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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 
http://higheredav.com/ 
 
Voiceovers by Chris Dechter: 
https://twitter.com/cdechter 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/ 
 
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