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xxxice · 08-01-2005, 11:00 PM

Anyone else going for the first time? I don't know what to expect

fl_prn_str · 08-01-2005, 11:01 PM

dont worry....someone will pop your cherry.....

jscott · 08-01-2005, 11:01 PM

last year was my 1st, great experience, nothing to fear

xxxice · 08-01-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fl_prn_str

dont worry....someone will pop your cherry.....

LOL

xxxice · 08-01-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jscott

last year was my 1st, great experience, nothing to fear

k cool thanks for the good vibe. With all the drama i was a little paranoid

jscott · 08-01-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vanderweb

k cool thanks for the good vibe. With all the drama i was a little paranoid

i wont deny it, i was nervous too, last year Miami internext was my 1st show ever, was fun & met a lot of cool people and i actually learned quite a bit too

reed_4 · 08-01-2005, 11:34 PM

It's ok to be a first timer. lots of things to expect.

xxxice · 08-02-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by reed_4

It's ok to be a first timer. lots of things to expect.

Cool thanks

mikie mike · 08-02-2005, 09:42 AM

you WILL have a blast....See you in Florida!!!

ronaldo · 08-02-2005, 09:44 AM

The only suggestion I'd make is don't be a wallflower. Go up and introduce yourself to others.

Too many times I hear how shitty a show was because everyone hung out with their friends and weren't open to meeting new people.

That's the biggest crock I've ever heard.

I've introduced myself to a ton of people and not ONCE have I been given the brushoff.

This industry is full of people who, if nothing else, are extremely sociable in person. Not always socially CORRECT, but social nonetheless.

xxxice · 08-02-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

The only suggestion I'd make is don't be a wallflower. Go up and introduce yourself to others.

Too many times I hear how shitty a show was because everyone hung out with their friends and weren't open to meeting new people.

That's the biggest crock I've ever heard.

I've introduced myself to a ton of people and not ONCE have I been given the brushoff.

This industry is full of people who, if nothing else, are extremely sociable in person. Not always socially CORRECT, but social nonetheless.

Thanks for the tips

Pete-KT · 08-02-2005, 09:48 AM

nothing to fear were all nice people, ;)

Bama · 08-02-2005, 10:02 AM

You'll have a blast the first show you go to. One thing I'd suggest is that you set up a game plan for it tho.

Are you there to meet people and just hang out or are you there to network and find new sponsor programs and traffic deals?

The show floor is great to meet up with people for lunch and pick up some nice trinkets from the booths - but 80% of all the "real" business gets done over lunch/dinner and smaller social gatherings.

Set up a schedule - decide what parties you are going to attend and if there are people you'd like to meet up with in person - be sure to email them now and exchange cell phone numbers.

With email and ICQ we get alot done - but there is no substitute for a few eye to eye meet ups from the trade show.

xxxice · 08-02-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

You'll have a blast the first show you go to. One thing I'd suggest is that you set up a game plan for it tho.

Are you there to meet people and just hang out or are you there to network and find new sponsor programs and traffic deals?

The show floor is great to meet up with people for lunch and pick up some nice trinkets from the booths - but 80% of all the "real" business gets done over lunch/dinner and smaller social gatherings.

Set up a schedule - decide what parties you are going to attend and if there are people you'd like to meet up with in person - be sure to email them now and exchange cell phone numbers.

With email and ICQ we get alot done - but there is no substitute for a few eye to eye meet ups from the trade show.

Thanks for the good info I am working on the game plan now. Have a few for sures but need to get some more things in order.

I am meeting with some sponsors I have worked with for a long time but also am excited about meeting some new people and hearing ideas.

Big Fish 47 · 08-02-2005, 10:14 AM

This will be my first show and I'm so excited!

TondaB · 08-02-2005, 10:15 AM

Vanderweb,

I would love to meet you! Hit me up on ICQ and I will give you my cell #.

chase · 08-02-2005, 10:16 AM

Good tips..
Vegas in Jan was my first show and the only thing I regret was being as shy as I was....there were people I had been friendly with on boards for 6 months that I went up and introduced myself to, but I wish I would have been more forward with people I didn't recognize, too.

TondaB · 08-02-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Fish 47

This will be my first show and I'm so excited!

