From August until now

It has been a long time since my last update.
The Surf Expo tradeshow was an incredible experience. I made friends with many other exhibitors and met some interesting retailers from all over the U.S. and Caribbean. I can report the following;

Number of times I got lost trying to enter/exit the exhibit hall - 7
Almost got sick - 2 times
Cried - 3-4 times
Got Drunk - 0 times
My booth help got drunk - Every night
Smiled - 1 million times
Giggled and laughed - 1 million times
Met the nicest and sweetest men from California - Everyday

I forgot many things, and brought too many things. It was a fantastic tradeshow as I learned more in those 3 days than I could have ever learned from a business advisor. I wish I wish I wish, well the list is too long.

I have been absorbing everything I learned. It is a good thing (for me) that business is slow.

The company that runs Surf Expo was fabulous and Lindsey helped me navigate and make the most out of my booth and show experience. My Salty Chix gear was featured in the fashion show with models from California. It was a choreographed fashion show that was fabulous and our outfits looked hot. My sales were not great but that is o.k. Everybody told me it would take 3 - 5 shows to be taken seriously and build up a client list. We shall see. I do know that next time I will be better prepared with more graphics, less booth help and the ability to set up in record time!