OFFICE HOURS 23 | Scaling Live Production with Smarter Systems

In this episode of Office Hours, Trae sits down with Nathan to talk about what it really takes to scale live production in 2026.Nate and Trae get into the shift toward IP-based video systems, how modern workflows reduce setup time while increasing flexibility, and why better logistics and purpose-built spaces allow for dramatically improved live event execution. Nate shares lessons from recent live conferences, the realities of deploying cutting-edge tech on site, and how smaller teams are now able to run productions that once required ten people.The conversation also covers long-term client relationships, investing in technical skills like networking, and why production work is ultimately about trust, systems, and people—not just gear.If you work in live events, AV, broadcast, or production operations, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how modern production teams are preparing for the year ahead.00:00 – Intro & catching up01:20 – Getting back into work after the holidays02:05 – Moving toward IP-based video systems03:35 – First live deployment & lessons learned05:05 – How smaller teams run bigger productions06:10 – Why the new facility changed everything08:00 – Logistics, loading, and why space matters09:55 – Managing overlapping national events11:40 – Working with new clients & live broadcasts13:35 – Why production work never gets boring14:25 – Skill-building goals for the year ahead15:45 – Learning networking for modern production17:10 – Managing gear, inventory, and systems18:45 – Personal resolutions & life outside work19:35 – Dry January, drinks, and downtime21:15 – Creative projects & future ideas22:40 – Wrap-up & final thoughts#OfficeHoursPodcast #LiveProduction #EventProduction #AVIndustry #BroadcastProduction #EventTech #VideoProduction #BehindTheScenes #ProductionLife #IPVideo #liveevents