Tips for a successful Internext trip?

[emmanuelle]

Originally Posted by GonZo

What underware?
I go freeballing like my hero Far L!

I don't know which is more disturbing. Knowing that you don't wear panties, or that you know Farrell does not

[guestcam]

Originally Posted by Odie

set up your meeetings/ w/ ppl in advance and get everyone's cell #'s as well so that you can find ppl...I had the hardest time finding ppl that I wanted to see cuz my phone wouldn't work down there last year..

set up a schedule for the parties and dinners as well and find out who's going to each event if you can..makes for easier networking opps!

Good points here. Well many people have sound points.

To add to Odie's point, Now, before you go, think about what you NEED in your business. Content? Sponsors? Traffic? SMS processor? etc

Make a list begining with MUST HAVE, ending with "maybe if a better deal" items.

Having that list will of course help you make the list Odie talked about - WHO do you want to seek out.

And YEAH, the party list Nothing like having that party list in your back pocket. Especially the ones that need invites and or are unlisted in the offical directory.

Other thoughts:
VEGAS gets cold in January. a 'short walk two casinos down - not worth waiting in the taxi line - can be a bitch of a walk when you are dressed for the hot crowded suite party you are heading to, if you are sans a sweater

A pen and maybe a small pocket stapler so the guys business card can be attached to that flier with the show special. You put those two items in your bag without a staple and good luck matching the 12 cards with the 10 fliers when noones mother company on the cards matches the product on the fliers.

Harry
Hey if you have room for a charismatic guy like myself at your unlisted party - by all means send me a email or pm

[Chop Smith]

Is Harry having an unlisted party?

[guestcam]

hehehe. Harry is ALWAYS up for a party. I just need the right group of women to talk me in to it. Should take all of 5 minutes..........I do plan on having a GREAT time on the 4th watching the Rose Bowl likely someplace in Harrah's.

its a 5pm kickoff and SC will be kicking ass. Where/when the after party happens TBA

[XXXPhoto]

Orange TicTacs... Keeps yer breath fresh and provides easy excuse to start convo with someone...

[Linkster]

I can see that conversation:
hey cool Tic tacs
Yeah - hey ya wanna send me a million surfers?
OK
Here have a tic tac
Nahh - off to smoke another rock

[XXXPhoto]

lol... pretty much...

[Bree]

Bring a small bottle of hand cleanser or wipes... you don't want covention crud.

Drink lots of water.

Smile.

Ask the person you're talking to for a business card and then write down what you talk about on the back.

The Internext site has a floor layout with booths... look at it now and get an idea of where people are located. When you get on the floor it's more confusing.

Be courteous, professional and friendly. You never get a second chance at a first impression.

Look out for flying tits on the last day ;-)

[SirMoby]

Originally Posted by Bree

Bring a small bottle of hand cleanser or wipes... you don't want covention crud.

Have you ever seen "Monk"?

[Hellpuppy]

Originally Posted by Bree

Bring a small bottle of hand cleanser or wipes... you don't want covention crud.

Drink lots of water.

Bingo, there's the two big ones for feeling good while in vegas.

Purell hand cleaner requires no water and using it before eating anything helps fight off the crud.

And even in winter, it's still a desert and very dry. Grab a bottle of water every opportunity you get, especially if you're also planning on drinking alcohol.

[Bree]

Originally Posted by SirMoby

Have you ever seen "Monk"?

Yup..

Have you ever been to a convention? or worked at a booth? you'd be happy to wash your hands LOL I know I was !!

One year a sponsor was giving away those little bottles of Purell...