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/


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Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
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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/in/james-king-nj/



Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/[email protected]



Follow the Show:
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Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
https://twitter.com/cdechter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/



Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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://store.maxwellleadership.com/Today-Matters--12-Daily-Practices-to-Guarantee-Tomorrows-Success-Paperback_p_1104.html
https://store.maxwellleadership.com/The-360-Degree-Leader-Paperback_p_3013.html
https://amishi.com/books/peak-mind


Connect with James:
https://twitter.com/AV_JamesKing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-king-nj/



Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/[email protected]



Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
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Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
https://twitter.com/cdechter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/


Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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:
https://twitter.com/chris_neto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherneto/


Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/[email protected]


Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/


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


Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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 with Chris:
https://twitter.com/chris_neto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherneto/


Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
[email protected]


Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/


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


Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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 and shout out to Chris Dechter, the show’s first repeat guest!


Find the AV Superfriends:
https://twitter.com/AVSuperfriends
https://www.avsuperfriends.com/


Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
[email protected]


Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/


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


Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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 to find out.


Connect with Britt:
https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/


Find brAVe [space]:
https://twitter.com/brAVe_space_
https://higheredav.com/category/media/brave-space/


Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/[email protected]


Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/


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


Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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]..

Connect with Britt:
https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

Find brAVe [space]:
https://twitter.com/brAVe_space_
https://higheredav.com/category/media/brave-space/

Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
[email protected]

Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/

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

Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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:
https://linktr.ee/baldavguys
https://twitter.com/BaldAVGuys
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechacko-cts/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmilleriii/

Connect with Ryan:https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
[email protected]

Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/

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

Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!

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://linktr.ee/baldavguys
https://twitter.com/BaldAVGuys
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechacko-cts/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmilleriii/

Connect with Ryan:https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
[email protected]

Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
https://higheredav.com/category/media/AVIT-Amplfier/

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

Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!