You too Big Fish! I don't believe we have worked together but would love to meet ya. Hit me up on ICQ and I will give you a number you can reach me at

chase · 08-02-2005, 10:20 AM

A schedule is good, but don't be anal about it if other things come up. I intended to hit all the seminars last year, and didn't end up at a single one. But it was still a good show for me because I met so many people, and I learned more talking with some of them than I would have at the seminars.

JUSTB · 08-02-2005, 10:46 AM

def don't be shy...everyone is very friendly, even if you just walk up and introdue yourself.

xxxice · 08-02-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TondaB

Vanderweb,

I would love to meet you! Hit me up on ICQ and I will give you my cell #.

great will do thanks

xxxice · 08-03-2005, 10:15 AM

ok got almost everything in order will be there thursday around 1 pm

Tam · 08-03-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

The only suggestion I'd make is don't be a wallflower. Go up and introduce yourself to others.

Too many times I hear how shitty a show was because everyone hung out with their friends and weren't open to meeting new people.

That's the biggest crock I've ever heard.

I've introduced myself to a ton of people and not ONCE have I been given the brushoff.

This industry is full of people who, if nothing else, are extremely sociable in person. Not always socially CORRECT, but social nonetheless.

BOY oh boy do you ever speak the truth..... I remember a certain someone scaring the living hell out of me....... before I knew what was going on, some MORON jumped in my face screaming "TAM" and throwing arms around me... I didn't know whether to run or hug back..... and for the next 12 hours I was trying to figure out who this "moron" was. rotfl

IT WAS YOU!!!!!!!!!!

I will be getting there for my second trip tomorrow and I better damn well get another one of these hugs from you.

But THIS time, I will know who that moron was. lmao

xxxice · 08-03-2005, 10:23 AM

Just in case you see me wandering around like an emu here is my pic. Please feel free to say hello

chase · 08-03-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vanderweb

Just in case you see me wandering around like an emu here is my pic. Please feel free to say hello

Heh, not bad, I wouldn't mind you wandering near me.

ronaldo · 08-03-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tam

BOY oh boy do you ever speak the truth..... I remember a certain someone scaring the living hell out of me....... before I knew what was going on, some MORON jumped in my face screaming "TAM" and throwing arms around me... I didn't know whether to run or hug back..... and for the next 12 hours I was trying to figure out who this "moron" was. rotfl

IT WAS YOU!!!!!!!!!!

I will be getting there for my second trip tomorrow and I better damn well get another one of these hugs from you.

But THIS time, I will know who that moron was. lmao

lol, I don't QUITE remember it THAT way, but that's close yes.

Never would I just up and hug a woman who didn't know who I was. After Cyndalie kicked me in the nads (sadly not a form of foreplay), I learned my lesson.

Dalai lama · 08-03-2005, 11:17 AM

Dont worry in real they are real nice and lovely people ;)

Tam · 08-03-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

lol, I don't QUITE remember it THAT way, but that's close yes.

Never would I just up and hug a woman who didn't know who I was. After Cyndalie kicked me in the nads (sadly not a form of foreplay), I learned my lesson.

rotflmfao
Well, it's not exactly, but it sure was the way it seemed to me....... I didn't know who the hell you were, I kept racing thru my head for nicks that posted by that name that was on your tag thingie...... rotfl With that being my first show, I sure didn't know what to expect and I was being hugged more than I have in my 22 years of marriage. LMAO

Kevsh · 08-03-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

You'll have a blast the first show you go to. One thing I'd suggest is that you set up a game plan for it tho.

Are you there to meet people and just hang out or are you there to network and find new sponsor programs and traffic deals?

The show floor is great to meet up with people for lunch and pick up some nice trinkets from the booths - but 80% of all the "real" business gets done over lunch/dinner and smaller social gatherings.

Set up a schedule - decide what parties you are going to attend and if there are people you'd like to meet up with in person - be sure to email them now and exchange cell phone numbers.

With email and ICQ we get alot done - but there is no substitute for a few eye to eye meet ups from the trade show.

I'm a first-timer to Internext but not to other (sometimes mainstream) shows and these are all good tips, esp. the "80% of all real business ..." part. How true.

