Because I’ve participated in more trade shows than I can remember (since shortly after college when I was a brand-new entrepreneur), it’s tough to even recall my very first experience. But there are definitely some rookie mistakes that I remember from those early years! 1 – Don’t stand behind a table. Where did you learn how to exhibit? Odds are you learned by watching others, just like I did. Unfortunately, most exhibitors — especially those in a 10×10′ space — have one