The Don and Mike Show

Farewell Show for Don and Mike

The final interview for The Don and Mike Show from EDPA Access, Elliott wreaks havoc and a new Podcast coming in two weeks!

Don and Mike chat from Downtown Louisville from IAEE Expo Expo and Mike wraps up with an interview with Michael McMahon from Hill and Partners, winner of the EDPA Ambassador of the Year award.

Don and Mike chat with Jay Burkette at EDPA Access regarding the last couple of years, consulting and industry moving forward.

Don and Mike chat with Jay Burkette at EDPA ACCESS 2022, Talk leading up to Winter Awards for ESCA on the 12th, EXPO EXPO happening the 13th through the 15th and more!

Prior to receiving the Hazel Hayes award at EDPA Access, Chris took time to talk with Don and Mike as we enter into 2023 about the industry and more!

Don and Mike open with Jim Wurm, celebrating being back together in San Antonio for Access 2022... Chris Griffin sits in to speak on behalf of the Executive Committee and outlook for 2022 and more...

Stephan chats with Mike about the European comeback for the industry!

The Exhibition Guy, from Ireland, Stephan Murtagh chats with Mike about the last two years of development and comeback in the Eastern side of the world, Association end of year focus discussed and poll results as well! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Sammy and Mike chat about Trade Show Budgeting strategy for 2022 - 2023 and the hurdles to look out for ... TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Sammy Bliss from ASV chats with Mike on Trade Show Budgeting, F2F and Hybrid and More... Don and Mike catch up on industry news, association news and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Julie and Mike chat about ESCA WAC coming up in a few weeks in Louisville! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mike chats with Julie Kagy about Winter Award Ceremonies coming up in Louisville, Don and Mike talk mid terms, poll results eye surgery and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Interview Track only for Chris Griffin Interview

Chris Griffin from Crew XP chats with Mike about the new podcast Experience Builders, the new trade show and event world we see now and EDPA Access coming up in San Antonio... Don and Mike look at poll results and other issues in the industry! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Sorry for the technical glitches but its just Mike this week! Don will be back next week. Lashane Smith talks about her great return from an onsite accident and our chat at The Randy earlier this month ... recapping Printing United, Pack Expo and other shows which are hot and more...TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mike speaks with Danny Hollingsworth, recipient from The Randy Smith Memorial Classic, Don is in Chicago preparing for Pack Expo, Mike in Las Vegas for Printing United, shows setting records and busy season is here! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don starts the show with a talk with Robert Laarhoven about the legacy of the event, then he speaks one on one with Mike Youmans centered on his Father Nathan Youmans of Laser Orlando who was a recipient for the 2022 class of the Randy Smith Classic. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don and Mike talk with Jim Wurm to open the show on location at Stone Mountain, GA for the 2022 Randy. Exhibitus' Lynn Reves Talks about their hole tent and their activity and sponsorship support and we rap things up with Rich Johnson summing up the effort of the RSMGC event for the 28th year. Congrats to ExhibitCityNews.com for winning the Sponsor of the Year award!

Latest results on the poll question of Ageism, Employco's Jason Eisenhut speaks on the ramifications of Ageism, Don and Mike talk about the Randy, Ian's impact and the spammers are back calling people for scam reasons! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Trade Show Solutions owner Bill Arland chats with Mike about 30+ years in the trade show industry and the changes over time, Don and Mike summarize the latest poll results regarding Recessionary times, and more. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Jim Wurm and Mike Boone from The Randy Smith Memorial come on to the show to talk about the 28th annual event coming up in three weeks in Atlanta, Don and Mike talk about whether or not we are in a recession, new poll on the website to gauge the listenership on that question and more...TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mike chats with Brad Mayne from IAVM regarding the associations work and focus coming out of the pandemic. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Brad Mayne from the International Association of Venue Managers speaks with Mike about the comeback from the pandemic and the issues they face moving forward. ECA's latest updates and tasks to work on with Congress coming back in session, Shows are busy and Air Taxi's are coming from United Airlines! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don in Boston takes time to speak with Michael McMahon on Industry Workforce topics and committees to focus on the challenge of securing labor to the Trade Show and Event industries. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don speaks with Michael McMahon from Hill and Partners and the EDPA Future Leaders Group on developments, China trade show is cancelled nine hours out from opening over 24 cases of Covid and more...TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don was in Atlanta this week attending an Aluvision training event while Mike was in PA in meetings and facility visit... three industry veterans in Philly talk about the comeback of 2022 while Carlisle PA hosts a VERY large Corvette show that takes up the entire town! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Rob Wilson chats with Mike about HR challenges in these inflationary times, On location coverage of the SE EDPA Chapter Get out of the Gutter event this week and more... TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Jessica and Mike talk about the latest launch for the organization which assists exhibitors with issues they sustain from events and talks about their plan moving forward. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mike chats with Jessica Sibila from The Exhibitor Advocate (exhibitoradvocacy.com)and their organization's purpose for standing in for exhibitors and their issues needing answers, the latest poll results are released and resorts struggle with high priced products at their shows! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mark speaks with Don and Mike about the newest changes with Exhibitor Media Group, Exhibitor Magazine and ExhibitorLive. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don and Mike have a candid interview with Mark Johnson, the new owner of Exhibitor Media Group and ExhibitorLive Trade Show and the new developments for the show taking place next year in Louisville, KY. Don reports from the Chicago Randy earlier this week and Don and Mike talk about things being under the bus? TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Danica and Mike chat on the UFI's latest reports and information released as well as the group's upcoming conference in the US in 2023! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Nancy and Mike talk at the recent ESCA SEC Conference about the latest developments centered on research and reports. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