What I think is needed is a calendar that shows all the events, happenings, tournaments etc. in one neat package. I have tried to keep a list of everything but it's a lesson in futility lol

Hope to see everyone there and put some faces to names for the so many I have never met before.

ronaldo · 08-03-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevsh

What I think is needed is a calendar that shows all the events, happenings, tournaments etc. in one neat package. I have tried to keep a list of everything but it's a lesson in futility lol

JFK's still got the closest I've seen to this at www.fubarwebmasters.com

cypocrypt · 08-03-2005, 11:43 AM

this will be my first time in FL...always have a booth in vegas but never done FL 'til this year so im assuming is going to be a different experience...will be nice to see lots of people i dont get to see and hang out with often

xxxice · 08-03-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chase

Heh, not bad, I wouldn't mind you wandering near me.

Thank you

Trixxxia · 08-03-2005, 12:57 PM

vanderweb, what I suggest is that you have your business cards everywhere you go. Make extra sure that anyone you meet gets one and make sure to ask for one from everyone. At the time it'll seem like alot of cards to hold onto but once you get back, you'll see that there's opportunities everywhere. My first show was in Quebec last year and I gave those cards out like there was some Ferrari being given if I replaced my pile with others' cards

) With that goal in mind, I made great contacts and lots of allies & friends.

xxxice · 08-03-2005, 01:01 PM

great tips by everyone thank u! I am glad i posted this thread!

Trixxxia · 08-03-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vanderweb

great tips by everyone thank u! I am glad i posted this thread!

One more thing - make sure your ICQ info is on your card.

BigasMoe · 08-03-2005, 01:10 PM

You'll have a great time if you pace yourself and don't go overboard.

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ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	The only suggestion I'd make is don't be a wallflower. Go up and introduce yourself to others. Too many times I hear how shitty a show was because everyone hung out with their friends and weren't open to meeting new people. That's the biggest crock I've ever heard. I've introduced myself to a ton of people and not ONCE have I been given the brushoff. This industry is full of people who, if nothing else, are extremely sociable in person. Not always socially CORRECT, but social nonetheless.

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Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	nothing to fear were all nice people, ;)

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Bama Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,727	You'll have a blast the first show you go to. One thing I'd suggest is that you set up a game plan for it tho. Are you there to meet people and just hang out or are you there to network and find new sponsor programs and traffic deals? The show floor is great to meet up with people for lunch and pick up some nice trinkets from the booths - but 80% of all the "real" business gets done over lunch/dinner and smaller social gatherings. Set up a schedule - decide what parties you are going to attend and if there are people you'd like to meet up with in person - be sure to email them now and exchange cell phone numbers. With email and ICQ we get alot done - but there is no substitute for a few eye to eye meet ups from the trade show.

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TondaB Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 3,162	Vanderweb, I would love to meet you! Hit me up on ICQ and I will give you my cell #. __________________ ICQ: 61462417

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chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	Good tips.. Vegas in Jan was my first show and the only thing I regret was being as shy as I was....there were people I had been friendly with on boards for 6 months that I went up and introduced myself to, but I wish I would have been more forward with people I didn't recognize, too. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

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chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	A schedule is good, but don't be anal about it if other things come up. I intended to hit all the seminars last year, and didn't end up at a single one. But it was still a good show for me because I met so many people, and I learned more talking with some of them than I would have at the seminars. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

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JUSTB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: tampa Posts: 1,740	def don't be shy...everyone is very friendly, even if you just walk up and introdue yourself.

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xxxice Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,042	ok got almost everything in order will be there thursday around 1 pm

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xxxice Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,042	Just in case you see me wandering around like an emu here is my pic. Please feel free to say hello

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cypocrypt Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York and on icq 108422465 Posts: 1,851	this will be my first time in FL...always have a booth in vegas but never done FL 'til this year so im assuming is going to be a different experience...will be nice to see lots of people i dont get to see and hang out with often

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Trixxxia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,600	vanderweb, what I suggest is that you have your business cards everywhere you go. Make extra sure that anyone you meet gets one and make sure to ask for one from everyone. At the time it'll seem like alot of cards to hold onto but once you get back, you'll see that there's opportunities everywhere. My first show was in Quebec last year and I gave those cards out like there was some Ferrari being given if I replaced my pile with others' cards ) With that goal in mind, I made great contacts and lots of allies & friends.

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xxxice Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,042	great tips by everyone thank u! I am glad i posted this thread!

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BigasMoe Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I Thought You Knew! Posts: 1,401	You'll have a great time if you pace yourself and don't go overboard. __________________ Um Still BigasMoe icq#:249892809