tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423459432129414527.post1275412799971079547..comments2024-02-26T23:30:25.269-06:00Comments on Eric Lanke: Ode to the Lonely Trade Show WorkerEric Lankehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955772930132857028noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423459432129414527.post-89764984027346175342018-09-19T20:20:21.826-05:002018-09-19T20:20:21.826-05:00Great comments. Thanks!Great comments. Thanks!Eric Lankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955772930132857028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423459432129414527.post-56203951526277330072018-09-19T12:09:29.284-05:002018-09-19T12:09:29.284-05:00As a solo trade show worker at times, I appreciate...As a solo trade show worker at times, I appreciate you noticing us! The clients my non-profit organization serves are worth the long days, but only when I have the opportunity to chat with them and not be dead on my feet. I would encourage meeting organizers to consider the solo worker when planning meals and break times, especially. Having meals and breaks in the exhibit hall is a great way to engage clients. But we often don't get to eat as a solo booth worker. Either bring the food out early for vendors to grab a quick bite before the masses arrive, or leave it out after the scheduled time concludes so we can eat after everyone moves on to the next event. (Maybe it's just me, but I'm a much better and happier exhibitor when my blood sugar isn't low!) Another option is to close the exhibit hall during certain times so we can interact with attendees during meals and sessions. Having this opportunity to chat in a different setting can be eye-opening from both the attendee and exhibitor's perspective.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227787249696466088noreply@blogger.com