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July 7, 2025 46 mins

What is life really like on the touring road? 



Nick joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss touring life, setting volunteers up for success and the truth on if people get hazed in their first tour. 



In this episode you'll hear:

1:00 – Behind the Scenes at Church Summer Camp
4:30 – Meet Nick DeLaCruz: Touring Audio Engineer
12:00 – Live Audio vs. Church Audio: Key Differences Every Tech Should Know
25:00 – Tour Life Truths: Do Audio Engineers Get Hazed on the Road?
28:45 – How to Set Up a New Church Tech Team Member for Success
37:00 – “Baffle Blake” Segment – Presented by HouseRight Integration
43:00 – Nick’s Interview Process: How He Hires Techs for Church & Tour
45:15 – Live Production Disaster Story: What Went Wrong & What We Learned



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