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How to Prepare for the Wireless Repair Expo
"Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity." - Henry Hartman If you’re attending the Wireless Repair Expo in Las Vegas this September, preparation is key; with daily presentations, hands-on workshops, classes, and much more, you’ll have a lot to see in a very short amount of time. There are dozens of opportunities we hope you take full advantage of, but success doesn't happen without a little preparation. Here’s what you can do to get the most out of your trip to CTIA!
Know Your Goals
First, ask yourself why you’re attending the Wireless Repair Expo. Do you want to participate in specific training or workshop sessions? Are you looking forward to networking with other members of the Repair Community? Perhaps you want to meet with vendors, or set up a private meeting with eTech Parts. Prioritizing your goals ahead of time is the best way to ensure a positive outcome for you and your repair business. Knowing what workshops you want to attend and who you want to meet with leaves less to chance and allows you to focus on your goals once you arrive.Sign up for Your Free Pass
Do you have your pass to the Wireless Repair Expo? If you don’t, there’s still time to sign up before it’s too late. Check out WirelessRepairExpo.com to sign up for your free pass. You can sign up for the free workshop courses, and repair certification and training sessions here too.Preparation is Key
When it comes to tradeshows, your best option is to plan ahead as much as possible. While not every single aspect of a trip can be planned, the fewer things left up to chance will increase your likelihood of success. Once you know your goals, you can prepare your plan of action. Plan your days ahead of time. Sign up for the workshops you want to attend (they are booking up QUICK so this one is a priority), reach out to the people you would like to meet with, and check out the virtual CTIA Floor Plan to find the booths and stage presentations you want to attend.Remember Your Snacks and Battery Power
If you’re on a budget (or hypoglycemic), packing snacks for your trip is always a good idea. No one has ever complained about having too many snacks on hand while traveling. Luckily the Wireless Repair Expo pavilion occupies prime location right next to the food trucks at CTIA, so finding a good meal probably won’t be a challenge for anyone. While snacks are optional, extra battery power is a necessity at a tech convention. You’ll be using your phone all day so be sure to have plenty of backup charging cables and power banks available for when – not if – your battery gets low. We used the Naztech Powercase for iPhone 5/5s every single day at CES this past year and they were the most helpful accessories we had. You can charge the case at night and have a whole extra charge for your phone the next day.Dress Appropriately
The average temperature in Las Vegas for September is 95° F so make sure you pack and dress appropriately. While you can expect it to be pretty toasty outside, you’ll probably be pretty cool when you’re indoors at the tradeshow. Dressing in layers will come in handy – and if you guys out there are stumped on what to wear for the tradeshow, we suggest checking out this article on dressing sharp at business conferences.Lighten Your Load
While you want to make sure you’re prepared for your days at CTIA, be sure to pack light. If you’re taking a backpack (we suggest the Spigen Coated Backpack), you might leave the laptop and heavy machinery at the hotel. By the end of the day you’ll have bags of promotional swag from vendors and workshops, and lugging around a 20lb backpack is the last thing you’ll want to do come 3PM in steamy Las Vegas.
We doubt Jeremy will oblige to carry your backpack at the show, so be sure to pack light for the conference.
Reserve Your Spot with eTech Parts
Out of all the exciting plans we have for the Expo, we’re most looking forward to meeting with everyone at the show – so if you haven’t already, sign up for your private meeting with eTech Parts! We won’t have a booth but will be holding private meetings in our hospitality suite at the Bellagio. Appointments are booking up fast so be sure to get your spot reserved today. We’ll also be holding stage presentations and two free workshops. While eTech Parts won’t have a booth on the tradeshow floor, we’ll be at the show every day presenting on stage and holding our very own panel discussion featuring repair industry leaders. Be sure to come find us at the show -- we can’t wait to meet you and talk shop.eTech Parts Stage Presentations
Be sure to come see our stage presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring our very own dynamic duo from eTech Parts. David and Ryan prove just how easy it is to profit in the world of wireless repair.- Tuesday, September 9th – iZone Stage, 11:30 AM
- Wednesday, September 10th – iZone Stage, 11:30 AM
eTech Parts Panel – Inside the Industry
Join eTech Parts and a star-studded panel featuring wireless repair experts and industry leaders for an interactive panel discussion. Have your questions ready, you won't wanna miss this! Sign up for our free panel presentation here.- Tuesday, September 9th – CTIA Conference Room #3610, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 10th – CTIA Conference Room #3610, 1:00 to 2:00 PM