Keeping You Energy Levels Up at a Trade Show

Representing your company at a trade show is a good way to connect with and retain clients or gather new ones. Being in a good physical and mental state to smile and talk with people affects the bottom line.

Presenting yourself well at a trade show can be a challenge as the hours and/or days wear on and you wear out. Here are a few tips to keep in top form and give you the energy to close some sales that might otherwise slip away.

1. Wear comfortably fitting clothes. If you are not comfortable in you clothes it will show and be distracting. Save your energy for your clients -- not tugging or struggling with clothes.

2. Make sure your shoes are clean and/or polished and they are ones in which you can comfortably stand for many hours. When your feet are tired it wears the rest of you out. Wearing high heels can be draining, not to mention damaging to your feet.

3. Take breaks. Every hour or two leave the booth to a trusted colleague and find a seat for 15 minutes.

4. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water or other low calorie caffeine free liquids which act as a diuretic, draining your body of necessary fluids.

5. Eat healthy foods. Vendors offer chocolate and other sweets to attract visitors to their booths. Promise yourself one or two bites at the end of the day for a treat. If you start sampling early in the day the temptation to continue may be too hard to resist.

6. Eat small healthy snacks throughout the day and avoid a heavy mid-day meal. A fresh green salad with some protein and fruit can make you feel better and help keep your energy levels up.

7. Avoid excessive alcohol, which can keep you awake and cause you to feel tired the next day.


8. At the end of the day soak your feet in warm water and Epsom salts. Then massage them with moisturizing lotion. You’ll feel more relaxed and more able to fall asleep after a physically challenging day on your feet. Trade shows often last more than one day, and you'll be more ready to return the following day after a good night's sleep.

Too tired to be bothered with dragging out a basin and water? Maine Warmers offers Foot Warmers (microwavable) to help relax sore tired foot muscles at the end of the day. Their extra large Back Warmer can be used as a Foot Warmer Pad, and a Neck Warmer may also be used on the feet or neck to relax sore, tired muscles.