to see how I can help YOU! Email jim@tradeshowu.biz or CLICK HERE.

What is a trade show coach, or think of them as an exhibitor coach:

  • An expert in exhibiting
  • Focused on your business and goals
  • Fresh, outsider’s perspective
  • For first timers as well as veterans
  • Can also work with show organizers or promoters to get them to better understand the exhibitors – those they serve – to get a higher renewal rate and higher sponsor rate

Why Hire a Trade Show Coach?

  • Best athletes, business owners and CEOs have coaches -- Someone who’s been there done that, and can bring the best out of you and your team
  • Increase your chance for Success
  • You don’t know what you don’t know

What will a Trade Show Coach do for your business?

  • Get you focused on what matters – Results/ROI,
  • Right Goals and Metrics
  • Get rid of clutter
  • Speed up your presentation – cut the fluff!  If it's 5 min = you can do 12/hr    If it's 3 min = you can do 20/hr!!!
  • Get MORE Qualified Leads - Help you craft questions to Qualify attendees
  • Train on Engagement
  • Give you Confidence
  • Craft your follow up strategy
  • Roadmap for Success
  • Set up your Booth Flow/Attendee Journey

Ready to Get Started?? Or Need more Info??

  • Contact Jim Cermak - CLICK HERE
  • Or email jim@tradeshowu.biz

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Jim Cermak hosts Trade Show University for Virtual & Live Events, a deep and practical resource for anyone whose business depends on connecting with an audience, whether on a convention floor or through a screen. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a working toolkit built from conversations with seasoned experts and Jim's own extensive experience. Each episode functions like a focused seminar, delivering actionable tips and training that exhibitors, marketers, and show planners can apply immediately to see a real difference in their engagement and return on investment. With a library spanning over 220 episodes, the podcast covers the full spectrum of modern event planning-from crafting a compelling virtual booth experience to mastering the logistics and psychology of a live trade show. You'll hear candid discussions on common pitfalls, innovative strategies that are working right now, and breakdowns of what truly moves the needle for businesses. Beyond the audio, the community around this podcast extends into consulting and collaborative training, emphasizing real-world application. For professionals tired of wasting time and budget on events that don't deliver, this series offers a clear path forward, turning every appearance into a measurable success.
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