RETAILOBSERVER.COM DECEMBER 2024
6
Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Holidays,
We proudly support the following trade
associations and buying groups throughout
North America whose news and information
greatly contribute to the quality of The Retail
Observer and the education of our readers.
www.asid.org
www.cedia.net
www.dpha.net
www.feigroup.net www.htsa.com
www.cta.tech
www.cantrex.com
www.unitedservicers.com
www.NKBA.org
www.necoalliance.com
www.psaworld.org
www.prosourceinfo.com
THE RETAIL
www.nahb.org
www.natmcorp.com
Join us at:
Become a Fan:
www.NARI.org
nationwidegroup.org
www.aham.org
www.rtohq.org
www.joinbrandsource.com
F
irst off, Happy Holidays to you all. Next month is the start of many new
things to be excited about. A New Year, new sales opportunities and
clients, and a new era in trade shows. Most of all Design and
Construction Week in Las Vegas.
As I was starting this month's Musings, I received an email form the NKBA
presenting ways to make the most out of attending KBIS. In my opinion, the
tips they shared are great advice for every show you attend next year. Here
is a modified version.
• Make a plan. Whether it's your first year at the show or you're into
double-digits, goal setting can help you plan your time on and off the
trade show floor. Align with your 2025 business objectives to determine
which seminars and courses to attend and which booths to visit. It's
impossible to do it all.
• Arrive early. Maximize the trip by building in time for professional
development during your time there. Many of the shows offer excellent
courses to help you gain knowledge and grow your business.
• Come ready to network. Networking is a huge part of the experience;
prepare to make the most of it. Research businesses in other parts of the
country that are complementary to yours, whether it's a potential partner,
vendor or client. The shows offer many opportunities for this. Take
advantage. The research you do upfront will help you make the most of
your meetings, accelerate your relationships and make the connections
more effective.
I've already started planning for Design and Construction Week — have
you? If not, you can start by visiting www.designandconstructionweek.com
to download full event schedules. This looks to be the largest upcoming
gathering of our industry in some time. Don't miss out.
tribgroup.com
ARE YOU
READY FOR 2025?
Follow us on:
