107: Then You Get The Magic Frog with Jon Hamilton

Welcome back to The AV/IT Amplifier! In Episode 107, host Ryan Gray sits down again with the one and only Jon Hamilton, Senior AV Manager at Emory University’s School of Medicine. Jon is a well-known voice in the higher ed AV world, and this episode gets personal — touching on everything from alternative career paths and deep-sea fishing to building trust, forging partnerships, and staying true to your word.💡 In this episode:Jon imagines his own absurdist podcast ideaDiscusses why military structure might’ve suited himExplains how being an extrovert helped his AV careerShares how he negotiates directly with manufacturers to benefit EmoryGets real about trust, loyalty, and reputation in the industryEnds with a legendary shirtless photo story and an even better sign-offWhether you’re in AV, higher ed, or just trying to be a decent human, there’s something in here for you.📬 Connect with Jon Hamilton:📧 [email protected]🔗 Jon on LinkedIn📢 Connect with Ryan:🐦 @Ryan_A_Gray🔗 Ryan on LinkedIn📧 [email protected]🎧 Follow the Show:🌐 higheredav.com/ryangray🎙️ Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:🐦 @cdechter🔗 Chris on LinkedInPlease rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and improve — and we’d love to hear from you!