Show was really good in my opinion. I met many new people. It was good to see people again that I already know. Seminars had a few new interesting pieces of knowledge (or gave me ideas) next to the common well know same old same old and self promotion, which is ok, since people need to make money too
But most of all it was great fun. Some moments I laughed so hard that tears were rolling over my cheeks (ask MaDalton about Carlos)...;) hehe
When you spend some actual quality time with people, they open up and tell & ask much more then just a standard hand shake and a business card exchange.
@Thumblord: Wow, what a story you told me about your visit in the US where you ended up in the hospital. Glad you're still here amongst the living!
@Pornopat: I enjoyed our chat in the "LOUP" restaurant.
@MaDalton: Carlos did something I would refer too as a "classic"
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@Spankmo: I was sitting behind you in the mobile seminar and I saw you where getting really exited at some moments when the panel was talking about some details. At that moment I got a completely different opinion about you, which changed my wrong assesed prejudice I had before. The passion you have for mobile for SO radiant, it must be good! Good thing I have your card
I'll contact you soon.
@Sam; Good seeing you again my friend. Looking forward to start our potential business.
For people having doubts the Amsterdam show, or any other show, I have a little secret to share:
-Any show is as good as you make it yourself
-Don't go to a show with result "expectations" or to get "hard orders/deals". Go open there with an open mind, just enjoy talking to people, gain knowlegde and have fun. The business results will follow automaticly after this show (or the next, or the one after that, etc.). It's about people. People make business, what ever the URL or business model is or wether it's big or small, old school or newbie.