EP35 – Southeast Reptile Expo: Behind the Curtain with Bob Vu

Southeast Reptile Expo isn’t just a show—it’s a machine. In this episode of Double Clutch, Mike sits down with Bob Vu, the promoter behind Southeast Reptile Expo, to break down what it really takes to run one of the most successful reptile expos in the country.From venue negotiations and vendor relationships to marketing strategy, crowd control, and risk management, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the realities most attendees and vendors never see. Bob shares how decisions are made, what separates a good show from a great one, and how the expo landscape is changing as the reptile industry evolves.If you’ve ever wondered how reptile expos are built, scaled, and sustained—or you’re thinking about vending, promoting, or running events yourself—this episode delivers real insight from the business side of the table.No hype. Just how the show really runs.#doubleclutch #breeding #animal #snake #ballpython #reptile #reptilepodcast #morphmarket #reptileexposA special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow Ebony and Ivory Reptiles everywhere!!https://ebony-ivory-reptiles.square.site/https://youtu.be/k5mCThcR3XkFollow Our Sponsors Everywhere!Ozzy Boidshttps://www.instagram.com/ozzyboidsReagan Renee Royal Pythonshttps://www.instagram.com/reagan_renee_royal_pythonsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Double Clutch Introhttps://youtu.be/cTMmzXwVNt4?si=VkA7wizJ6rWbfwg6Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808