052: I Ask Smart People Dumb Questions with Tim Albright | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast
052: I Ask Smart People Dumb Questions with Tim Albright | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast
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Tim Albright, the founder and president of AV Nation, discusses the evolution of AV Nation and its role in serving the AV and IT integration industry. He emphasizes the importance of AV and IT integration and the need for a voice to represent the end users responsible for the day-to-day operation of AV systems. Tim shares his experience attending Enterprise Connect and highlights the value of end user shows in understanding the needs of the industry. He also discusses the process of conducting interviews and the importance of asking dumb questions to gather insights from industry experts. Tim offers advice for HETMA in the next five years, emphasizing the need for collaboration with manufacturers and integrators.
Takeaways
AV Nation serves the AV and IT integration industry by providing a voice for end users responsible for AV systems.
End user shows like Enterprise Connect are valuable for understanding industry needs and fostering collaboration.
Asking dumb questions and synthesizing information from industry experts can lead to valuable insights.
HETMA should take its responsibility seriously and engage in meaningful conversations with manufacturers and integrators.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:02 AV Nation and its Evolution
04:19 Tim's Role at AV Nation
06:13 The Impact of AV over IP
07:09 Attending Enterprise Connect
08:08 The Importance of End User Shows
09:02 The Role of Integrators and Day Two Support
10:01 The Need for Maintenance Software
11:25 The Value of Asking Dumb Questions
12:30 The Process of Synthesizing Information
14:29 The After AV Week Podcast
16:21 What Makes a Great Guest
24:21 Advice for Hetma in the Next Five Years
29:36 The Importance of Collaboration with Manufacturers and Integrators
30:25 Where to Find AVNation
Connect with Tim:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdalbright/
https://twitter.com/tdalbright
Find AVNation: www.AVNation.tv
Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
ryan@higheredav.com
Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/
Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
https://twitter.com/cdechter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/
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