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310: War Stories: When AV Projects Go Sideways

310: War Stories: When AV Projects Go Sideways

Update: 2025-11-10
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This week the AV Life crew welcomes guest Kevin Kwasneski from 22 Miles, and the team share their biggest AV war stories: stressful installs, communication breakdowns, project management lessons, and the moments that made them better pros. From oranges that looked ripe (Murphy’s PM Minute metaphor) to 2 a.m. installs, broken firewalls, and full-building refreshes before Labor Day, each story highlights the chaos, teamwork, and learning that come from AV project challenges.

🎧 Topics Discussed:
  • Project readiness and “ripening” (Murphy Daley’s PM Minute)
  • The Biamp–ClearOne acquisition and industry shake-ups
  • Unexpected project crises and fast-tracked installs
  • Managing clients, expectations, and communication gaps
  • The role of teamwork and vendor collaboration under pressure
  • Lessons learned and post-project reflection
  • “Always be learning” mindset in AV work
  • Partnership and collaboration in digital signage (22 Miles)
  • Veterans Day appreciation and gratitude theme
  • Humor and resilience in AV project management
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310: War Stories: When AV Projects Go Sideways

310: War Stories: When AV Projects Go Sideways

Tim Van Woeart