All Hallows Eve-nt - A Halloween Brand Ambassador SPECIAL!Philip Victor shares his story of breaking BADChannon Adde tells us about her interaction with KhaleesiKristina Fryk has an ALARMING experience.Larry Wyatt finds out about BLOOD and STIT

Using Ear Prompters / Steve Multer, Corporate Storyteller

Oct 19th, 2020 42m 40s

Ear Prompter tips from Philip Victor, Rick Gerber, Sasha Love Higgins, Larry Wyatt, Sara Konecky, and Shannon Dade.Corporate Storytelling -Steve Multer’s first tradeshow as a presenter for Live Marketing in Chicago started as an actor on stage.

The BEST & WORST places to work / Amy Cosgrove, tradeshow staffer

Oct 8th, 2020 39m 24s

Q&A With Amy Cosgrove:Starting a career as a “costumed character” Getting her first “gig” in Boston, MAHow to get the NEXT gig and building her reputation in Boston and Philadelphia Working with more than one agency so that she is turning work

The most “unique” products ever worked for / Auto Shows with Laura Harwood - Las Vegas showgirl.

Sep 16th, 2020 31m 55s

The most “unique” products ever worked for question team: Laura Harwood, Amy Cosgrove, Philip Victor, Rick Gerber, Channon Dade, Laura Harwood - Las Vegas showgirl.Remembering her first tradeshow in Detroit at Cobo Hall and how she got her firs

Aching Feet / Sara Konecky, branding associate - crowd gatherer

Sep 7th, 2020 35m 56s

Aching Feet - Sara Konecky, branding associate/crowd gathererHow Sara got into the business of crowd gathering and event staffing at tradeshows.Crowd gatherer, hostess, or associate, what do you like to call yourself.What are the duties of a cr

Tradeshow Give-Aways / Chef Anton - Trick-shot Sales Entertainer

Aug 28th, 2020 39m 46s

Season 1, Episode 13 - Tradeshow Give-Aways / Chef Anton - Trick-shot Sales EntertainerHow do variety acts work in brand activations?How to best use a professional brand ambassador to assist with crowd dynamics in a live presentationUsing a ded

MASTERCLASS in tradeshow presenting with Scotty Meltzer / Should you go to dinner with your client?

Aug 22nd, 2020 44m 30s

Question: What do you do if your client asks you to dinner?Scotty Meltzer, Tradeshow juggler - Comedy IndustriesToday’s episode is a MASTERCLASS in tradeshow presenting (period).What is a “tradeshow juggler”? Adding a commercial message to a va

Face The Event: COVID-19 Special Edition

Aug 15th, 2020 33m 53s

In this episode, we are taking a focused look into how the brand ambassador, tradeshow staffer world has changed since March 2020.Scott Tokar announces his new companion podcast “Convention(al) Protocol” available right here where you found THI

I'm not contracted to do THAT / and an interview with BA, Kristina Fryk

Aug 7th, 2020 29m 42s

Episode 10, Season 1 - Scott Tokar asks, "What do you do when you are asked to do something above and beyond your contract"?An Interview with Kristina Fryk, a brand ambassador from the Pacific Northwest.In Kristina's 3 Years as a Brand Ambassad

Voice tips/loss of voice and an interview with BA, Channon Dade.

Jul 31st, 2020 31m 20s

This week's episode isn’t at a loss for words, because Scott Tokar finds out how to SAVE your VOICE on an activation…Scott interviews Channon Dade who has over a decade of experience as a crowd gatherer, host, emcee, trainer, and is now talent

Scanning Badges / Sasha Love Higgins Brand Ambassador & Corporate Story Teller

Jul 24th, 2020 44m 38s

Scott Tokar talks about scanning badges for maximum quantification on the show floor with Alexis Baize, Philip Victor, Rick Gerber, Jenifer Canale, Robin Bell, Channon Dade & Larry Wyatt.Then Scott interviews Sasha Higgins to find out how she g

Make-up / Becky Jo Schwarz & how to get booked as a brand ambassador

Jul 16th, 2020 50m 15s

Episode 7, Season 1 Make-up episode!Becky Jo Schwarz of CE Talent talks with us and shares the secrets of what are agents REALLY looking for in brand ambassadors and event staffers?What kind of photos should you submit to an agency and why thos

Shoes / Rick Gerber & On Premises Bar Activations

Jul 10th, 2020 46m 48s

Shoes and standing all day on an activation.Rick Gerber - With over 40,000 on-premises bar promotions, Rick shares brand ambassador tips for working with a major beer brand around the world.Rick walks us through his 30+ year career as an in-per

Getting TO the show / Plus, an interview with Larry Wyatt

Jul 2nd, 2020 40m 55s

If parking is at a premium, how should you get to an activation or event? Walk, Uber, or pay $60 to park? This week we hear from the tradeshow experts Alexis Baize, Becky Jo Schwarz, Robin Bell, Jennifer Canale, and Phillip Victor to find out!O

What to wear, attire on the gig / Plus, an interview with Jennifer Canale

Jun 25th, 2020 40m 29s

What to wear, attire on the job - Alexis Baize, Becky Jo Schwarz, Veronica Tevelde, Robin Bell, Jennifer Canale, Philip Victor, Larry WyattJeniffer canale interview - Badge scanning and crowd gathering, making a long term career out of event st

How to handle "unwanted" attention / Plus, an interview with Philip Victor

Jun 18th, 2020 53m 21s

Season 1, Episode 3: Scott Tokar discusses flirting and unwanted attention during activation with Robin Bell, Veronica Tevelde, Becky Jo Schwarz, Alexis Baize, Jennifer Canale, and Philip Victor. We bring you a “face-to-face” interview with the

Eating at an event / Robin Bell - Season 1, Episode 2

Jun 11th, 2020 46m 9s

Eating and getting meals (dos and don'ts) while working a tradeshow event. Face-To-Face Interview with Robin Bell We chat about; booking via agents, booking direct, and via referrals, what you need in promotion materials, photos, videos and you

Exhibitor badges / Veronica Tevelde - Season 1, Episode 1

Jun 4th, 2020 36m 32s

Inaugural Podcast: Exhibitor badges and getting into a tradeshow with Robin Bell, Veronica Tevelde, Becky Jo Schwarz, Alexis Baize, Jennifer Canale. We brig you a “face-to-face” interview with tradeshow presenter, Veronica Tevelde where we disc