CEIR's Nancy Drapeau speaks with Mike at the ESCA SEC about the latest research results and forecasts moving forward, Danica Tormohlen speaks on the plans for UFI to come to Las Vegas in 2023 and their latest findings, Don and Mike hash out the latest developments and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Dean discusses with Mike about Memphis shows, renovations and their comeback from the pandemic... TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Brandy talks with Mike at ESCA SEC about the comeback as well as challenges they are facing with clients.

Interview Only - Mike speaks with Mark during the recent ESCA SEC Conference and centers on subjects that many clients are speaking about. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Canwil Technologies VP of Sales Brandy Gilman talks to Mike at ESCA Conference about the comeback from COVID and Renasant Convention Center GM Dean Dennis in Memphis also speaks with Mike about their changes since COVID hit. Don and Mike land back in US after international travel and talk about the latest news.

Mark Zimmerman from Zimmerman Consulting talks with Mike at The ESCA SEC Conference regarding the latest trends and topics in the industry, Don is in Argentina, Mike is in Miami and then in the Bahamas and the busy days are hot, heavy and stressful with the challenges we face! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Tim and Mike chat about ASI and their fight for great events after the pandemic!

Kai and Mike talk at ESCA SEC 22 about the Global View on the Trade Show and Live Event Industry these days.

Kai Hattendorf speaks with Mike at ESCA SEC about the world view on the industry, Tim Andrews from ASI takes time to talk about their brand and show success as of late, Happy Birthday to The Don and Mike Show starting year six this week and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhbitCityNews.com

Jim Wurm from EACA joins Don and Mike in The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay during ExhibitorLive week to talk about the industry thus far... Bob Ryley, SVP of BD at GES and 2022 President of ESCA co hosts the opening of this week's show and Don and Mike wraps everything up at the end as we enter July 4th weekend! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don and Mike interview Dasher Lowe for EDPA Engage at Area 15 prior to ExhibitorLive 2022 kicking off in a hot as Hades Las Vegas! Then The Show moved to The Foundation Room on top of Mandalay Bay for The Employco USA, EACA, ExhibitCityNews.com and Don and Mike Show sponsored reception which was heavily attended for great networking! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Tommy Goodwin comes back on the show to wrap up Legislative Action Week, White House removes international Covid testing prior to entering country, Poll results and airline traffic busting at seams. Crazy times! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Mike speaks with Jay Kuker, Manager of Project Management for Impact XM on several topics for today's exhibition industry, Don finishes a day of EDPA Golf outing in Las Vegas and party at ECN, a new poll is out this week for the show and everyone getting ready for EDPA Engage, ExhibitorLive, ESCA and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don and Mike vent a bit for this week, Willwork Event Services President Bill Nixon speaks with Mike about the challenges with labor and going to the shows and more. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

ECA's Tommy Goodwin talks with Mike about the upcoming Legislative Action Week and the requests being made to DC to help the industry rebound and EACA's Jim Wurm gives updates from their association and the Randy Smith Memorial Foundation. TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Don talks with Karen and Becky about the latest from Detroit's Huntington Place CC...TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com

Will and Mike talk about today's Trade Show and Live Event environment and how it is changing with Hybrid, Omnichannel and more! TheDonAndMikeShow.net and ExhibitCityNews.com