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Comments from Exhibitors

From the day we had our grand opening to the present, 1/3 of business comes from home and garden shows. The Southern Ideal Home Show in Greensboro is our biggest and best show in our area. We appreciate the hard work and support we receive from the Southern Shows folks, and will continue to participate.
Denise Wentz
Earth Graphics Landscape Design, Greensboro

We truly believe in displaying our work and services at consumer shows, especially Southern Shows events, which we have found to be the best! It gives prospective buyers a chance to see what we do and gives us an opportunity to really find out where they need help. Southern Shows does an excellent job promoting the shows, which allows more opportunity for us to meet more people.

Heather Brockelbank
Metro GreenScape, Charlotte

We had over 97 leads from the show. We've contacted all of them and already 10 contracts for cabinets. It was well worth it...

Jennifer Noles
Noles Cabinets, Raleigh

We participate in more than one of the Southern Ideal Home Shows. They ALWAYS out-produce other events by providing us with great exposure to a tremendous number of consumers looking for the services we provide. Not only are the leads we get at the Southern Ideal Home Shows the most qualified, they are also the most numerous. The staff at the shows is fabulous; they will go out of their way to help you have success every show.

Angela Fuller
Renewal by Andersen, Greensboro

The show was extremely profitable for us. We had a great time, met wonderful people, and took lots of opportunity from the show. We will be doing it again.

JC Smith
Titan Fabrication, Charlotte
This was the most successful show we have had in the three years we have been participating, despite the down economy. Keep up the good work!

Suzanne Pail
Closet Factory, Raleigh
The Southern Ideal Home Show is by far the biggest lead generator we have. It generates high quality leads and builds brand recognition. Many customers have said to us, “We see you at the show every year.” The brochures we hand out at the show come back to us months later. I wouldn’t ever think of missing a show!

Tim Koehler
Re-Bath of the Triad, Greensboro
We had a great show. I got over sixty leads, and my phone is still ringing. Very good way to "get your name out there!"

John Bramhall
The Aluminum Fence Company, Charlotte
After 28 shows, there is a quality consistency that can be found in no other venue in the area. Blue Ribbon is proud to be a continuing exhibitor. Special thanks to all the promotional staff for another great show.
John Sperath
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc., Raleigh
We were very hesitant on participating in the show due to the failing economy. However, we produced an unexpected amount of leads from the show and we have already completed some of the jobs.
David Sandel
Unique Home Solutions, Greensboro
We sold more than imagined of our product and are continuing to book jobs based on our presence at the show. We are now set to do Raleigh and look forward to being a part of your shows for the future.
Ryan Sackman
Countertop Doctor LLC, Charlotte
Exhibiting at the Southern Ideal Home Show has been the best decision on spending our advertising dollars. It gives our business excellent exposure to qualified clients.
Dan McKenzie
Finish Pros, Raleigh
This was my first time to exhibit with the Southern Ideal Home Show. I couldn't have been more pleased. The show personnel were courteous and helpful. I will definitely exhibit again next year.
Ned Eldridge
Ned R. Eldridge, Inc., Greensboro
I first exhibited in the Southern Kitchen & Bath Show three years ago, not knowing what to expect. The response was overwhelming. I’ve had to add 6 employees and expand the shop. We had been looking for a way to branch into the Charlotte area market for a while and decided to be in the show, and I am sure glad we did. We had exhibited in other shows in North Carolina with little to no success, but now we only participate in the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show and The Southern Kitchen & Bath Show.
Travis Walker
Walker Woodworking, Inc., Charlotte
The show provides a great venue to showcase products and services related to residential building and remodeling. Whether it’s branding or lead generation… it is target marketing at its best! The show provides the opportunity to effectively reach a select group of people who are interested in remodeling or building a new home.
Tracey Fountain Hall
Stock Building Supply, Raleigh
I've sold over $14,000 worth of product in two weeks as direct result of the show! I haven't even finished contacting all of the people who signed up for an appointment. A huge success!!
Kelley Pierce
The Louver Shop, Greensboro
I thought the show was great for us. We got to meet lots of new customer and also lots of new contact. And when you are in home improvement it is all about contacts.
Dianne Turner
Painter Connection, Charlotte
We have been participating in the Southern Ideal Homes Show for over 10 years. Southern Shows does a fantastic job organizing, advertising and putting together this local event. If you need qualified business leads and you listen to their advice on how to work the show and your booth and you follow up on leads you received from the show, you will generate new business!
Darcia Black
New Homes & Ideas Magazine, Raleigh
The Southern Ideal Home Show is my #1 source for marketing my business in the Triad. Sales have increased every year that I have participated. It is the best show that targets new business for me, and I enjoy doing business with the people who run the show.
Denise H. Osborne, IDS
Accessory Design Services, Greensboro
Show staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. First time exhibiting in show, and was extremely pleased with all facets.
Larry Rodd
Strawberry Hill Farms, Charlotte
We appreciate that every participant is held to a high standard of presentation, and feel that the promotion of special exhibits really increases the number of visitors. Job well done!
Cornelia Weiker
Garuda Custom Decks, Inc., Raleigh
I do a modest amount of advertising, and the Southern Ideal Home Show is less than 10% of my advertising budget. For the amount of money I spend, it is by far my best return in actual sales for the dollars spent. The home show usually represents 25% of my annual sales.
Steve Davis
Classic Creations & Renovations, LLC, Greensboro
The September Southern Kitchen & Bath Show was a tremendous tool for ELECTROLUX to showplace the Electrolux ICON line of Premium Appliances to consumers and home builders in North and South Carolina. We had more consumers that were able to see the ICON products during that 3-day weekend than we usually would have seeing it in three or four months. It is a great show!
Jerry Saunders
ELECTROLUX, Charlotte
I really appreciate the personal service and attention that I receive from the staff whenever I call. It is always a pleasure to work with industry professionals who strive to balance quality, price and service to meet the needs of their customers, and I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Southern Shows in the future.
Greg Messer
Palladium Homes, Inc., Raleigh
We sold several jobs and anticipate the long term return to be substantial. In a slow economy, the show is definitely the way to get in front of interested customers.
Brian Poplin
Construction and Maintenance Resources, Charlotte
Homeowners and builders are open to new product information now more than ever. That’s why we focus on shows – they are the most effectively priced marketing we do.
Laura Thompson
Hadco, distributor of Viking Appliances, Raleigh
As always, the show was a great success. Seeing the number of people coming though the doors to view the gardens and the rest of the show was great. It was such a beautiful weekend, I was worried not many people would come. It just goes to show you that the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show is a tradition not easily broken.
Kassandra Gray
The Iron Petunia Design Company, Charlotte
The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show seems to give our business new life year after year. It's become a pivotal kickoff event for us.
Patrick George
Heartwood Tree Service, Charlotte
We have exhibited at the Southern Ideal Home Show for many years now, and we always come away with many leads, jobs, and exposure. If you are doing business in the remodeling or home building business, you will not find a better bang for your marketing buck!
Reid Harkey
Harkey Tile and Stone
As the host of the Southern Ideal Home Show and the Southern Kitchen and Bath Show, Southern Shows deliver two of the best and most effective trade shows in Charlotte. Reliably consistant with a steady flow of visitors to both shows, we know that the individuals who visit our booths are motivated and qualified. Southern Shows has been a great source of new business for our company and we're extremely happy with our partnership."
Logan Ertz
Case Handyman & Remodeling