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Latest podcast episodes about QSC

Pro AV Today
Marketing to a New Generation of B2B Buyers

Pro AV Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 20:28


Derek DuPont of QSC discusses marketers having to create authentic, value-driven stories to engage Gen Z B2B buyers effectively.

ACM ByteCast
Travis S. Humble - Episode 66

ACM ByteCast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 39:54


In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts Travis S. Humble, Director of the Quantum Science Center (QSC), a Distinguished Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Director of the lab's Quantum Computing Institute. He leads the development of new quantum technologies and infrastructure to impact the DOE mission of scientific discovery through quantum computing. As director of the QSC, Travis leads the innovation of scalable, resilient quantum information technologies through new materials, devices, and algorithms and facilitates the transfer of quantum technologies to the broadest audience. He also holds a joint faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education working with students on energy-efficient computing solutions. Travis is Editor-in-Chief for ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing, Associate Editor for Quantum Information Processing, and Co-Chair of the IEEE Quantum Initiative.  Travis describes his journey into quantum computing, which began in theoretical chemistry, where he studied quantum processes in chemical reactions. He explains the difference between classical and quantum computing and why quantum computing is particularly well suited for scientific applications such as drug discovery and energy solutions. He talks about Oak Ridge's quantum computing resources and how researchers can access them. Travis also stresses the role education in advancing quantum computing and shares his predictions for its near future.

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
Joe Pham Retires from QSC | AVWeek 707

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 35:06


How AI-powered AV is getting you coffee faster and more efficiently. Cutting-edge AV training and education are shaping the future of the industry. An industry icon is retiring. From Extron's next-generation training facility redefining hybrid learning, to Bocca Felice's AI-driven drive-thru experience, to QSC's vision for smart spaces, we dive into the innovations transforming how AV and IT professionals design, deploy, and manage technology. Join us as we discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities driving the next wave of AV evolution.Join guests from UAMS, AV Magazine, and Caster Communications as we explore the cutting edge of audiovisual technology with industry leaders who are revolutionizing how we interact with our environments. We'll examine Extron's remarkable five-week transformation of their education center, featuring advanced hybrid learning capabilities that seamlessly connect in-person and remote participants. We'll also discuss the impact Joe Pham of QSC has had on AV. Plus, discover how Sodaclick's conversational AI is bringing human-like interaction to retail environments, challenging traditional approaches to customer engagement.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesGuy Campos – AV MagazineRachel Bradshaw – Caster CommunicationsLinks to sources:AV Network – QSC's Joe Pham to retireAV Magazine – Drive-thru powered by AIAVNation – Extron's new training facilitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew And Fuse Show
Drew And Fuse Show Episode 142 - NAMM 2025 Recap

Drew And Fuse Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 41:42


In this episode Drew & Fuse sit down to talk about all the new new at NAMM. From QSC, EV, RCF new speakers to new Phase, to the latest Jetpack bag. We sit down talk all this including, music, social media, and more. Tune in and give it a listen! We appreciate all you that listen & Watch. We like hearing from you all, give us a theme for the next music episode if you'd like! As always please like, share, follow, rate, review, download, and all that good stuff to help grow the show. Use coupon code “DrewAndFuseShow" at https://www.directmusicservice.com for 30% off your first month of activation. Use coupon code ''DAFS" at https://www.cratehackers.com to get 50% off your first 3 months or 30% off the annual plan! Use promo code "DAFS" at Briggs Beard Co. for 20% off! https://briggsbeardco.com/ Get $25 off any #ClubCannon Product over $250 using this link: https://www.clubcannon.com/coupon/dafs #djs #serato #podcast #musicpodcast #djpodcast #djing #djtalk

Cover Band Confidential's Podcast
Episode 360: Band Breakup Drama: Handling the Fallout with Professionalism

Cover Band Confidential's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 37:23


This week, we tackle a juicy band drama story submitted by our community. When band members clash on the band's direction, things get messy. Learn what to do (and what NOT to do) when band conflicts erupt, from aligning ambitions to navigating media fallout. Plus, hear about the worst ways to handle getting fired from a band, straight from real-life examples. We also discuss the latest in music gear releases, including QSC's new column line array system. Tune in for a mix of cautionary tales, solid advice, and the must-know news to keep your band drama-free and gigging like pros!Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contractsBacking Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resourcesThank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help be sure to like, subscribe and share with your friends!  Linktree: linktr.ee/adampatrickjohnson                linktr.ee/coverbandconfidentialFollow us on Instagram!@coverbandconfidential@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email at:Coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.comGear Used in this Video (Affiliate):Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3DBqtOyElgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3X3IAq8 Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/4dDCJx0 Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3gKjhqiMagic Arm Camera Friction Mount: https://amzn.to/3SK5yNk00:00 Introduction and Weather Woes02:05 Youth Theater and Musical Talent04:03 Wicked and Emotional Performances06:51 Gear Announcements and Excitement15:20 Band Dynamics and Conflict19:02 Social Media Reactions and Band Drama19:48 Aligning Band Intentions21:45 Ownership and Professionalism in Bands26:05 Handling Band Conflicts Privately34:51 Concluding Thoughts and Advice

