The guys welcome Jason Hutton, founder of ZENEA Watches and organizer of the Toronto Timepiece Show, for a sneak peek at all the show has to offer, and a glance behind the scenes at everything that went into the planning and organization.
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(00:30) – Welcoming Marc back after his trip to Greece
(01:05) – Introducing Jason Hutton
(03:00) – The first time Jason told Brent about his plans for the TTPS
(05:25) - Wristcheck
(08:30) – Genesis of the Toronto Timepiece Show
(10:30) – Organizing the TTPS vs building a watch brand
(13:00) – Crowd management and the challenges of organizing a show of this scale
(18:10) – What goes on behind the scenes of a successful event
(20:28) – Camaraderie, meet ups, and events popping up around the show
(23:55) – Watchmakers hoping to join in the future and a last-minute brand announcement
(27:10) – Beyond watches: special guests and non-timepiece exhibitors
(31:12) – Jason’s plans once the show is over
The event: