Warm Up Trade Show Leads with ChatGPT

Trade shows are full of energy, great conversations, and promising connections — but too often, those leads go cold once the event ends. In this episode, I share a practical 3-step approach to help you turn those moments into momentum.Drawing on real-world experiences and conversations I’ve had with industrial teams, we’ll walk through:How to pre-target the right audience so you're not just showing up — you're showing up prepared.Why onsite storytelling matters more than sales pitches.What it takes to do timely, personalized follow-up that actually moves the relationship forward.I’ll also show you how tools like ChatGPT can help you and your team streamline these steps, making the post-show process faster, more consistent, and more human. Whether you're a solo marketer or part of a lean sales team, this episode will give you ideas you can use right away.Episode Breakdown:00:00 – The Trade Show Follow-Up Dilemma01:49 – Step 1: Audience Pre-Targeting05:06 – Step 2: Onsite Storytelling10:06 – Step 3: Post-Event Follow-Up11:03 – Leveraging AI for Effective Follow-Up15:51 – The Importance of Timely Follow-Up17:39 – Final Thoughts and Real-Life ExampleIf you’d like help setting up your own AI follow-up strategy, I offer 1:1 sessions and team training that’s tailored to your goals. Let’s make your next trade show your most productive one yet.* Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-peterson-world-innovators* Visit World Innovators: https://www.worldinnovators.com*** Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldInnovatorsAnd don’t forget to hit subscribe to stay inspired and make your marketing more meaningful.I’m thrilled to be speaking at FABTECH 2025, September 8–11 in Chicago!This is where the brightest minds in manufacturing come together. Join me for four days of learning, inspiration, and connection.Grab your 20% off conference pass now with code SPEAK20!https://i.snoball.it/p/ksiGQ/s/2 *** Reach out to [email protected] you’d like help building a marketing strategy that builds relationships and/or AI training for individuals or full teams. *** Visit www.worldinnovators.comfor more resources on building stronger marketing and leadership strategies. *** Subscribe to the B2B Marketing Excellence & AI Podcast for weekly insights into marketing, leadership, and the future of AI.

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