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
QSC Acquired for $1.2 BILLION | AVWeek 688

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 27:16


There are some huge changes brewing in the world of AV! Acuity has purchased QSC and Q-SYS for $1.2 billion, with a B. A second Sphere is set to be built in Abu Dhabi, and the potential for other significant AV projects across the globe. Crestron opens a new experience center in New York, offering clients a chance to see these solutions in action.Every week, we break down the biggest news and stories relating to the world of AV. Tim Albright sits down with industry experts to talk about the significant impact of these trends and what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Steve Greenblatt host of a State of Control and Michael Braithwaite of Modern Atomics.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Michael Braithwaite – Modern AtomicsSteve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsLinks to sources:rAVe Pubs – Acuity acquires QSC for $1.2 billionInnavate On the Net – Sphere coming to Abu DhabiAVNation – Crestron's Experience Center in New YorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AV SuperFriends
AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - The Ladder Rack Incident

AV SuperFriends

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 77:30 Transcription Available


Recorded August 23, 2024 (Yes, I let AI write this - cjd) On today's show, we dive into some of the worst AV mistakes we've ever made but never admitted to. From miswired speaker systems to network multicast nightmares, this episode is a confessional of epic proportions. We also tackle a listener email about tuning audio in a room, offering practical advice on how to make classrooms sound better using DSPs like QSC's Q-SYS. Article discussed: Extron Firmware Update: https://www.extron.com/article/gcp-driver_1740 Connect with Richard Mitchell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-mitchell-41972a8/   Alternate show titles: Global Resonance Only I Was Hot Sh*t The Great Diesel Gas Hybrid Experiment Shake It Till You Make It Mono Audio for the Win Nuke It from Orbit Firmware Friday   Better alternate show titles: Enough to wire a house I went through ten or twelve The whole sum' b*tch There's sound when I leave I was convinced to tie a cable to my belt I'm pretty sure I just filled this up with diesel I just had the IP address mixed in there Three words: Syn Aud Con   We stream live on the first and third Friday every month, and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com   ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss Individual Twitter links: ► Chris Dechter: @cdechter ► Jamie Rinehart: @avsfjamie ► Marc Cholewczynski: @avdiplomat ► Rachel Bradshaw: @tempurity ► Larry Darling: @lsdarling1 ► Justin Rexing: @justinrexing   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

Modern Practice Podcast
A comprehensive approach to reducing PSIs, Part 4

Modern Practice Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 12:19


On this episode of our award-winning podcast, we finish our feature on an organization that has made huge strides in reducing Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) throughout health system. We will discuss the phenomenal results of the initiative so far and what is planned for the near future at Sanford Health.   Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient   Guests: Rachel Leyk, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ Improvement Advisor Quality and Safety – Fargo Sanford Health   Devendranath (Dev) Mannuru, MD, CHCOM Internal Medicine Hospitalist CDI and Quality Physician Advisor Sanford Hospital – Fargo   Khaled Zreik, MD Director, Critical Care Acute Care Surgeon Sanford Health   Show Notes: [00:39] Use of data in managing PSI reduction [03:14] Results of a successful program [04:05] Lessons learned [08:15] Expanding and standardizing throughout the enterprise   Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Rachel Leyk's email: rachel.leyk@sanfordhealth.org Dr. Mannuru's email: devendranath.mannuru@sanfordhealth.org Dr. Zreik's email: khaled.zreik@sanfordhealth.org PSI ACS Poster: PSI ACS Poster 2023 Quality and Safety Conference presentation: 2023 QSC presentation   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Spotify RSS Feed

IoT Dev Chat
AI-Powered Spaces That Work for Your Business: With Q-SYS

IoT Dev Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 26:10


Struggling to keep your hybrid workforce engaged and productive? Enter high-impact spaces, driven by the transformative power of AI and changing the way we work and interact in both physical and digital spaces. In this episode we dive into the existing possibilities of high-impact spaces, exploring their potential alongside the technology, tools, and partnerships making them a reality. Join us as we explore these ideas with: Christopher Jaynes, Senior VP of Software Technologies, Q-SYS Christina Cardoza, Editorial Director, insight.tech Christopher answers our questions about High-impact spaces versus traditional spaces How AI transforms hybrid environments Various business opportunities Considering the human element Necessary technology and infrastructure Leveraging different partnerships Future evolutions of high-impact spaces Related Content To learn more about high-impact spaces, read High-Impact Spaces Say “Hello!” to the Hybrid Workforce. For the latest innovations from Q-SYS, follow them on X/Twitter at @QSYS_AVC and LinkedIn at QSC.

