A trade show can be a great opportunity for your business, but it can also be a real trap if you do not get the most out of the experience.

At CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, a crowd of over 140,000 examines the most cutting edge electronics and technology. They are exposed to the future of trending tech products before the general population and are able to take this education back to their offices.

At CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, a crowd of over 140,000 examines the most cutting edge electronics and technology. They are exposed to the future of trending tech products before the general population and are able to take this education back to their offices.

"It's a great way for [makers] to come and get an education and learn about inventing and ‚¦ get in front of companies that are looking for new products," Lininger said. "There are not a lot of resources out there for inventors to be able to do that on their own."