292: Catch Up from May: Tarrifs, Travel and Tim's Big Move

Recorded May 13, 2025This “lost” episode of The AV Life goes back to a recording that didn’t post when originally captured but remains as relevant as ever. Host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way and Renee Benson for an unfiltered conversation that blends industry insight with personal updates and plenty of laughs.The crew talks about Tim’s career transition to Rutgers Newark, the frantic run-up to InfoComm, and how tariffs, supply chain quirks, and travel shifts are changing the conversation in higher ed AV. It’s part industry talk, part after-hours planning session (yes, party invites included), and all classic AV Life.The AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production.More at higheredav.com.Connect with Tim:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-45416826/Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TVanWoeartConnect with The AV Life:Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePodYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337Topics DiscussedTim’s move to Rutgers Newark and what drove the changeThe crew’s take on InfoComm 2025 planning and party invitesTariff shifts and whether manufacturers will adjust pricingTravel restrictions and what they mean for end-user attendanceRegional roadshows as a response to travel cutbacksThe debate over product announcements and interoperability trendsHow higher ed AV users respond (or fail to respond) to supply chain disruptionsThe value of keeping projects moving despite funding uncertaintyBooth highlights, swag, and DJ Carbon keeping the HETMA booth energized