Ep. 3 - Industry Insights with Dan Ferrisi: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in A/V
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Release Date: 01/28/2025
Ep. 12 - Purveyor of Fun: Unleashing Positivity in the AV Industry with Peter Melvin
Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! This week, we're joined by Peter Melvin—a true rock star in the AV industry and the self-proclaimed "purveyor of fun", a title he most certainly lives up to. Peter's infectious energy and optimistic outlook have made him a favorite in the field, and we're excited to delve into his journey of building connections and fostering a positive work culture. We'll discover Peter's unique approach to sales that prioritizes curiosity over the hard sell, as well as the significance of being genuine in a corporate environment. He opens up about key figures in his...
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Ep. 11 - Curtiss Singleton: A Masterclass on Building Teams, Cultures & Companies That Win
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Welcome back to Always On The Hunt! This week Leo sits down with Curtiss Singleton, a man recognized by Commercial Integrator Magazine as a “Living Legend”. With over three decades of experience, Curtiss has a long track record of leadership that has inspired teams, driven transformative growth, successfully navigated companies through challenging turnarounds, and he’s still got plenty left in the tank! Join us as Curtiss shares insights on his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of culture, mentorship, and how to build winning teams. Curtiss shares hard-earned...
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Ep. 10 - Understanding Your Customers and Positioning Yourself for Career Growth: with AV Industry Veteran Kurt DeYoung
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Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In this episode, host Leo dives deep into the intricate world of the audiovisual (AV) industry with Kurt DeYoung, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience. As the Chief Revenue Officer at Nanolumens, Kurt has been pivotal in turning the company around, driving growth, and forging strategic partnerships across various verticals, including retail, corporate, entertainment, and healthcare. Kurt shares his fascinating journey from starting out in a small AV manufacturer to tackling challenges in healthcare technology and his impactful...
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Ep. 9 - Revving Up Innovation: A Conversation with Todd McCandless on A/V Industry Evolution and Opportunities
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In this episode of Always on the Hunt, we welcome Todd McCandless, a global product sales and marketing leader with a wealth of experience from launching an integration firm to pivotal leadership roles in one of the largest A/V manufacturers. Todd shares captivating insights from his remarkable journey, including the launch and acquisition of his own integration firm, his tenure at Barco, and his passion for Formula One racing, which he's turned into the number one independent F1 podcast: The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast Join Leo and Todd as they delve into the world of audio/visual technology,...
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Ep. 8 - Is your A/V Business AI Ready? How to prepare for and offer your clients AI Solutions.
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Welcome back to Always On The Hunt! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and its transformative impact on the Audio-Visual industry. Host Leo is joined by the insightful Alexander Oddoz-Mazet, a seasoned expert from the Unified Communications and Collaboration space, who led Microsoft Team's AI Go To Market Strategy. Together, they discuss how AI is revolutionizing the way we meet, interact, and manage technology in the AV realm—shifting from traditional methods to innovative, AI-driven solutions. Alexander shares his extensive experience leading...
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Ep. 7 - Streamlining Success: Transforming Your AV Business Processes with Jason Sayen
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In this enlightening episode of Always on the Hunt, we welcome Jason Sayen, a seasoned process architect with over 30 years of experience in the luxury AV industry. With a strong background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Jason helps businesses redefine their operational frameworks and eliminate process voids through effective workflow documentation. Join us as Jason shares his journey from sales leadership at major audio brands to becoming a sought-after consultant in process optimization. Discover how his unique approach empowers companies to activate workflows, enhance communication,...
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Ep. 6 - Industry Insights with Clint Hoffman: Building High-Performing Teams by Building Strong Cultures.
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Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode we are joined by Clint Hoffman, an industry leader, actually more like an Industry Legend. With more than 40 years’ experience in sales, marketing, operations and product development working for many of the biggest names in the industry such as Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Kramer and currently the President & CEO of Lightware Visual Engineering. In addition to his incredibly successful career, he has given back to the industry by serving in many leadership roles with AVIXA. In this episode, Join Leo and Clint as they discuss...
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Ep. 5 - Randy Blanchard: Navigating the Evolution of the Residential AV Integration Industry
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Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode, we celebrate a long-standing veteran of the AV industry, Randy Blanchard. With over three decades of experience, Randy has been influential in shaping the Residential A/V Integration Industry. From spearheading innovative retail practices to evolving integration techniques and leading major distributors, buying groups, and manufacturers! He has seen it all—and he shares it all with us! Join Leo and Randy as they reminisce about their history in the Residential AV Integration space, discuss the current state of the industry, and uncover...
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Ep. 4 - Industry Insights with Steve Samson: Setting Yourself Up for Professional Success
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In this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo Golubitsky sits down with Steve Samson, a seasoned corporate leader, entrepreneur, and business development executive in the A/V Industry. Steve shares his journey from building his first AV integration company as a teenager to leading groundbreaking product launches and incredible sales growth at industry giants like Crestron and Lightware. Steve dives into the lessons he’s learned along the way, including the importance of creating win-win-win solutions, the different skills required working for large corporations versus upstart companies,...
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Ep. 3 - Industry Insights with Dan Ferrisi: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in A/V
Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
In this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo Golubitsky welcomes Dan Ferrisi to discuss the evolving landscape of the commercial A/V and security industries. Dan Ferrisi is a technology journalist who covers the commercial A/V and electronic and physical security industries. Currently serving as group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, he oversees the Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration brands. With a focus on helping integrators run their businesses better, Dan and his team have a mission-driven approach to journalism, leaning heavily on business best...
info_outlineIn this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo Golubitsky welcomes Dan Ferrisi to discuss the evolving landscape of the commercial A/V and security industries.
Dan Ferrisi is a technology journalist who covers the commercial A/V and electronic and physical security industries. Currently serving as group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, he oversees the Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration brands. With a focus on helping integrators run their businesses better, Dan and his team have a mission-driven approach to journalism, leaning heavily on business best practices and adaptive evolution to drive greater efficiency and profitability. He’s active on the trade show scene and maintains an active presence on social media, including and especially as part of the #avtweeps community.
With two decades of experience in technology journalism, Dan shares his unique insights into key trends, including the shift from hardware to software-centric solutions and the growing significance of user experience.
Together, they delve into the ongoing challenges and opportunities surrounding talent acquisition in the industry, highlighting innovative approaches such as internship programs and diversity initiatives. Dan expresses the urgent need for integrators to adapt and evolve in a post-COVID world.
Listeners will gain actionable advice on how to navigate their careers in this exciting space, focusing on mentorship and continual learning as crucial components for success. Whether you're a new candidate considering a career in AV or a seasoned integrator looking for ways to enhance your business, you’ll want to hear these valuable insights and pragmatic approaches for your professional journey.
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