341: Three Tims Talking Tech

In this special episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Tim Albright (AVNation) and Tim Neviska (HETMA) for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, professional growth, and the state of the AV industry. Tim Albright discusses the inspiration behind his new book, Building on Ashes, sharing lessons about resilience, failure, and the importance of developing a personal operating system while continually passing knowledge to others.The conversation then turns to InfoComm 2026, where the group reflects on attendance trends, higher-quality conversations, changing trade show dynamics, and the value of discovering innovative products through guided tours. Tim Neviska shares his transition into retirement, remaining active through HETMA while exploring new opportunities. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted discussion about the popularity of the name "Tim," mentorship, welcoming new AV professionals into the industry, and the importance of always continuing to learn and share knowledge.Topics Discussed:Tim Albright's new book Building on AshesLearning from failure and developing resilienceBuilding a personal operating system for career growthSharing knowledge and mentorship in the AV industryReflections on InfoComm 2026 attendance and engagementQuality vs. quantity of trade show attendeesValue of guided booth tours and discovering new technologyHETMA's role in supporting higher education AV professionalsTim Neviska's retirement and next career chapterBringing new professionals into higher education AVIndustry trends and professional developmentThe story behind three AV professionals all named TimThe AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.Connect with Tim Van Woeart:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-cts-45416826/X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.x.com/TVanWoeartConnect with The AV Life:X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337