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My First PRI Exhibit Experience

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Post  Wheelie58 December 2nd 2012, 8:40 pm

I just got back to the world headquarters of Keith Fulp Motorsports...got unloaded from the Atlanta/Orlando trip and...while sipping a cool Pabst Blue Ribbon...was thinking about my first experience of being an exhibitor.
It was a LOT of work!
The process of deciding what to put in my tiny 10'x10' booth....how to display it...how to arrange it..how to haul it in and out of the convention center, was pretty much fun. All of my display hardware was home made here in GA in the KFM shop and at Engine Systems. I was completely outclassed by the really nice ($$) professional displays that many of the other vendors had, but was still pretty happy with how it all looked.
They wanted $300 to "rent" carpet, so after a trip to Home Depot and about $85, I was set with my own. No getting around the electricity deal. It costs about $190 for a little outlet. They tried to charge me for an extension cord, but finally gave in and just let me borrow it. Cool
Getting everything unloaded was a tedious process, but the people at the Orange County Convention Center really were nice and patient with me blocking a loading dock with the old F350 for a while.
The show days were really great. I met so many cool people....and talked with a LOT of hard core BBF racers.
Heck...I even got a new order for making a couple of motor plates for 409 Chevys!
Down side...I never really got to see the show. My buddy Ted from Engine Systems was a big help, along with his pal Roy, but I didn't want to miss out on anything at my booth.
Next year the show will be in Indy, and I already have plans to be there. Plans for a Big Block Ford area have begun with a couple other folks that have expressed interest. If I am lucky, maybe Lem and Charlie will be there to sign autographs!
I won't make it to IMIS at Indy, but I bet it will be a great show next week.
Here is what I ended up with.
Keith

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Post  5pointslow December 2nd 2012, 8:58 pm

looks like you had a very nice setup keith Cool
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Post  maverick532 December 2nd 2012, 8:59 pm

Keith it was great meeting you and your friends at your display . I enjoyed the conversation and information . The display was spot on in displaying what you have to offer , I think you excuted it very well .

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Post  QtrWarrior December 2nd 2012, 9:03 pm

Keith,

There was nothing wrong with your display, It's the products and services that count !
Next year, we need to use your display as a meeting point for all our forum brothers..

Good job !
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Post  bbf-falcon December 2nd 2012, 10:59 pm

Looks killer to me Keith Very Happy

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Post  dfree383 December 3rd 2012, 1:11 am

Awsome Keith, I hope to make it to next year
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Post  Wheelie58 December 3rd 2012, 7:48 am

Thanks guys!
Yeah...the BBF Lounge would be cool.
Some of the mega displays had leather couch areas for hanging out.
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Post  ultimatelenny December 3rd 2012, 12:10 pm

It was nice meeting you Keith and getting to chat for a moment, as you were kept busy. Display was good and hope it should bring more business your way.
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Post  yellowhorse7 December 3rd 2012, 7:02 pm

Nothing wrong with the display Keith. Very cool show. WTF with them moving it to indy though. It's been in Orlando for ever
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Post  powerstrokeace December 3rd 2012, 8:43 pm

Looks great to me Keith..

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Post  Lem Evans December 3rd 2012, 8:58 pm

Damn keith....that's a new world record price to be an exhibitionish Suspect

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Post  QtrWarrior December 3rd 2012, 9:13 pm

yellowhorse7 wrote:Nothing wrong with the display Keith. Very cool show. WTF with them moving it to indy though. It's been in Orlando for ever

Been in Orlando since 2006. It was in Indy before that..
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Post  Wheelie58 December 4th 2012, 9:32 am

Lem Evans wrote:Damn keith....that's a new world record price to be an exhibitionish Suspect

You don't even want to know what the whole deal ended up costing..... Rolling Eyes
Hopefully, down the line...some of the contacts may pay off in good business deals.

I may even have some of my things on display at IMIS this week, if my plan works.

Thanks All!
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Post  steve1071 December 4th 2012, 10:51 am

Keith, great job all around !!
It was a pleasure to meet you, Doug ,and Mike , keep up the good work !

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