Are you constantly drowning in emails? Let’s dive into the Getting Things Done framework and discover powerful techniques to unsubscribe from chaos!

Time Stamps

• 01:18 - Episode Intro
• 01:53 - Understanding 'Getting Things Done' (GTD)
• 04:05 - Chris's Email Management Challenges
• 09:12 - Implementing GTD in Email
• 31:05 - Using Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts
• 41:34 - Achieving Inbox Zero

Snippets from the Episode

• "  Getting things done is a framework for stress-free productivity. Productivity is what he said, but there's a basic concept that kind of overarches it - that is your mind is great for having ideas and it's terrible for storing them.” -Khalil
• “I feel the weight of my unread inbox every day.” -Chris
• “It feels liberating to unsubscribe.” -Chris
• “ The idea is your inbox is at zero and you know exactly what emails you need to take action on immediately.” -Khalil

Resources

• Getting Things Done website
• Getting Things Done on Amazon
• Getting Things Done on Spotify
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Chris

• CrewXP
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• Chris on LinkedIn

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• benali.com
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Thinking about building your own trade show booth? It might be more complex than you think. Tune in to our latest episode where we break down the unexpected costs and challenges!

Time Stamps

• 00:56 - Episode Intro

• 02:01 - Understanding Trade Show Booth Requirements

• 04:26 - Budgeting for Trade Show Booths

• 06:31 - Space and Layout Considerations

• 10:38 - Logistics and Hidden Costs

• 14:16 - The Marshalling Yard

• 17:31 - Maximizing the Exhibit Space

• 19:17 - Engaging Attendees Effectively

• 25:04 - Strategic Planning for Trade Shows

• 30:07 - Final Thoughts

Snippets from the Episode

• " I always tell exhibitors, if you don't have a budget set, look and see what the average is.” -Chris Griffin

•  ”Everybody needs a lifeline in a strange trade show city because Murphy's law is alive and well at a business event.” -Chris Griffin

Resources

• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch withCrewXP

• Watch OnYouTube

• • Follow Us On Social:LinkedIn,Facebook
  • Have Questions?Email us

  More from Chris

• • CrewXP

  • Email Chris

  • Chris on LinkedIn

  More from Khalil

  • benali.com

  • Email Khalil

  • Meet With Khalil

  • LinkedIn

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

Ever feel like your business earns well but your pockets disagree? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Martin Holland and learn practical tips on boosting your margins and understanding the true purpose of business.

Time Stamps

• 01:05 - Episode Intro
• 01:47 - The Profit Problem: Analyzing Business Earnings
• 06:18 - Understanding the Purpose of Business
• 11:02 - Strategies for Increasing Profit Margins
• 15:06 - Increasing Your Price
• 19:18 - Reducing Cost & Doing More Work with the Same Resources
• 24:50 - Pay for Performance
• 29:13 - Understanding Profit & Cashflow
• 30:02 - Four Reasons for Profit Without Cash
• 31:47 - Managing Receivables and Debt
• 32:27 - Inventory Management and Turnover
• 35:06 - Discounting Strategies and Customer Impact
• 41:01 - Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping
• 42:08 - Preparing for Business Sale
• 44:26 - Consistent Accounting Practices
• 48:00 - Break-Even Analysis
• 55:47 - Episode Takeways

Snippets from the Episode

• "If you do not get your books right, it will kill your business. Not maybe, not might, it will kill your business." - Martin Holland
• "The only thing that will prevent bad books from killing your business is if something else gets it first, like a disaster or theft or fire." - Martin Holland
• "I realized, I don't think it's margin I'm really after. It's earnings." -Chris Griffin

Resources

• Price Increase Calculator
• Discount Calculator
• Break Even Calculator
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Martin Holland

• theprofitproblem.com
• annealbc.com
• Email Martin
• Meet With Martin
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
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More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Have we lost the joy in our race to be better and faster? Discover the unseen consequences of our 'always-on' lifestyles and what we can do to find balance. Join us as dive deep on digital fatigue and its impacts on workplace and personal relations.

