We’re just under six months away from Podcast & Portable Media Expo. I’ve been considering hiring another sales person to the team, but really don’t want the expenses of another employee at this point. So I am considering hiring someone to work as an independent contractor from home. I outsource nearly every aspect of the show management, but I am hesitating to do this for a exhibit space sales position. I’m not a micro-manager, yet allowing someone to do sales from home is touchy. If you can find the right person, it will probably work. - but they’ve got to be disciplined.

Perhaps the way to do this is have them work from my office the first few weeks and then cut them loose to do their thing. I could also make the job contingent on a two-month test period during which time we will both evaluate if it is working for both of us.

If anyone out there knows someone who has experience selling exhibit space and sponsorships, please let me know.