Well, maybe I am. Seems there were a couple shows presenting “Implements/Accessories of Personal Sexual Empowerment Strategically Designed for Human (Singular or Multiple) Ascent towards La Petite Mort.” (Sex toys to get y’all off! On your own or with friends.)
Of course, I will be covering the ANME show. That stands for the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo. And since Doc Johnson is one of the Founding Five, we had a ginormous booth! Yes, there are four others, but hey, this is about us.
Oh the glamour! Oh the toys! Oh the lubes! And even some most excellent eye candy was on display for everyone to enjoy. Many of my readers have not heard of this show because it is not open to the public. It is, as they say, B2B or Business to Business. Folks who sell to folks who sell to folks who sell to folks who use the products. Manufacturer to Distributor to Stores to You! Sounds complicated, but it really isn’t. Just the American Dream in action promoting Freedom of Speech, the Right to Our Own Bodies and money.
Our theme was the “School Of Doc.” We had a classroom where one could touch, feel and learn all about our very cool products. We even had video in the background!
Don't Be Late For Class!
Oh Yeah! We had candy in class. Bet you never had that before, did you? (Culinary and confectionary schools don’t count…) And guess what? We had a faculty there to show, teach and learn with you!
Nerdy but Dirty Faculty of SOD!
They may have been walking around with clipboards, but those rulers were never far away! Looks like I am going to stay after class again today. DANG! (One great thing about teachers is that they make you do it over and over until you get it right.)
But it wasn’t all fun and games. There were many serious meetings that took place. Sharks circling each other, looking for weakness, waiting to pounce and close the deal. It was tough, make no mistake!
Advanced Business Strategy in Process
The great part however, was renewing old friendships, remembering why you didn’t particularly like someone, seeing what was new and maybe getting a behind closed-door demo of some of the products. Which, I must add (lawyers insist) that those games are not business related, just friendly slap and tickle between friends. Those days of bedroom business are long gone. Yep, everything is uber-professional now. Business is business. And playtime is playtime. (They don’t call me Tim-Bone for nothing, you know.)
People just could not keep their hands off our toys.
Free-Balling!
Although that picture reminds me of my ex-wife and her female lawyer…
Needless to say, there were sights to see, things to do and people to meet. I had a very productive day meeting with some clients discussing new opportunities so that I can get my boss that new Testarossa. I’m selfless like that. Ask around.
And since I’ve learned how to add pictures to my posts. (Promise to learn how to use fewer later.) There are some other folks that should be recognised.
More Sales People:
More of the Sales Staff!
The Director of Product Development! (Everything is his fault…)
I'm not sleeping! Just listening!
And of course, the Big Boss!
He is The MAN!
So everyone will be seeing some really great new toys and lubes coming their way this fall. I’d say 99% of them will be coming from us, Doc Johnson. But then you might say I am a wee bit prejudiced.
OK, due to the news, I postponed the talk about SRS, Filet O’Penis and lubes until next week. Guys can be such fraidy-cats about some things. Me? I’m going home and making lasagna!
Note to readers in Southern California. Stock up on your Doc Johnson toys and lubes. It is going to be a long weekend, so stay home and enjoy yourself!
Quantum Cogitation 