Episode 6 | Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

It’s no joke, exhibit and display company Red Door Three was founded on April Fool’s Day in 2014. Hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade are joined by owner Stacy Edmundson discussing her passion for helping her customers. Learn how she overcame the negativity of others to have incredible success and growth. Red Door Three offers the latest trends and materials in trade show booth design, plus custom fabrication. They know that exhibits should communicate your message, attract intended audiences, and deliver results.

Red Door Three
118 E. 13th 
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 570-2773
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Number of employees: 1
Chamber member since 2015

On this episode we discuss:

• How her background in sales got Stacy started in the exhibit and display business
• The pressure of getting it right with customers the first time
• Having a passion for being the one-stop-shop for customers
• Transitioning from a job to owning a business
• Surviving even when you’re told you will fail
• Standing out from the competition by not requiring contracts, relying on the quality of your work
• The challenge of being in an industry that gets completely shut down by the pandemic
• What the future looks like for conventions and exhibits
• Being responsible with the client’s money
• The simple success of surviving
• The value of being involved in Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce events
• Being a role model for her children and being fortunate enough to love what you do
• The symbiotic nature of businesses

Learn more about Red Door Three on their website and like them on Facebook and LinkedIn. Check out these links that feature the company and provide more information about their successes :

Wichita Manufacturers Association
Trade Show Marketing Ideas and Tips
Member Minute Profile

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy.

Learn more about this podcast series by visiting our January 7 blog post.