Yes, it’s come and gone, another SHOT show has passed. Whether this was your first time attending or you’re a seasoned veteran, the overwhelming grandeur of SHOT Show is undoubtedly an experience that you will never forget. According to the NSSF data, it was another record-breaking year with more than 13 miles of aisles and 55,000 registered attendees. Dealers, buyers, and manufactures alike can attest to the long days of standing, walking, and meetings; all of which take a toll in the end. The atmosphere seemed positive, as it should be, coming off a strong fourth quarter. One article said it best, 2024 will be a year of “cautious optimism”. It doesn’t seem like anyone at this point has clarity on what’s in store, but speculation seems favorable.
For those of us who have been attending SHOT for decades, there’s no doubt the show has changed over time. Expansion of floor space, more in-depth robust seminars, and new categories added or broadened, all for the sake of the customer and a market that continues to shift. Change is nothing new to business or life. In fact, we face changes in processes, technology, and buying habits almost daily within our businesses. It’s how we confront change within our organizations that’s important. “Change or Die” a simplistic yet truthful quote that many of us refuse to listen to. |
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