AV/IT Amplifier

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 017 Cory Schaeffer returns for a second week to share more about who she is and she thinks is important for us all to know. You won't want to miss her stories about being a gopher hunter, her thoughts about the status of women in the AV industry and perhaps get a preview of her future in motivational speaking. Oh yeah... and she sings! Connect with Cory: https://www.linkedi...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 016 We welcome a very special guest! Cory Schaeffer joins the show to talk about her career in the AV industry and shares some amazing lessons learned along the way. Hear about the opening acts of her journey and maybe what is in store for her next act. Connect with Cory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryschaeffer1/ Connect with Ryan: https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray https://...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 015 James King returns for another round of questions. He talks about the importance of keeping an open mindset, what he’s learned as a youth basketball and soccer coach, wisdom gained through being a referee and why he doesn't seek the spotlight. Don’t miss some deep insights from a humble man. Connect with James: https://twitter.com/AV_JamesKing https://www.linkedin.com/i...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 014 In this episode we welcome James King of UNLV. He shares about his journey of self-improvement through reading. We learn how he developed the discipline of daily reading and how it has benefitted his life and work. He shares insights from these books: https://www.dollychugh.com/book/the-person-you-mean-to-be https://www.johnmaxwellacademy.com/leader-within-you https://s...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 013 We’re back to learn more about Chris Neto. Learn more about the man and how he works. What lessons did he learn from his first job working in a family pizzeria? Hear about why he learned english from Sesame Street, what might happen if you approached him on the street and grab a few laughs along the way. Huge thank you to Chris for sharing with us. Connect with Chris: h...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 012 Hear from the Pro AV All-Star Chris Neto live from the Starin AVonAir studio at InfoComm. He discusses his own origin story and how he became the Chris Neto we all know today. We get a good look into how and why he built his own personal brand and what he wants to accomplish with it. Tune in to hear why he thinks of himself as a connector, not an influencer. Connect wit...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 009 Bonus! Ryan sits down with the crew from the AV Superfriends on Day 1 of InfoComm 2023 at the very busy HETMA booth. Hear how they approach talking with manufacturers, which one of them has been inducted into the Higher Ed AV Hall of Fame and what their actual superpowers might be. We also get to hear the superhero origin story of the superfriends. Give this a listen an...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 011 Britt Yenser returns from the InfoComm show floor and talks with us about why you should order something blue, that PAG NAG exists whether we like it or not and why she would make a great mortician. We persevered to finish this recording even though the podcast booth was being taken down around us and we may or may not have cut out Joe Way’s cameo. You’ll have to listen...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 010 Britt Yenser, fresh off her win as the Higher Ed AV Professional of the Year sits down with Ryan on the floor at InfoComm to talk about her path into the AV community, the important work she is doing through her podcast and gives a look into the real experience of being a woman at a large trade show. Don’t miss her perspective and make sure to check out brAVe [space].....

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 008 The Bald AV Guys, Rich Miller and George Chacko from Pace University return to talk about their relationship, how they would still find each other in an alternate universe, some of their favorite stuff and one may or may not do their impression of Elmo. Join in for a great conversation and some good laughs between some great #AVTweeps. Connect with the Bald AV Guys: htt...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 007 The Bald AV Guys, Rich Miller and George Chacko from Pace University join the show to talk about their groundbreaking college courses in Audio Visual and how they are developing a full academic program to prepare students for the Pro AV Industry. You’ll hear how the program got started and how they are developing it for the future. Connect with the Bald AV Guys: https:/...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 006 Molly Gray returns to delve into all manner of topics. How she saved a bird from near disaster, how people struggle with understanding probabilities, how proud she is of her daughter and a little behind the scenes of what Ryan might really be like. But in the end it's all going to be ok. This is one you don’t want to miss. Connect with Molly: Molly. M.Gray@asu.edu https...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 005 Molly Gray, Assistant Director of People and Talent at Arizona State University and also Ryan’s amazing wife joins the Amplifier to talk about her department's work to help support managers and supervisors become experts at people management alongside their technical or subject matter expertise. Hear how you can put some of these ideas to work to become a better manager...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 004 Joe Way returns for the most hard-hitting interview segment in the podcast space. Tune in to hear his thoughts on topics as varied as the nature of humanity, his prowess at quarters, his thoughts about retirement and working at KFC. Also you don’t want to miss his impression of Kermmit the Frog. Connect with Joe: Twitter: @JosiahWay https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 003 Joe Way wears a lot of hats, actually and figuratively, in the AV industry. He drops into the show to talk about his view of the business side of the industry. Hear his insights into how to prepare for tradeshows, how higher ed fits into the pro-AV industry and why it’s important to have a gimmick. Connect with Joe: Twitter: @JosiahWay https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiah...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 002 Chris Dechter of the University of Wyoming and founder of the AV SuperFriends returns to answer some of the most hard hitting questions in the podcast sphere. Hear his elaborate setup for how he would be announced at a baseball game, his questionable judgment when it comes to sports betting and his spot on impression of radio legend Paul Harvey. Connect with Chris: Twit...

AV/IT Amplifier Episode 001 Chris Dechter of the University of Wyoming and founder of the AV SuperFriends joins us for the inaugural episode of the Amplifier. He shares some of what the AV industry is getting right… and a bunch that it's getting wrong. Regardless you know he’s saying what he thinks and his opinions aren’t to be taken casually. Connect with Chris: Twitter: @cdechter LinkedIn: https...