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Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

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Podcast dedicated to building the AV/IT tech manager community in higher education through discussions on classroom technology and audiovisual support.Copyright 2026 by Joe Way. All Rights Reserved. Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • 351: Prepared Buyers Make Better Partnerships

    351: Prepared Buyers Make Better Partnerships
    Mar 24 2026
    Joe explains that being a qualified buyer is not about exclusivity or being part of a large, well-funded institution. It is about being educated, having a clear understanding of the problem you are trying to solve, knowing your deliverables, and entering conversations with enough clarity to help solution partners actually respond in a useful way. He also shares why this mindset creates better relationships, better decisions, and better long-term success for everyone involved.
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    43 m
  • 350: Awards Nominations Pro-Tips

    350: Awards Nominations Pro-Tips
    Mar 17 2026
    Since Higher Ed AV Awards nominations are now open (https://HigherEdAVAwards.com), Joe uses this episode to pull back the curtain on what actually makes an award nomination stand out. Drawing from his unique experience as a nominee, winner, judge, and awards organizer, he explains why strong nominations matter more than reputation, marketing language, or assumptions that an entry alone should guarantee a trophy. He breaks down the different types of industry awards, from public voting and panel-judged honors to editorial recognitions, and explains how the strongest entries consistently focus on impact, specificity, audience awareness, and meaningful proof.

    Joe walks listeners through what judges are really looking for, especially in the Higher Ed AV Awards. He explains why nominees need to fully answer every section, maximize every character allowed, provide measurable results, include strong references, and avoid vague marketing language. He also emphasizes that judges can only score what is actually included in the submission, not what they may already know about a person, company, or product. The episode is both a practical guide and a candid reality check for anyone hoping to improve their chances of winning.

    Along the way, Joe also shares details about this year’s Higher Ed AV Awards, including entry timing, category structure, Hall of Fame distinctions, the new People’s Choice Awards, and what attendees can expect during Higher Ed Week at InfoComm. It is part awards masterclass, part industry pep talk, and part preview of the bigger conversations still to come on the podcast. In this episode:
    • Why awards matter and how different award programs are judged
    • The three main types of AV industry awards: public vote, judging panels, and editorial picks
    • Why the quality of the nomination matters more than name recognition
    • What judges actually score and why incomplete entries lose points
    • How to write stronger executive summaries, detailed overviews, and impact statements
    • Why references, testimonials, quotes, and supporting documentation matter
    • Common mistakes manufacturers, marketers, and nominees make when entering awards
    • How Higher Ed AV Awards scoring works for products, projects, and people
    • Why Hall of Fame is not the same as a lifetime achievement award
    • A preview of the new People’s Choice Award categories
    • Key dates and details for this year’s Higher Ed AV Awards and Higher Ed Week at InfoComm
    Key takeaway:
    Great work does not automatically win awards. Great nominations do. The strongest submissions tell a clear story, prove impact, speak to the right audience, and make it easy for judges to understand exactly why that person, product, or project deserves recognition.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    Higher Ed AV Awards
    HETMA Higher Ed Summit at InfoComm
    Higher Ed Week at InfoComm
    Hall of Fame nominations
    People’s Choice Awards
    AV Awards
    AV Nation
    rAVe
    SCN Hall of Fame
    Commercial Integrator 40 Under 40

    Call to action:
    Nominations for the Higher Ed AV Awards are open now. Get your entries in early, take the time to do them well, and join the community in celebrating the people, products, and projects making a difference across higher education AV. Visit https://HigherEdAVAwards.com.
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    49 m
  • 349: Live from Enterprise Connect 2026

    349: Live from Enterprise Connect 2026
    Mar 14 2026
    This special double episode of the podcast brings you straight to Enterprise Connect 2026 in two parts. First, Joe goes live from the show floor, walking the event, taking in the energy of the conference, and sharing real-time conversations and insights from one of the industry’s biggest and best UC gatherings. Then the episode shifts to a featured higher ed panel session moderated by Joe Way, bringing together James King, Chi Hang Lo, Kerlin Cisneros, and Rodrigo Ceballos for a thoughtful discussion on the role of communications, collaboration, and technology in higher education. Together, the two parts capture both the excitement of the event floor and the depth of conversation shaping the future of higher ed technology.
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    48 m
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