Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky

In this episode of Always on the Hunt, Leo sits down with the multi-talented Michael Bailey Smith, a man who's lived multiple dreams. He's landed roles in iconic films like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Men in Black 2, and the new Fantastic Four.  He's jumped out of planes as an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper.  He's played Division I football and chased an NFL career.  And he's had a long and successful career in the IoT industry.  Mich...

In this special episode of Always On The Hunt,  Randy Blanchard turns the tables and takes the interviewer's seat to chat with Leo Golubitsky, founder of Birddog Talent and a longtime leader in the AV industry. From Leo's early days launching S.M.I.L.E., Inc. (an AV integration company focused on customer experience over tech specs) to his transition into recruiting and launching this very podcast, this conversation dives deep into...

This week on Always on the Hunt, Leo sits down with Vince Schuster, Senior Vice President of Sales at Neoti and a well-respected leader in the Pro AV industry. With decades of experience across major and emerging AV brands—including Electrograph, Planar, and more—Vince shares his unique perspective on industry trends, leadership, and the evolving landscape of professional AV.

Vince and Leo dive into what made this year's InfoComm s...

This week on "Always On The Hunt", Leo speaks with Alesia Hendley, Business Development Manager at Sennheiser, Social Media Influencer, blogger, story teller, advocate for diversity in AV, and at her core, a highly capable sound engineer and technician who still knows how to get hands-on and make systems work. 

In this episode, Alesia unpacks how social media and storytelling are reshaping B2B engagement, proving that even in a har...

Join us on Always on the Hunt as we sit down with industry veteran Michael Lakhter— a true rainmaker with over 25 years of experience transforming startups into industry leaders and leading industry leaders in Sales, with his powerful outlook and performance. In this insightful episode, Michael shares his journey from humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a top sales force in the AV world, revealing the mindset, strategies, and ...

In this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo welcomes special guest Matt Bernath, a powerhouse in the luxury home services industry and president of VITAL. Together, they dive deep into the core challenges and opportunities facing business owners, from team building and company culture to financial mastery and personal leadership. Matt shares his inspiring journey, marked by growth and a passion for impact, showcases his financi...

In this week's episode of Always on the Hunt, we're thrilled to welcome Nick Begleries, a seasoned expert in the audiovisual (AV) industry with over 20 years of experience. As the VP of Commercial Sales at Philips Professional Display Solutions, Nick has an impressive track record of leading sales teams for top manufacturers, including Planar, Samsung, and NanoLumens.

Join Leo and Nick as they delve into the changing landscape of t...

Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! This week, we're joined by Peter Melvin—a true rock star in the AV industry and the self-proclaimed "purveyor of fun", a title he most certainly lives up to. Peter's infectious energy and optimistic outlook have made him a favorite in the field, and we're excited to delve into his journey of building connections and fostering a positive work culture.

We'll discover Peter's unique approach to sale...

Welcome back to Always On The Hunt! This week Leo sits down with Curtiss Singleton, a man recognized by Commercial Integrator Magazine as a "Living Legend". With over three decades of experience, Curtiss has a long track record of leadership that has inspired teams, driven transformative growth, successfully navigated companies through challenging turnarounds, and he's still got plenty left in the tank!

Join us as Curtiss shares in...

Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In this episode, host Leo dives deep into the intricate world of the audiovisual (AV) industry with Kurt DeYoung, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience. As the Chief Revenue Officer at Nanolumens, Kurt has been pivotal in turning the company around, driving growth, and forging strategic partnerships across various verticals, including retail, corporate, entertainment, and healt...

In this episode of Always on the Hunt, we welcome Todd McCandless, a global product sales and marketing leader with a wealth of experience from launching an integration firm to pivotal leadership roles in one of the largest A/V manufacturers. Todd shares captivating insights from his remarkable journey, including the launch and acquisition of his own integration firm, his tenure at Barco, and his passion for Formula One racing, whi...

Welcome back to Always On The Hunt! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and its transformative impact on the Audio-Visual industry. Host Leo is joined by the insightful Alexander Oddoz-Mazet, a seasoned expert from the Unified Communications and Collaboration space, who led Microsoft Team's AI Go To Market Strategy.

Together, they discuss how AI is revolutionizing the way we meet, interact...

In this enlightening episode of Always on the Hunt, we welcome Jason Sayen, a seasoned process architect with over 30 years of experience in the luxury AV industry. With a strong background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Jason helps businesses redefine their operational frameworks and eliminate process voids through effective workflow documentation. 

Join us as Jason shares his journey from sales leadership at major audio brands ...

Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode we are joined by Clint Hoffman, an industry leader, actually more like an Industry Legend. With more than 40 years' experience in sales, marketing, operations and product development working for many of the biggest names in the industry such as Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Kramer and currently the President & CEO of Lightware Visual Engineering. In addition to his incredibly su...

Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode, we celebrate a long-standing veteran of the AV industry, Randy Blanchard. With over three decades of experience, Randy has been influential in shaping the Residential A/V Integration Industry. From spearheading innovative retail practices to evolving integration techniques and leading major distributors, buying groups, and manufacturers! He has seen it all—and he shares it all...

In this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo Golubitsky sits down with Steve Samson, a seasoned corporate leader, entrepreneur, and business development executive in the A/V Industry. Steve shares his journey from building his first AV integration company as a teenager to leading groundbreaking product launches and incredible sales growth at industry giants like Crestron and Lightware.

Steve dives into the lessons he's learned a...

In this episode of Always on the Hunt, host Leo Golubitsky welcomes Dan Ferrisi to discuss the evolving landscape of the commercial A/V and security industries. 

Dan Ferrisi is a technology journalist who covers the commercial A/V and electronic and physical security industries. Currently serving as group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, he oversees the Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration brands. With a ...