S2:E7: Make The PPAI Expo Work For You | Sponsored By Outdoor Cap
Thinking you can’t get away in January? This one’s for you.
In the Season 2 finale, Josh and Stacy tackle the common objections – cost, time, and “I’ll just hit my regional” – and show why The PPAI Expo pays you back in ideas, relationships and momentum that last all year. You’ll get practical, field-tested tips for doing Vegas on a budget, building a smart plan, and staying healthy and focused so you come home sharper and ready to win. Featuring rapid-fire advice from Ashley Van Der Stuyf (PPAI), Brian Swift (Swift Sourcing), Drew Holmgreen (PPAI), Jade Crider (Hasseman Marketing), Kate Nash (Raining Rose Promos), and Vera Minot (Southwest Solutions).
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- The math works. Member registration is free – lock flights and hotel early to control costs, and use PPAI’s negotiated room blocks for value and convenience.
- Time is leverage. A few focused days at Expo deliver first-look products, face-to-face trust and partnerships you can’t duplicate online – the ROI compounds all year.
- Regional shows are great – but not the same. The PPAI Expo is the whole industry under one roof, with full-category depth, activations and executives on the floor.
- Plan the week, then leave space. Map must-see booths and sessions, use the website and SAGE tools and build white space for serendipity – that’s where deals often start.
- Stay plugged in. Subscribe to PPAI Newslink for daily highlights so you don’t miss what matters.
- Work the community. Hit meetups for international, regional, women, young pros and DEI communities – relationships formed here accelerate strategy for the year.
- Pro tips pay off. Rotate comfortable shoes and hydrate like it’s your job. Keep healthy snacks and a reusable bottle; use show floor water stations. Build a quick mental map of your hotel and the convention routes to reduce overwhelm and increase chance encounters. Leave some nights open – the best conversations often happen off-agenda.
- Signal seriousness. Showing up in Vegas says your brand is invested – clients and partners notice.
If you want the full advantage this industry offers, you have to be in Las Vegas in January. Book early, arrive with a plan, stay open to surprise – and turn one week into a year of results.
Register today: Visit PPAI.org/expo.
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