In this episode of Office Hours, Trae sits down with Nathan to talk about what it really takes to scale live production in 2026.

Nate and Trae get into the shift toward IP-based video systems, how modern workflows reduce setup time while increasing flexibility, and why better logistics and purpose-built spaces allow for dramatically improved live event execution. Nate shares lessons from recent live conferences, the realities of deploying cutting-edge tech on site, and how smaller teams are now able to run productions that once required ten people.

The conversation also covers long-term client relationships, investing in technical skills like networking, and why production work is ultimately about trust, systems, and people—not just gear.

If you work in live events, AV, broadcast, or production operations, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how modern production teams are preparing for the year ahead.

00:00 – Intro & catching up
01:20 – Getting back into work after the holidays
02:05 – Moving toward IP-based video systems
03:35 – First live deployment & lessons learned
05:05 – How smaller teams run bigger productions
06:10 – Why the new facility changed everything
08:00 – Logistics, loading, and why space matters
09:55 – Managing overlapping national events
11:40 – Working with new clients & live broadcasts
13:35 – Why production work never gets boring
14:25 – Skill-building goals for the year ahead
15:45 – Learning networking for modern production
17:10 – Managing gear, inventory, and systems
18:45 – Personal resolutions & life outside work
19:35 – Dry January, drinks, and downtime
21:15 – Creative projects & future ideas
22:40 – Wrap-up & final thoughts

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