For most, Tucson is where it all
begins. After all, for many enthusiasts, it is a warmer climate
with more sunshine than many
parts of the country, and when
you combine that natural fact
with the allure of new beads,
findings, and many other treasures, together with reseller opportunities to make truly sensational buys, Tuscon becomes
an irresistible ‘save the date’!
Best Bead Show is a high energy event that, for many, signals the beginning of a series
of extravaganzas held in every
corner of the country, throughout
the year. Best Bead Show and
its affiliated company, Bead and
Mercantile Show, together, produce some 18 shows total. So,
no matter which location is most
convenient for you, with a little
planning you too will be able to
attend the Best Bead Show of
your choice!
to catch John Iannucci from Best
Bead Show when he actually has
a few moments to share. John
was kind enough to afford RitzyToo enough time for a quick interview, right after ‘Black Friday’,
that we are excited to share with
you here!
Q 1. I know that you chose
your bead show name, Best
Bead Show, carefully, John,
and that you make every effort
to live up to the reputation!
Please explain what makes
Best Bead Show stand out
from the rest. How long have
you been in the bead industry? How many bead shows
have you directed over the
years?
for new clients and
catching up with
current customers.
What makes us
stand out from the
rest is is all part of
the tag line in our
ads, “Integrity Continued” which is
about the way we
at BBS, interact
with our customers-- meaning the
exhibitors, instructors, buyers and
students-never
misleading or overpromising. We are
very straight forward with our dealings and have a
rare trust from those who do
business with us because we
are not “sales people,” we are
“people people.”
And our exhibitors are valued
both by BBS and buyers because they are varied in product,
from large selection hand-made
artisan work to direct importers
from overseas, but with each experience, you know with whom
and what you are involved.
I started in the Bead business
selling listings for a tucson publication part-time, then working full
time selling ads in magazines,
then eventually doing everything
involved with their Bead Shows
related to selling booth space,
coordinating booth location, selling and placing ads in the show
The name was actually chosen directory-- all at the same time!
by the previous owner, but when It all started in 2000 and in 2009
I was with another company I was running the Beast Bead
selling ads in a magazine and Show.
booths at their events, it actually
was the show where I spent most
As you can imagine, it is not easy of my time in Tucson canvasing
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