LimbNoMo
AH senior member
I’ve had experiences similar to both what Safari Dave and 375 Fox have described at the shows. They both can be true.
I went to TTHA this year, but have been to DSC twice.
Most outfitters don’t engage show attendees. They’re PH’s, the lady that does the book-keeping, the wife. They’re not professional brand ambassadors or salespeople. They wait for you to talk to them. Quite a few this year are splitting their people between two shows and understaffed.
Once you’re talking to them, they have to qualify you as a potential client. Hunts take disposable income and nice clothing or like a gold Rolex helps do that. Their time at the show is finite and have to decide who gives the best ROI.
You mentioned Holland and Holland and I would assume that Guy from the Dallas showroom was with whom you spoke. My experience has been that he is the epitome of the professional salesperson.
You’re selling them on you becoming a client too.
I went to TTHA this year, but have been to DSC twice.
Most outfitters don’t engage show attendees. They’re PH’s, the lady that does the book-keeping, the wife. They’re not professional brand ambassadors or salespeople. They wait for you to talk to them. Quite a few this year are splitting their people between two shows and understaffed.
Once you’re talking to them, they have to qualify you as a potential client. Hunts take disposable income and nice clothing or like a gold Rolex helps do that. Their time at the show is finite and have to decide who gives the best ROI.
You mentioned Holland and Holland and I would assume that Guy from the Dallas showroom was with whom you spoke. My experience has been that he is the epitome of the professional salesperson.
You’re selling them on you becoming a client too.
