"I am not a fan of slagging your competition, but the fact is that most granite today is mined in China. I think that if more people knew this, (and if it is a crappy life being a Chinese coal miner, what must it be like cutting granite all day?), it…"

"Thanks for your input. Great idea about getting some loaner cabs or table bases for shows. I'm all about stretching that dollar! "

"One more sorry."

"Oh and a few more things. Try to set up your booth so people can walk in and look at things, that is one big mistake I made. Also, try to get some local cabinet makers or furniture makers to loan you a piece or make a piece for you that you can put…"

"I also did a show recently and had fantastic results. I met some great designers and had several conversions from the show. I didn't have any paperwork other than my business cards going into the show I did and I blew through 500 business cards…"

" I can see the benefit of not doing any paper work at the show. I like that idea of more of a casual approach, with a no pressure atmosphere... sound advice indeed! Thanks Steve"

"no i just make an appointment (get name and number) to go do the template and measure right after the show.  At that time i do the paper work and collect a 50% non refundable deposit."

" Sweet set up!  I remember you saying that you received a lot of orders from this past show. Do you print out order forms of any sort or just let them contact you with the info you provide via handouts? Thanks again. "

"Shows are fun!  You will answer the same few questions through out the show 1- how does concrete compare to granite and other countertops in price and durability? 2- What are the benefits to using concrete? Or why should i go with concrete? 3 -…"

"Hey guys, I need some last minute advice for a local upcoming show I'll be advertising in. Its just a 2'x6' table that I'll be able to utilize. This is my first show and I've never been one to do much marketing or sales…"

"I am not a fan of Harbor Frieght but thats where i got mine and i have been pretty satisfied with it. I also got a three year warenty with it just to be sure. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93274"

"Steve, What brand any model are you talking about. I can't find anything like that around here. I have looked from Northern Tool to local tool specialty store."

"Nyet! The traffic is a major deterrent."

"you can get them with the specs i mentioned for $400"

"How about something that is not $1,500 or more. I can't justify that cost especially in this economy. I was looking at some in the 60 gallon range that put out between 8 - 10 CFM at 90 psi. Do you need to spray with a higher psi then that for…"

"something that meets these specs will do well for you: Air delivery: 13.5 CFM @ 165 PSI, 15.8 CFM @ 90 PSI, 16.4 CFM @ 40 PSI"