I like going to the shows and meeting people. Even though I am a self sufficient enigma and do not need cross deals from others to make a good living. I shoot my own stuff. Generate my own traffic. Doing everything in house.
Florida was nice because I had gotten to finally put some names with faces, as well as talk to the live chat, mobile, and cam guys I wanted. Plus hang out with old friends for a nice weekend away.
That said, 1 show every 2 months would be enough. That should allow for U.S., Canada, and International shows. As for U.S. shows, it seems most people want one huge show like the Miami, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Vegas shows to be the 4.
I did San Fran (just for you BD) and enjoyed it. It had a nice turn out, all of the seminars were PACKED and you had some awesome information and conversations there. Which is what business is all about. The networking.
That said, I agree. Way too many shows when you have lowering attendance and people becoming more selective of the conferences they go to now. Some big names were missing from Miami I would have liked to talk to.
