pro-av industry

What I Hate About Purpose Factory

Growth in business rarely comes from easy conversations. The most transformative insights often surface when leaders are forced to sit with uncomfortable questions—the kind that strip away polished answers and demand real reflection. These moments, though unsettling, act as a crucible where clarity and focus are forged. While it’s tempting to avoid them, the discipline…

Workplace Visibility Builds Careers and Communities Through Trust, Recognition, and Shared Growth

What if the most powerful way to grow your career isn’t by perfecting your pitch, but by telling your story? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes Hunter Lopatin, the Director of MarketScale, to explore the real value of visibility and voice in the workplace. The discussion…

The Hidden Key to Entrepreneurial Success: Build Momentum Through Personal Branding and Authentic Networking

What if the biggest pivot of your career started with a conversation?  In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham welcomes Fanny Dunagan, CEO and Content Strategist of PathLynks, LLC. Fanny shares her journey from high-pressure consulting in Singapore to founding her own media and branding company — and why learning to network…

More Than Business Leads: Purpose Factory Helps Navigate Pressure With Peer-Driven Support

Many entrepreneurs join business groups in search of leads, but often stay because of the community, not the contracts. As economic pressure mounts, seasoned peer groups offer more than networking; they provide clarity, credibility, and peer-driven business support that can sustain leaders through uncertainty.. Shaun Overton, Founder at Dustups Texas, shares how his Purpose…

Beyond the Invoice: Purpose Factory Helped Turn Setback into a Purpose-Driven Path to Vision and Action

Entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes setbacks often face isolation, confusion, and a loss of direction. Purpose Factory offers a space where leaders can regain clarity and cultivate purpose-driven leadership through structured, values-driven peer support. Shaun Overton, the Founder at Dustups, found himself in crisis, professionally and personally, after being left unpaid on a major international project…

The Power of Speaking Up: Building Your Voice into Your Professional Equity

If you want to raise your PQ, learn to speak up! In this episode of Professional Quotient (PQ): Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham, Founder and Principal Consultant of Professional Quotient, sits down with Lauren Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Semper Mind. Lauren reflects on her journey from feeling like a “baby deer”…

Taming the Inner Critic to Fuel Career Growth: Crush Doubt, Build Confidence

In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham speaks with Mike O’Hora, a former Marine turned learning executive, now the founder of Semper Mind. With a career spanning sales, HR, and talent development, Mike brings a unique blend of resilience, humility, and wisdom to this powerful conversation about career…

Sales Career Playbook: Build Trust, Not Just Pipelines

In this episode of Professional Quotient (PQ), host Jason Winningham sits down with Katie Steinberg, Director of Growth at MarketScale, for a candid conversation packed with practical sales career advice, focusing on what really drives success in B2B sales beyond cold calls and quotas. Katie’s approach to sales is refreshingly human. She prioritizes listening…

Reclaiming Your Voice Is a Leadership Move That Grows Professional Equity

In the very first episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham , the CEO and Founder of Professional Quotient, shares his inspiring journey, applauding the transformative power of ‘Professional Quotient’ or PQ. This podcast series aims to explore the concept of PQ, defined as a sum of one’s professional equity, encompassing…

Polygon: Transforming Project Visions into Success Stories

The right toolkit and strategic partnership transform ambitious project goals into measurable outcomes

Why Shows like E4 are Critical for the Pro AV Industry

Industry professionals rely on live demonstrations and vendor connections to navigate the rapidly evolving audiovisual technology landscape

AMAG’s Customer-Obsessed Culture Built on Teamwork and Trust

At AMAG, customer obsession means striving to create the best possible experience

AMAG Builds Customer Trust with End-to-End Supply Chain Ownership

Controlling every link in the supply chain reduces vulnerability and builds the reliability customers demand in uncertain markets

The Future Is Open: AI, Edge, and Ecosystems Redefine Security Technology’s Role

Distributed AI and cloud-native architectures are shifting security from perimeter defense to intelligent, interconnected systems across industries

Southwest Airlines’ Biggest Mistake? Forgetting Its Community—A Wake-Up Call for B2B Marketers

When a beloved brand prioritizes profits over the promise that made it famous, loyal customers become its harshest critics

Jason Collins: Pioneering Diversity and Empowerment at Extreme Networks

A networking veteran with three decades of experience transforms workplace culture by championing disability inclusion and community service

Spotlight on David Weal: Driving Sales, Enablement Excellence

A sales enablement leader shares how breaking down complex challenges and fostering cross-team collaboration drives organizational success

Navigating Career Paths and the Future of Pro AV with Insights from 40 Under 40 Awardee Andie Mace

Industry leaders are rethinking talent strategies as hybrid work reshapes how Pro AV companies attract and retain tomorrow's professionals

Rentex Expands LED Inventory with New Absen PL2.5 Tiles!

The rental house bolsters its display capabilities with cutting-edge indoor LED tiles designed for high-resolution event productions

Behind the Scenes: Rentex Team Training for Flawless Service!

How one rental company runs employees through live simulations to guarantee every client interaction runs without a hitch

Exciting New Panasonic Inventory at Rentex Las Vegas!

The rental company restocks its warehouse with premium display technology to meet surging client demand for high-performance AV equipment

Ready for Fall: Expanded Inventory of DSAN Limitimer Systems at Rentex!

Event professionals can now access more precision timing solutions to keep presentations on schedule during the high-demand fall season

Leading with Trust: Yev Kachuyevski’s Impact at Rentex Philadelphia

A hands-on leader transforms operational excellence into competitive advantage in the AV rental space

Problem-Solving Pro: Brian Payton’s Leadership at Rentex, Las Vegas

A firefighter's crisis management skills translate into compassionate leadership that keeps equipment rental operations running smoothly

Master of Operations: Spotlight on Kareem Shaw

From coordinating complex workflows to crafting meaningful moments, this operations leader reveals how precision and creativity define his approach to business

Embracing Inclusivity: Roland Bernier’s Inspiring Leadership at Rentex Boston

A warehouse manager finds professional growth and belonging in a workplace that prioritizes family values and inclusive leadership practices

AI Development Navigates The Latency Sensitivity Spectrum: Training Allows For Slow Processing, But Real-Time Tasks Require Lightning-Fast Inference

The speed requirements for AI shift dramatically depending on whether systems are learning or performing live tasks

Enhanced Operator Experience in 2024’s Evolving Control Room Environments Means Make the Space Ergonomic and the Technology Flexible & Reliable

Human factors and thoughtful design are becoming critical differentiators for control room effectiveness and operational safety

The Shifting Dynamics of Supply Chain Management: Higher Visibility Means Higher Stakes For Businesses and Policymakers

Increased transparency in supply chains is forcing businesses and regulators to respond faster and more strategically to disruptions

Weaver Core Value Awards

Celebrating employees who embody organizational values creates a ripple effect that strengthens teamwork and drives measurable business results