All Hearty Def Party
We are Live With Chris from QSC at MEX / PBX 2024

All Hearty Def Party

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 7:24


Attention all music lovers!

Birdsong with Caiyuda Kiora
Apprenticing to Ayahuasca & The Path of the Heart | Jonathan Blake Salazar (2021)

Birdsong with Caiyuda Kiora

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 87:03


Jonathan Blake Salazar joins us in Season 1 (2021) of Birdsong. Jon is a dear buddy of mine; a healer in training; an aspiring Ayahuascero, an accomplished musician and one of the sweetest guys you'll ever meet. We first met at Spirit Quest Sanctuary, with fond memories of deep work together with Ayahuacsa and Huachuma. When it comes to Jonathans music, it's bright, hopeful, uplifting, with a tinge of nostalgia to simpler times; rising from a deepening connection to our Earth. Jonathan Blake Salazar has won "Best Male Singer-Songwriter" at the OC Music Awards, “Best Singer-Songwriter” at the Malibu Music Awards, “Best Male Artist” at the So Cal Music Live Awards, Nominated for a LA Music Award, Nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards, has earned a Fender Guitar endorsement, a QSC speaker endorsement and his spotify averages 35,000 monthly listeners. You can follow Jonathan here: Jonathan on Spotify Jonathan on Apple Music Jonathan on Instagram Jonathan on Facebook POINTS OF INTEREST: Enlightenment, liberation and the path of service The Path of the Heart and The Path of Prayer How do we both connect with the sacred? Honouring our humanness and quirks and imperfections Finding the path of plant-based shamanism Meditation and levitation Blackout drinking and alcoholics anonymous The difference between a hallucination and a vision Spiritual teachings and spiritual teachers Being in ceremony space feels like home The white wizard, Don Howard, and Spirit Quest Sanctuary Drinking Huachuma and tears of gratitude Jon's developing relationship apprenticing to Ayahuasca The infinite depths of Ayahuasca and the path of service Plant dietas - bobinsana, piri piri, lopuna blanca and more…. Don Jose Campos: The shaman and ayahuacsa Dieting ayahuasca How does plant-based-shamanism inform Jonathans connection with the music industry Jon's plays us his song “Fall” on guitar, which he wrote in the jungle working with Ayahuasca

Customer Service Secrets by Kustomer
Transformation in Customer Service with Crispin Thompson | Align Your Business to This Idea of Experience

Customer Service Secrets by Kustomer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 19:52


Today we're going to talk about transformation and how to really focus and align your business to this idea of experience. To do that, we brought on Cristin Thompson who is currently the Vice President of Sales Enablement and Customer Engagement at QSC. You always want to make sure you've captured what was said, what was written, or what was conveyed. Now, do we need the faster horse? Or do we need to build a car? That all comes back to what your strategy is for your company or organization. Whether to take the advice of your customers really depends on what type of business you're running and where you're wanting to go. Crispin's Background 1:00Where he goes when starting these initiatives 5:22Deciphering when to know that your way is better than what the customer thinks they want 7:25Why aren't companies able to turn feedback into action? 11:11Final thoughts 16:29“If you're thinking more about an outcome driven type exercise, meaning ‘I wanna help people get faster from point A to point B,' I don't necessarily care about the means of locomotion, that frees you up to interpret that as ‘Oh they're saying faster horse, but guess what. This brand new thing I'm thinking about is gonna help us close that gap. It's gonna change everything, and we're gonna have to help them get there.'” 8:24www.linkedin.com/in/crispinthompson/

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Navigating The Supply Chain With Q-SYS

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


Talking to Q-SYS about the process of managing solutions for customers amidst the recent supply chain shortages.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Navigating The Supply Chain With Q-SYS

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 9:58


Talking to Q-SYS about the process of managing solutions for customers amidst the recent supply chain shortages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Navigating The Supply Chain With Q-SYS

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


Talking to Q-SYS about the process of managing solutions for customers amidst the recent supply chain shortages.

The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B
Why DJs Should Be Using A Booth Monitor

The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 9:47


I come from a destination event background where guest counts typically range from 50-150 people.  The thought of needing or wanting a booth monitor just seemed unnecessary.  Over the years, I've evolved on this issue. I give you some reasons to consider having one at every event as well as share which models I use within this episode.  If you use a monitor, what are you using? Inquiring minds would love to know.Check out my new podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.  

