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lemmas we run into on the pavement . Discuss challenges or scenarios you face to get practical insights .
• Collect resources for future reference . I can ’ t tell you how many times I found myself needing a certain product from a certain company come mid-summer , six months after the show . Collect digital resources and brochures , or make notes on promising products or techniques . Having this reference material post-conference can help you propose
new ideas to your team or make informed purchasing decisions as well . There are probably 20 more things I could run through , but these few main keys will get you through the show season with some good meat to bring home and disperse amongst your team . With these tips , you ’ ll be prepared to make the most of the opportunities , insights and connections that industry conferences offer . If you see me at one , please stop me and say hello and grab a pic with me . I am excited to meet you and hear your story . As always , if you have any insight or criticisms about this article or anything in it , please feel free to email me at marvin @ blacktopbanter . com , and of course reach out to us at Blacktop Banter on any form of social media . You can listen to the Blacktop Banter Podcast anywhere podcasts are available , and the video versions are always posted to the Blacktop Banter You- Tube Channel .
Marvin Joles III , Owner of Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance and host of Blacktop Banter podcast . You can listen to and watch Blacktop Banter podcasts by visiting https :// blacktopbanter . com
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