Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky

What does it really take to bet on yourself? In this episode of Always on the Hunt, Leo sits down with Mark Knox to unpack a career built on taking risks, making bold moves, and refusing to blend into the background. Mark didn’t follow a traditional path into A/V. He started pulling wire, worked his way through project management, and broke into some of the biggest names in the industry including Sony and Sharp/NEC. Along the way, he built a reputation for one thing: showing up, speaking up, and making his presence felt in every room he walked into. But the biggest move came when he walked away from a successful corporate career to start Pixel Audio Video. Mark shares the real story behind that decision, turning a side hustle into a full-time business, the pressure of leaving behind a steady income, and the mindset required to move forward without a safety net. From landing early clients to scaling the business, he breaks down what it actually looks like to take that leap of faith. The conversation also covers: Why the most successful people focus on solving problems, not titles The difference between working in a business and running one How to create real impact, whether you’re in a global company or a small team The importance of being intentional, building relationships, and making others better Mark also shares how he’s now focused on building something bigger than himself, creating opportunities for the next generation and helping bring new talent into the A/V industry. This episode is about ownership, growth, and the willingness to take a risk when most people stay comfortable.   Connect with Mark and Leo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leogolubitsky/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-w-knox/   Are you on the Hunt? Visit birddogtalent.com

Always on the Hunt is back for 2026, and Leo and Bayley kick things off with a clear message for A/V leaders: hiring isn’t getting easier, and in many cases, it’s about to get harder. After reflecting on a slow and uncertain 2025, marked by delayed hiring mainly due to tariff concerns, they explain why 2026 could be even tougher. With demand increasing and surveys showing most workers are choosing stability over change, candidate movement is slowing, especially among the passive talent companies actually want to hire. Drawing from Leo’s recent presentation at Total Tech Summit and real-world recruiting experience, Leo and Bayley review best practices for hiring in the A/V industry, highlighting why reactive hiring creates pain, how proactive planning changes outcomes, and what separates companies that consistently attract great people from those that struggle. This episode is both a reality check and a playbook. The takeaway is simple: if you plan to hire in 2026, you need a strategy, you need to start early, and you need to be proactive. The war on talent is real, and the companies that win are the ones prepared for it.   Connect with Leo on LinkedIn Connect with Bayley on LinkedIn   Are You on the Hunt? Visit birddogtalent.com