Review from the Summit: Show & Event Misconceptions / Recommendations

The next section of the Home Improvement Economic Summit focused on shows and events.

Two of our Senior Account Executives are experts when it comes to producing a quality event and avoiding some of the key errors that many companies make.

My son David began by discussing the misconceptions that many company owners and managers have about shows and events. Among these are:

  • My promoters are at work
  • My promoters follow the script
  • My promoters are doing the best they can (considering the market we’re in!)

Frequently, the owner/manager is not involved enough in the event and as a result these three misconceptions cause him to accept the “status quo” as the best his company can do.

A more “hands on” approach is necessary to make your event successful and this is what Brian Smith discussed. Among his recommendations were that:

  • Don’t use sales reps: They will contaminate the presentation process – use Promoters instead
  • Don’t allow Promoters to work alone: They need to be managed
  • Do not allow people to sit in chairs: This is supposed to be a job! Your people need to approach it that way. Sitting in a chair transmits low energy to the prospect
  • Ensure you calculate fully-loaded costs: They’re a lot more than you might think
  • Don’t just market at home improvement shows: There are lots of other great places to be.
  • You need the right tools: Pictures, light-weight materials, uniforms, reminders
  • You need documentation to control the definition of a lead: Unless you’re only working sweepstakes or some customer completed form.
  • You have to control the conversation: Otherwise Promoters will say too much or too little.

In the next posting, I will review the presentation of one of the most creative minds in the business who has become a master of holding successful events. You will also have the opportunity to view an excerpt from his recent demonstration at a local show.

I want to thank the entire team at Dave Yoho Associates for meeting with our Canvassing Managers last week. The knowledge we learned in only one day was invaluable.

Jason Hollister, Proximity Marketing Manager
RbA Southard Corporation

It was an honor for us to have Dave Yoho Associates hold a sales meeting for our team. Everyone was enthralled by the powerful content that we are already implementing throughout our business.

Rick Otto, VP of Sales
Coach House Garages

We have been working a long time to reach a “million-dollar month”, and this September we finally accomplished our goal! The Dave Yoho Associates model and training tools are without a doubt the keys to our success.

Chuck Cometti, General Manager
RbA of Central New York

Dave Yoho Associates produced amazing results for us! Every percentage point of improvement in our lead issue rate translated to an additional $500,000 in business.

Brian Leader, Founder
Improveit! Home Remodeling

I’ve had the privilege of using Dave Yoho Associates consulting services for the last three years. It’s by far the best single business decision I’ve made. Their structure, training, and business coaching are second to none.

Michael James, CEO
Classic Exteriors

The advice we received from Dave Yoho Associates enabled us to increase our volume with 19% less leads in the first year alone!

Joe Francis, President
Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows

We found Dave Yoho Associates extremely professional and knowledgeable in evaluating our current business model and recommending specific solutions that will improve our efficiency and profit.

Wasyl Bodnar, President
Ventana Design, Sales, and Manufacturing

When it comes to consulting advice for the home improvement industry, Dave Yoho Associates has no equal. We have worked with them for over 15 years and we are ecstatic about the results!

Daniel Green, Sr. Vice President
Solarshield

I’ve been a client of Dave Yoho Associates since opening my business six years ago. In that time, their training program and sales methods have helped us build a successful organization. Their system is the best I’ve seen so far in any industry!

Ken Sherman, Owner
Brookstone Windows & Doors

We are grateful to have Dave Yoho Associates work with our entire team. I firmly believe the improved performance of our event marketing team is directly tied to your coaching over the last couple of years.

Scott Barr, Steward
Southwest Exteriors

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