2018
Parking Industry Expo Slates Unique Changes to Expo Floor
What follows is a shameless plug for PIE — Read it, there’s some good stuff there. JVH Los Angeles, CA – December 11, 2018 – The premiere parking event of 2019 finds itself even more attractive with the exhibit hall … Continue reading
A City in the Sand
I spent last week traveling to Dubai to speak at Gulf Traffic, a trade event covering parking and traffic and focused on the Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. This is not a particularly large event, with … Continue reading
WIIFM
Paul didn’t realize it, but he wanted an event that stressed WIIFM, that’s “What’s In It For Me.” He wanted an event tailor made for him. He wanted to share his problems with someone who would listen, and maybe listen … Continue reading
The Search for Perfection
What Paul needed was a trade show where he could meet people like him and talk about the problems he was facing. It needed to be diverse enough to cover all aspects of his professions, not just focused on cities, … Continue reading
There Wasn’t Enough Aspirin on the Planet
As Paul thought about the trade events the next day, he realized that what he really liked about the shows was the exhibit hall. It was diverse. There were people there whose job it was to talk to you. He … Continue reading
He Wanted Solutions
The stop for a drink last night was eye opening, but it also added one more problem to his life. A blazing headache. The hour he spent in the bar reminded him of his last trade show. Alone, leery, perhaps … Continue reading
Are You Calling Me Stupid?
This little story is from Julianne over at Flowbird. It can happen to all of us, and perhaps her response to the attendant could go into all our list of ‘perfect’ responses. JVH This past summer I had my favorite … Continue reading
The Pressure Was Intense
Paul awoke worrying about everything, his job, his family, his income, his life in general. OMG the pressure was intense. His boss was looking over his shoulder, his employees were looking for leadership, his wife really wanted that new car. … Continue reading
Every Day Above Ground is a Good Day! Let’s Focus on the Present
My friend Carla Green over at Clarity Designworks sent this thoughtful missif today. I felt it needed a wider view. Thanks Carla: When I ask a certain friend of mine how he is, his response is often, “Every day above … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Its Thanksgiving and time to think about things we can be thankful for. One can quickly list friends, family, good health, and the ease of getting the very meal you are eating while chronicling all the good things that are … Continue reading