Expert Advice & Insights for Trade Show Professionals
Chris describes the world's largest retail trade fair, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany with 15 exhibit halls showcasing everything from retail fixtures to trade show exhibits.
Explore ways to better serve a hybrid workforce with Chris and Khalil!
Communication is key to a successful organizational culture. This means talking openly and regularly and using language that's easily understood. Meetings help keep everyone on the same page.
In today's business world, hybrid employees are the MVPs. These multi-talented individuals can wear multiple hats and bring valuable skills to the table. Invest in your team by hiring and cross-training hybrid players to increase flexibility and adaptability. Watch the full clip.
Efficient communication is key to improving internal processes and better serving customers. Make fast decisions, eliminate waste and bottlenecks, and use systems and automation to increase productivity. Tune in to learn more.
Khalil and Chris talk about how to learn to improve productivity and better communication.
Chris shares the importance of financial metrics, clear vision, and selective opportunities in running a successful business.
Chris discusses how his company's speed and responsiveness enabled them to create a hassle-free experience for event industry clients who typically have urgent needs and issues with in-house production and logistics.
Khalil and Chris talk about the benefits of having a clear vision and core offering for a business, and how it can help avoid problems. They also mention the importance of having a system and process in place, and finding ways to bring joy back into work to prevent burnout.
Khalil and Chris talk why it’s necessary to say no to projects that may not be the right fit in order to avoid overpromising and underdelivering, which can damage relationships and reputations.
Khalil and Chris discuss the importance of identifying and focusing on a specific target audience, customer profiles and ideal customer profiles, and investing in local resources for success in business.
Khalil and Chris talk about the importance of targeting a specific market and the challenges of growing a business, including the need for outsourcing and a certain level of revenue. They also discuss the importance of loving business in order to be successful.
Khalil and Chris discuss the importance of having a clear vision for a business and the value of partnerships and outsourcing.
Khalil and Chris discuss the challenges of the pandemic and the need to redefine a business. They mention the importance of understanding one's business and working with fewer, more focused customers.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares how his team bounced back from the pandemic to exactly where they wanted to be.
Michael McMahon shares his views on how to keep people and how much opportunities there are in a volatile marketplace even with human capital.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares how having an upmarket offering, great talent and a tribal approach can lower risk in hiring.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners illustrates what really is the cost of hiring and it’s not the amount you think you know.
Khalil and Chris discuss how hiring for values over skill and investing in company culture can bring someone more meaningful work.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares how he made every team member an admin and entrusted them with accountability.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares about the challenges of having new people in the team while delivering the same service promise to clients.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares his thoughts on hiring based on values or demand for skills and how disciplined we should be in investing in those two types of hires.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners talks about why he made a decision to hire people who are not within the industry.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners describes how their core values helped them hire the right people and a costly mistake he made that changed the trajectory of his company.
Chris Griffin and Michael McMahon discuss the current climate for hiring in the events industry and the challenges it entails.
Michael McMahon of Hill & Partners shares how he started in the EDPA and how it’s been invaluable to him as a small business owner.