292: Catch Up from May: Tarrifs, Travel and Tim's Big Move

Recorded May 13, 2025

This “lost” episode of The AV Life goes back to a recording that didn’t post when originally captured but remains as relevant as ever. Host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way and Renee Benson for an unfiltered conversation that blends industry insight with personal updates and plenty of laughs.
The crew talks about Tim’s career transition to Rutgers Newark, the frantic run-up to InfoComm, and how tariffs, supply chain quirks, and travel shifts are changing the conversation in higher ed AV. It’s part industry talk, part after-hours planning session (yes, party invites included), and all classic AV Life.

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Topics Discussed

• Tim’s move to Rutgers Newark and what drove the change
• The crew’s take on InfoComm 2025 planning and party invites
• Tariff shifts and whether manufacturers will adjust pricing
• Travel restrictions and what they mean for end-user attendance
• Regional roadshows as a response to travel cutbacks
• The debate over product announcements and interoperability trends
• How higher ed AV users respond (or fail to respond) to supply chain disruptions
• The value of keeping projects moving despite funding uncertainty
• Booth highlights, swag, and DJ Carbon keeping the HETMA booth energized