Hospitality AV & Lighting Secrets + the Sunday Ticket Shakeup | EP223

Step into Episode 223 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with longtime friend Chase Goodman, Systems Integrator at Cactus Sight and Sound, for a candid conversation about audio, video, lighting, and a change that’s about to hit sports bars hard. From car stereos and houseboats to designing high-end restaurant systems, Chase pulls back the curtain on what really makes a hospitality space feel right and warns operators about the NFL Sunday Ticket shift that could cost them thousands right before football season.This episode blends practical AV wisdom with an urgent heads-up for anyone in hospitality. Chase explains why lighting and sound matter as much as the food, why getting AV involved at the design stage saves money and headaches, and how his team hides speakers, tunes lighting to the time of day, and tailors systems to each concept. Then the conversation turns to the big one: DirecTV’s decades-long exclusive on Sunday Ticket has ended, with commercial rights now controlled by Everpass Media—backed by Redbird Capital and the NFL’s own equity arm, 32 Equity—and moving to streaming only. Chase breaks down what that means for bandwidth, hardware, cost, and control, and why many bars may decide it’s no longer worth it. If you own or advise a bar or restaurant, this is a must-listen before the season kicks off.Chapter Guide (Timestamps)(0:16 - 2:53) Catching Up: Marriage, a New Baby, and Life at 42(2:53 - 5:19) Origin Story: From Car Audio to Bar and Restaurant AV(5:19 - 9:55) Why Getting AV in at the Design Stage Matters(9:55 - 13:20) Lighting Done Right and the Mistakes Owners Make(13:20 - 16:46) Tiering Systems and Everything Cactus Does(16:46 - 19:44) The Team, the Shop, and 20 Years in Business(19:44 - 24:48) What’s Next: Lighting, Cameras, and Data Storage(24:48 - 34:02) The DirecTV Sunday Ticket Shakeup Explained(34:02 - 37:09) What It Costs Operators and Why It’s Happening(37:09 - 42:36) Rapid Fire and Delo’s Close👉 If this conversation about hospitality AV and the Sunday Ticket shakeup was useful, hit Subscribe so you never miss future deep dives on running and protecting your business.💬 Share this with a bar or restaurant owner who needs the heads-up before NFL season, and drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.📡 And if you’re planning a build or upgrade, check out Chase’s team ay https://cactussightandsound.com.LINKS:💼 Connect with Chase Goodman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-goodman-7a12571b9🔗 Connect with Delo: https://linktr.ee/iamthedelo📚 Grab Delo’s FREE eBook: https://iamthedelo.com/3f-method-book🤝 Delo’s Preferred Business Service Partners: https://iamthedelo.com/connect👥 Entrepreneur Community: https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/IAmTheDelo📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamthedelo💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daviddelorenzo1🍽️ Restaurant Resources: https://www.runningrestaurants.com/subscribe   DISCOUNT CODE: DeLo2025Chapter Guide (Timestamps)