Pandemic life means for many of us that we have had to become audio-visual professionals. Along with all the stress of kids at home, COVID tests, and trips to the grocery store is the worry about what happens when technology goes wrong. And not just our computer systems, but what about binge watching Netflix and Hulu when your streaming no longer works. What about when technology rebels? Who is there to save us? 

Fortunately, John Day has an answer in the form of AVHero. Being born out of his early days as a member of the ‘nerd crew’ in the av club, John moved through Guitar Center to become an expert in all things audio-visual. He has rallied his fellow AV Club members to save the day for those who are in dire need of technological rescue. Now over 2000 AV Heros strong, John’s forces are here to help those who need it.

We talk about the psychology of disruption as new approaches are introduced to established domains. We also discuss how the gig economy has been leveraged by creatives to help fund and fuel their visions and art. We revisit how his start of doing audio production at his church has now become a way for persons across the country to get help in their homes. Finally, we find out about John’s award winning music video, and how confidence on the stage is the same as confidence in innovation.