What did you think of Nashville 03 - tanTALK

Soakinuptherays · 11-10-2003, 08:09 AM

In our booth, it seemed like overall number were down but the people that were missing were the small of employees running from booth to booth to see how many samples they could get.

My impression was that everyone was very serious and professional. We stayed very busy explaining our products to attendees. We had a fantastic response and many good questions.

A very good show.

TanningEmporium · 11-10-2003, 09:14 AM

Yes, Greg, everytime we went by your booth, you were busy...so wasnt really able to talk to you.
The show seemed like there was less people this year.
And those who only went for lotions, well I am sure they were disappointed. I did get some free samples and bottles of new stuff. I say it was way different, I did like that they did have some new features and more folks at the bed booths to talk to ya.
It was nice not to be pushed around, so I would say that I enjoyed it.
Looking for next year already, I here it is going to be in Florida..Do they have dates yet?

Soakinuptherays · 11-10-2003, 11:20 AM

Orlando - next year is Nov. 12-14 --- Gaylord Palms

richard9091 · 11-10-2003, 11:22 AM

It did seem to me that there were fewer people running around collecting lotions. I'm glad they cut back on that.
IF they gave away lotions like they did afew years ago, you wouldn't be able to move for the 20 somthing year old hair dressers and all their employees choking up all the isles. I thought it was a good show with alot of new, interesting products. If it wasn't for shows like this, I wouldn't know of half the products available to business like ours.
Richard Baker
Forrest City Health & Fitness

sunkissedtan · 11-10-2003, 01:35 PM

I wasn't able to go this year, but I am hoping to go next year. So, It's going to be in Florida and not Nashville next year. I hope you all had fun this year!

pam · 11-10-2003, 02:45 PM

It was a good show. I liked being able to walk around and not be jostled around all the time. Also, it was easier to talk to reps at booths. It seemed like the crowd was spread out through the day instead of so busy early. I didn't see people loaded down with stuff like in the past. We only got a few things that we really wanted to try. I thought the classes were good for all levels. My employee, manager and myself all got different things from some of the same classes. They are pretty basic but sometimes it is good to hear the basics again from a different perspective. I can always learn something. Smart Tables on Friday night was a good networking event. It was great fun to have a drink with some Tan Talkers later Friday night. Now I am exhausted and want to nap! Looking forward to seeing Mickey next year!
Pam

TanningEmporium · 11-10-2003, 03:31 PM

Yeah, I am looking forward to florida...nice and sunny lets hope. Pam it was great to meet you on Friday nite...even though it was small, I like having a face to go with the name....

freeman02 · 11-10-2003, 07:56 PM

We had a little trouble getting there,but it was great when we did!I always love to see what new lotions are out for the new season.We really had a good time,but there is always too much walking!!!!!!

Rhino · 11-11-2003, 09:28 PM

Yes!!!!! I will probably be back next year then, if they have cut back on the free for all, my husband and I weren't impressed the first year we went and decided we would not return until it got professional. So fla great I have to take my kids to disney anyway so make it business and family. Great to here it is going professional maybe we will start to be taken serious as an industry then.

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11-10-2003, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 24	In our booth, it seemed like overall number were down but the people that were missing were the small of employees running from booth to booth to see how many samples they could get. My impression was that everyone was very serious and professional. We stayed very busy explaining our products to attendees. We had a fantastic response and many good questions. A very good show.

11-10-2003, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	Yes, Greg, everytime we went by your booth, you were busy...so wasnt really able to talk to you. The show seemed like there was less people this year. And those who only went for lotions, well I am sure they were disappointed. I did get some free samples and bottles of new stuff. I say it was way different, I did like that they did have some new features and more folks at the bed booths to talk to ya. It was nice not to be pushed around, so I would say that I enjoyed it. Looking for next year already, I here it is going to be in Florida..Do they have dates yet?

11-10-2003, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 24	Orlando - next year is Nov. 12-14 --- Gaylord Palms

11-10-2003, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
richard9091 Join Date: Dec 17 2002 Location: Forrest City, Ar. Posts: 228 Rep Power: 22	It did seem to me that there were fewer people running around collecting lotions. I'm glad they cut back on that. IF they gave away lotions like they did afew years ago, you wouldn't be able to move for the 20 somthing year old hair dressers and all their employees choking up all the isles. I thought it was a good show with alot of new, interesting products. If it wasn't for shows like this, I wouldn't know of half the products available to business like ours. Richard Baker Forrest City Health & Fitness

11-10-2003, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
sunkissedtan I'm Banned Join Date: Jul 9 2003 Location: Funky Town Posts: 354 Rep Power: 0	I wasn't able to go this year, but I am hoping to go next year. So, It's going to be in Florida and not Nashville next year. I hope you all had fun this year!

11-10-2003, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	It was a good show. I liked being able to walk around and not be jostled around all the time. Also, it was easier to talk to reps at booths. It seemed like the crowd was spread out through the day instead of so busy early. I didn't see people loaded down with stuff like in the past. We only got a few things that we really wanted to try. I thought the classes were good for all levels. My employee, manager and myself all got different things from some of the same classes. They are pretty basic but sometimes it is good to hear the basics again from a different perspective. I can always learn something. Smart Tables on Friday night was a good networking event. It was great fun to have a drink with some Tan Talkers later Friday night. Now I am exhausted and want to nap! Looking forward to seeing Mickey next year! Pam

11-10-2003, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	Yeah, I am looking forward to florida...nice and sunny lets hope. Pam it was great to meet you on Friday nite...even though it was small, I like having a face to go with the name....

11-10-2003, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
freeman02 Join Date: Oct 28 2003 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	We had a little trouble getting there,but it was great when we did!I always love to see what new lotions are out for the new season.We really had a good time,but there is always too much walking!!!!!!

11-11-2003, 09:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rhino Join Date: Jul 17 2001 Location: Washington/PNW Posts: 181 Rep Power: 23	Yes!!!!! I will probably be back next year then, if they have cut back on the free for all, my husband and I weren't impressed the first year we went and decided we would not return until it got professional. So fla great I have to take my kids to disney anyway so make it business and family. Great to here it is going professional maybe we will start to be taken serious as an industry then.

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