Time Stamps

• 01:07 - Episode Intro
• 01:34 - Digital Fatigue: A Modern Dilemma
• 06:48 - Defining Digital Fatigue
• 09:27 - Strategies to Combat Digital Fatigue
• 12:11 - Technological Advancements and Their Consequences
• 15:56 - The Social Dilemma
• 25:02 - Managing Digital Fatigue in the Workplace
• 32:47 - Balancing Tech and Connection: A 2025 Outlook

Snippets from the Episode

• "What we're talking about really is the consequence of living in a world we've chosen to be better, faster and what I would call everywhere." - Chris Griffin
• "Surveys have shown that 60 percent of employees say that they really do believe that their company is aware that digital fatigue is a problem. And yet, almost none have any formal plan to offer some kind of relief." - Chris Griffin
• "It's like you're on an IV drip of just constant stimulation and noise." - Khalil Benalioulhaj

Resources

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• The Social Dilemma
• EDPA website
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Wondering what 2025 holds for the trade show industry? In our latest episode, we share insights from economic forecasts and industry trends that could shape your business strategies. Don't miss it!

Time Stamps

• 00:20 - EDPA Access Event Recap
• 03:17 - Challenges in Digital Advertising
• 07:23 - Economic Forecast for 2025 and 2026
• 10:53 - Labor Market and Workforce Issues
• 14:30 - Investment Strategies for 2025
• 19:04 - Hiring & Talent Acquisition
• 30:59 - Future Outlook
• 39:44 - Episode Outro

Resources

• EDPA website
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Thinking about joining a non-profit board? Dive into our latest episode where we explore the importance of participation, leadership, and the personal growth that comes with board membership in the trade show and events space.

Time Stamps

• 01:00 - Episode Intro
• 03:52 - Value of Board Participation
• 05:45 - Leadership and Governance
• 07:08 - Challenges and Lessons in Board Service
• 08:38 - Effective Board Member Traits
• 13:40 - Volunteerism and Efficiency
• 21:29 - Identifying & Developing Qualified Board Members
• 24:14 - Balancing Board Work and Career
• 29:22 - The Value of Engaging Volunteers
• 33:07 - Advice for Emerging Leaders
• 36:20 - Episode Outro

Snippets from the Episode

• “You got to do the time to figure out where you fit in that space.” - Michael McMahon
• “Be interested, not interesting.” - Michael McMahon
• “Come in and add value and improve what it is that's already being done.” - Chris Griffin

Resources

• Join the EDPA
• EDPA website
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Michael McMahon

• Hill & Partners
• Michael on LinkedIn

More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
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Is cold calling dead? Listen in as we challenge the myths & misconceptions about cold calling in the trade show and event space with Chris Beall & Dan McClain. Get ready to turn a shaky strategy into a secret weapon!

Time Stamps

• 00:52 - Episode Intro
• 02:12 - Guest Intro
• 04:27 - How Connect and Sell Works
• 11:12 - The Psychology of Cold Calling
• 21:45 - Cold Calling in Trade Show Industry
• 24:11 - Challenges in Cold Calling
• 25:41 - Market Exploration and Product Development
• 27:42 - Leveraging Connect and Sell for Success
• 34:47 - How to Get Started with Connect & Sell
• 38:58 - Episode Takeaways

Snippets from the Episode

• "Voicemail is pretty much a dead letter box.” - Chris Beall
• “Value is very dangerous in a cold call.” - Chris Beall
• “Doing what we do in this little slice of the industry statistically is five times more difficult than your average cold call.” -Dan McClain
• “Everything everybody thinks intuitively about calling is wrong.” - Chris Beall

Resources

• Join the EDPA
• EDPA Access registration link
• EDPA website
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Chris Beall

• ConnectAndSell
• Market Dominance Guys Podcast
• Chris Beall on Linked In
• Branch 49

More from Dan McClain

• Dan McClain on LinkedIn
• Trade Show Displays on LinkedIn

More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

Whether you're a new sales manager or a business owner, discover why joining the EDPA and connecting with like-minded professionals can transform your journey in the trade show space. Share experiences, gain insights, and grow together in this community!

Time Stamps

• 00:46 - Episode Introduction
• 02:23 - What is the EDPA?
• 03:59 - The Value of EDPA Membership
• 08:27 - Educational and Networking Opportunities
• 09:43 - EDPA Membership Structure
• 15:53 - EDPA Chapters
• 23:10 - How to Join and Get Involved

Snippets from the Episode

• "This is a great community to be plugged in and get current about everything in the industry."
• "I believe EDPA is now the place for us to gather."
• “Your Network is Your Net Worth”
• Your Get In What You Put Out

Resources

• Join the EDPA
• EDPA Access registration link
• EDPA website
• Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP
• Watch On YouTube
• Follow Us On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Chris

• CrewXP
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

More from Khalil

• benali.com
• Email Khalil
• Meet With Khalil
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram