[LAJ]

Alrighty...

Attendance was just at 200 this year, which considering how small the xbiz chicago show was, I'm happy we were bigger. As well, a higher % of people stuck around thru the last day of the show to go to Kink in the Castle.

The hard thing about putting on a show in SF, and this year was really apparent given the good weather, is that a lot of people ventured off to do stuff, private dinners, functions, touristy things etc. Which is all great of course but it makes it harder for group participation back at the hotel. As well, with the exception of Kink.com, Datinggold, SoloBabeCash and Asian Diva Girls, we just don't get the local(ish) support we need, and IMO, deserve. We bring the decision makers, activities and well thought out and planned schedule of events, not to mention the lowest prices possible to maximize everyone's ROI, and it's disheartening that more companies in the Bay Area don't step up.

As well, the hotel really dropped the ball on too many things. Made Connor's and my job much more difficult than it needed to be. I had no time for breakfast on any day and didn't get to enjoy any nice dinners... but whatever... that's the sacrifice I'm willing to make. I do truly enjoy producing tradeshows.

But what can you do? I certainly don't want to penalize all the great people that DO support and attend our show.

I think all up our show was a success. People looked like they were having fun, tons of good information was given out, and people felt like they were getting some solid business leads, and at the end of the day, that is the most important. All the picture galleries tell a very accurate story IMO.

However, we simply will have to switch things up for next year... possibly different venue, location and format. The profitability as it is now, just isnt' there for the amount of work and value we provide.