First Tradeshow in Chicago
November 25th, 2008
It is Sunday night and I just wanted to give a quick update on how Head 2 Toe Publications’ premier went at the American Speech and Hearing Convention in Chicago. It was a huge success! I flew Amy in for the conference so she could hear the great feedback I hear all the time. I wanted her to be encouraged since she worked so hard on creating the idea and co writing the book with me. During my flight to Chicago on Wednesday morning, I read the book 7 Practices of Effective Ministry. My dad had given me this book and said that I would learn some great advice on how to have an effective business. Dad is right again! When I met up with Amy at Midway airport, I told her that we were going to have our celebration dinner tonight (Wednesday) before ASHA began. Most companies celebrate after the show but I decided that we should kick off our first show with a celebration. It also gave me a chance to sit and share the company goals with her.
We exhibited for 3 days from 9am-5pm and each day we were busy. We had a lot of positive feedback and constant flow. After hearing people walk by and say, “H2T” or “That’s that company I was telling you about.” this made me so glad that I took the advice of my mentors about branding. I am also glad that I made decisions based on my knowledge because it paid off. Amy kept saying that she was so glad to be there because it was all real to her now. I was also approached about distributing in the United Kingdom. I can’t believe that our very first product will be featured this summer in the UK.
There is so much to be thankful for. I might not have won the final prize of the Seeds for Success contest but I would not have been able to go to Chicago for our first tradeshow. I feel like a winner! Once again, I am reminded that it is so important to focus on the positive or you might miss the obvious blessings in front of you.
