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Optimism and IUSA

1/20/2022

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"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude!"
Zig Ziglar
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by Skip Cohen

​I wandered by this billboard in my travels to and from IUSA over the last week. I didn't know a thing about the sponsor, but I liked the message, and it's so true. And I did wander to their website just now and hit a couple of uplifting videos.

But when it comes to uplifting, I'm not sure anything could be as uplifting as the IUSA convention. This isn't meant to be a long drawn-out post about attitude, But Zig Ziglar's quote above really says it all. 

Nothing could demonstrate Ziglar's point better than the crowds at the show this week. Platypod had a booth, and we were busy, non-stop right up to the last minute. And most of the other exhibitors I spoke with had a nice flow of traffic as well.

In terms of the attendees, people were excited to be back out and in personal contact. Zoom meetings have been great to keep in touch, but it's not the same as being with live people. While masks came off in the restaurants, various dinners, the bar, etc., for the most part, everyone was respectful of the relevant health issues.

People were hungry to talk to the vendors, instructors, and each other. Plus, it seemed like a younger crowd than I'm used to seeing at PPA conventions, which was outstanding. It was a good mix of photographers just starting out combined with those more established, as well senior veterans.


When it came to a strong platform of education, PPA covered all the bases. The class selection was terrific, plus "Networking Avenue" on Sunday evening, gave attendees a chance to enjoy various demonstrations, and ask questions of the speakers in a more informal environment.

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Last but not least, as an exhibiting vendor, because the show was smaller than past years, although PPA  managed to give the show a big feel with 80-90 companies represented, attendees got time to talk to each company. It was definitely a time for network building.

The shot below was the Pixel Connection booth on the show's last day. They were mobbed every day with non-stop traffic.

So, circle the dates for 2023 in Nashville, January 22-24, at the Gaylord Opryland. And if we can get the covid issues into the rearview mirror a little more, it's going to be another outstanding show. Platypod chose its booth for next year, and by the end of the show, the 2023 trade show floor was on its way to looking pretty good!
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Claude Jodoin
1/20/2022 05:16:59 pm

Great quote from Zig Ziglar. Saw him live about 30 years ago. One of the best speakers I ever heard, along with Lou Holtz on a separate occasion. I also photographed Lou when he was brought in to speak to a bunch of Lawyers near my town. 2 of the top motivational guys in the biz. Then there is You, Skip!

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Norma Grieve link
1/24/2022 08:13:20 am

Nothing infuses motivation or creativity more than the sparkling energy and enthusiasm igniting a group of photographers!

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