107: Then You Get The Magic Frog with Jon Hamilton

Welcome back to The AV/IT Amplifier! In Episode 107, host Ryan Gray sits down again with the one and only Jon Hamilton, Senior AV Manager at Emory University’s School of Medicine. Jon is a well-known voice in the higher ed AV world, and this episode gets personal — touching on everything from alternative career paths and deep-sea fishing to building trust, forging partnerships, and staying true to your word.
💡 In this episode:

• Jon imagines his own absurdist podcast idea
• Discusses why military structure might’ve suited him
• Explains how being an extrovert helped his AV career
• Shares how he negotiates directly with manufacturers to benefit Emory
• Gets real about trust, loyalty, and reputation in the industry
• Ends with a legendary shirtless photo story and an even better sign-off

Whether you’re in AV, higher ed, or just trying to be a decent human, there’s something in here for you.

📬 Connect with Jon Hamilton:
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🔗 Jon on LinkedIn

📢 Connect with Ryan:
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🔗 Ryan on LinkedIn
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🎙️ Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
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