NextLVL Learning is sending three first-time attendees to InfoComm 2025, one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. We talk to Brandon Lynch about his start in AV, experiences at the University of Central Florida and expectations for the show in June.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Brandon Lynch – UCF

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If you've been following our series for the past few episodes, we have been talking about InfoComm 2025. But this time, in the lens of people making their way to one of the biggest AV trade shows for the first time. NextLVL Learning is bringing fresh talent from our space to the show to see what AV can offer. This episode we are joined by one of those attendees, Elena Jastrzembski from Fordham University, about what to expect from the show in June.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Elena Jastrzembski – Fordham University

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Last episode, we talked to NextLVL Learning about what they're doing to bring interested persons into InfoComm for the first time. So let's meet those people who are going to get their first impressions of the biggest trade show for the AV industry! Today we're joined by Georgia King from Pace University, and how she got involved in the AV industry.

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Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Georgia King – Pace University

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There's no better place to showcase the power of the AV industry than a trade show. It highlights all the advancements in our space and the opportunities for a career working in AV. The only problem is how do we get interested people to the show? NextLVL Learning has an answer for that! They have sponsored three people interested in a career in AV to attend the show. We sit down with George Chacko, Gary Albaugh and Bradford Terry of NextLVL Learning to discuss how this came about and what it means to grow the industry by showing off experiences like this.

 The video version of this podcast can be found here.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

• Guests:Bradford Terry – Bradford on LinkedIn
• Gary Albaugh - Gary on LinkedIn
• George Chacko – George on LinkedIn

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Whether it's your first job or a new chapter in your life, getting a foothold in the AV industry can be a challenging feat. On this episode, we are joined by Neil Fluester who's had nearly three decades of experience in AV. From video editing to product management and more, we discuss his roles in the industry and evolving landscape of AV. We look at how job opportunities present themselves in an ever-changing industry like this one.

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Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Neil Fluester – Neil on LinkedIn

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The AV industry loves letters. Not just your AVoIP, VGA, TCP and other technical terms, it's letters like CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I and so on. On today's episode, we are joined by Joshua Bloom. He shares his experiences in the AV industry and the value of certifications for the AV industry. We also discuss the challenges in searching for an AV career path, how to educate yourself in a constantly evolving space like tech and much more.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Joshua Bloom – Joshua on LinkedIn

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Usually we discuss one side of the table when it comes to pursuing a career in the AV industry. This episode we are flipping the tables by talking to Heidi Garrison from RGR Partners. Her job as Chief Talent Officer means she is responsible for talent acquisition. We get into the intricacies of recruitment and understanding clients for more than just their resume. We also talk about ensuring candidate success, building trust in recruitment relationships and more.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Heidi Garrison – RGR Partners

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A resume is meant to easily convey and showcase your benefits to a company. But humans are complicated things, and what makes us capable individuals sometimes don't fit neatly into a word document. On this episode we are joined by Patrick Shore to talk about his journey in the AV industry. We also discuss the challenges of job searching for the tech space, highlighting creative pursuits, personal pursuits and more.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Patrick Shore – Patrick on LinkedIn

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New year, new opportunities! If you're looking for a career in the AV industry, it's important to know what you should be asking during the interview process. Host Jennifer Weaver breaks down some of the do's and don't for interview questions, including how employment laws vary state by state.

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On this episode we are joined by Chance Turner, the Director of Recruiting at AVI Systems. He breaks down the process that they go through when it's time to find someone for the right job. What matters in a resume? What could make you stand out from other applicants? How important is AV knowledge to get a foothold in an AV career? We answer all that and more to learn how the recruitment process works in our industry.

Host: Jennifer Weaver

Guests:

• Chance Turner – AVI Systems

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