Sean O'Brien's Blog

Surf Expo Lake Outing

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:05:03 GMT

The staff of Surf Expo take a well-deserved deep breath before the madness of the September show.

Life As A Kook

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:27:28 GMT

How my perspective has been shaped by sticking with a sport I love -- and what that means to your business.

Step Out Of The Zone

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:04:40 GMT

Go ahead, make time off the trade show floor to expand your brain and rest your feet.

The Orlando Advantage

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:04:49 GMT

Why having a trade show in Orlando makes more sense than ever.

Oh, The People You'll Meet

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:37:25 GMT

Former Bluetorch Co-Owner indicted on securities fraud, drugs charges, also accused of making death threats.

Recollections Of Surf Summits Past

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:26 GMT

As I pack my bags for SIMA Surf Summit 11, it's easy to recall why this is one of my favorite times of the year.

Happy Earth Day

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:52:40 GMT

When there's so much to do, the trick is to at least start.

I Just Couldn’t Help It

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:04:56 GMT

A short, interesting plunge into message board mayhem.

The Kids Are Alright

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:06:15 GMT

A weevil is burrowing into my brain at the Kid's Choice Awards.

The Y Knot

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:10:07 GMT

Liz Randall and Doug Schneider's marketing support network is a great idea.

The Bubble Bursts

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:40:48 GMT

How many times have you looked around the party, seen all the familiar faces, and thought to yourself, “I’m safe.”

Co-Workers

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:54:17 GMT

Photos of some of my coworkers, hanging out at the Beer Garden on Saturday afternoon.

No Hollister In My House

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:20:31 GMT

Trying to convince your children about what's not cool is a bad idea.

Swamis Comes Alive

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:35:48 GMT

Video blog of the December 5 swell.

It’s Worldwide

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:53:45 GMT

The boardsports lifestyle has become ubiquitous. No duh.

Escape From Las Vegas

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:10:21 GMT

The harrowing tale of a city gone wrong and 5,000 warriors armed with C#, khaki pants, and Blackberrys.

Firestorm 2007

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:04:27 GMT

What can you do when the real world intrudes?

Six Feet Under

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:26:07 GMT

A trip to Atlanta's Cabbagetown.

Trade Show Exhilaration

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:19:47 GMT

When realizing that you suck becomes the best thing ever.

Hocus Pocus

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:47:11 GMT

28 hours at the Magic Show in Las Vegas.

Starstruck

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:42:45 GMT

Nikki gets the photo and I get a mouth full of marbles.

A Invitation

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:25:12 GMT

My time lashed to the mast -- and what's next.

Best Face Forward

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:00:37 GMT

Why “John From Cincinnati” makes me nervous.

The Dark Age

sobrien@surfexpo.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:42:23 GMT

The current Dark Age -- and whether I care.