I've already answered privately Mike, so I'm not sure why you'd be asking publicly. If a public answer is what you'd like though, I'm happy to give it...
Ohio-
I just can't make this show work financially. With travel expenses, food, gas, hotel, etc., I never make enough at the show to come out above expenses. So, as much as I love doing the show and appreciate all the people, I just can't justify doing it any longer.
Chicago Expo-
As I told you privately, I don't know yet. Expo is more work for me than probably every other show I do combined. I literally don't stop from the second I get in the hotel, three days before the show actually starts, until the second the last thing is loaded into my vehicle, minus the 3-4 hours of sleep I get a night. The prep for the show takes weeks, and the aftermath takes months to get through. With everything going on for me right now, I just can't think about putting that much time and effort into something.
I certainly hope things change as the show gets closer, but I can't commit to doing Expo right now. It is without a doubt one of my favorite shows to do. In fact, when asked by folks what one show I would recommend going to if they could only go to one, Expo is most always the answer. Expo is unparalleled for the complete experience, and is only getting better. I love being there for it, but the work it takes is a killer.
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Rob Anthony
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