SoundGirls Podcast
Golden Preciado: audio engineer, musician, and worship leader

SoundGirls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 34:00


Golden Preciado grew up in the music industry and followed in her dad's footsteps as an audio engineer, musician, and worship leader. In addition to her work at QSC, she's also the lead engineer at Campus JAX in Newport Beach, CA, and Grace Fellowship Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Her passion is teaching others her craft. She's a wife and mother of 4. Recorded & Produced by Beckie Campbell & Susan Williams Executive Producers: Beckie Campbell & Susan Williams Edited by: Fendall Fulton soundgirls.org  Sponsored by QSC https://www.qsc.com      

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Appreciating Cory Schaeffer

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022


We sit down with Cory Schaeffer to look back at her time within the AV industry and what is in store for her in her retirement stage.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Appreciating Cory Schaeffer

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022


We sit down with Cory Schaeffer to look back at her time within the AV industry and what is in store for her in her retirement stage.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Appreciating Cory Schaeffer

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 52:22


We sit down with Cory Schaeffer to look back at her time within the AV industry and what is in store for her in her retirement stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CUE IT UP! DJ B-EAZY Mixtape show!
Certified Bangers #3| 00's Hip Hop/R&B Hits

CUE IT UP! DJ B-EAZY Mixtape show!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 30:38


CERTIFIED CLUB BANGERS: This mixtape consist of certified bangers from the past to present. This will bring back memories and get you hyped and ready to party tonight. Put this on and enjoy your party, workout, job, or ride home. Let's get it!Download mixes @ https://www.cueitup.buzzsprout.comTip jar:*Venmo @djbeazy *CashApp @djbeazy007Find me @ For bookings and show contact:https://www.djbeazyent.com Email: eazy.ent1@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/djbeazy007/featured https://www.mixcloud.com/DjBeazy007/ https://twitter.com/Djbeazy2?s=09 https://www.djbeazyent.com/ Instagram: djbeazy007 or djbeazyenthttps://www.pscp.tv/djbeazy/follow twitch.tv/djbeazy007https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/5ZCWFSuper Awesome Mix A New Mix Tape Every WeekListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Wedding Business Growth
Let's get your Instagram working for you! - Part 2

Wedding Business Growth

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 37:02


On this week's episode we are joined by Jessica McKelvey Jessica McKelvey is an intuitive and energetic vibe curator who specializes in weddings that value exclusive client experience and musical journeys. Featuring a gig log that spans the nation, from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City, Jessica values being a citizen of the world and nurturing her mind and heart through travel. She was recently named in her city as “Best Wedding DJ”, speaks on an online panel with gear manufacturer QSC titled “Play Out Loud at Home”, writes for DJNTV Magazine, and has a passion for educating the DJ and wedding community. Topics of Discussion:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Why Instagram - What is the issue I see happening with wedding pros and Instagram - How this problem is corrected --------------------------------- Don't forget to grab your All-Access Pass or Wedding Pro Power Pack to the Wedding Business CEO Summit today at https://weddingbusinessgrowth.com/summit Watch LIVE here: - Wedding Business Growth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinessgrowth - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WeddingBusinessGrowth Brought you by the RequestNow App and powered by Pod Decks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message

Wedding Business Growth
Let's get your Instagram working for you! - Part 1

Wedding Business Growth

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 40:15


On this week's episode we are joined by Jessica McKelvey Jessica McKelvey is an intuitive and energetic vibe curator who specializes in weddings that value exclusive client experience and musical journeys. Featuring a gig log that spans the nation, from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City, Jessica values being a citizen of the world and nurturing her mind and heart through travel. She was recently named in her city as “Best Wedding DJ”, speaks on an online panel with gear manufacturer QSC titled “Play Out Loud at Home”, writes for DJNTV Magazine, and has a passion for educating the DJ and wedding community. Topics of Discussion:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Why Instagram - What is the issue I see happening with wedding pros and Instagram - How this problem is corrected --------------------------------- Don't forget to grab your All-Access Pass or Wedding Pro Power Pack to the Wedding Business CEO Summit today at https://weddingbusinessgrowth.com/summit Watch LIVE here: - Wedding Business Growth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingbusinessgrowth - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WeddingBusinessGrowth Brought you by the RequestNow App and powered by Pod Decks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weddingbusinessgrowth/message

echtgeld.tv - Geldanlage, Börse, Altersvorsorge, Aktien, Fonds, ETF
egtv #200 - Umsatzverdopplung mit Cloud, SAP & SaaS | Digitalisierer für den Mittelstand | q.beyond-CEO Hermann

echtgeld.tv - Geldanlage, Börse, Altersvorsorge, Aktien, Fonds, ETF

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 65:39


Zweieinhalb Jahre ist es her, dass der Chef von q.beyond Jürgen Hermann zuletzt bei echtgeld.tv zu Gast war. Damals hieß die Gesellschaft noch QSC und hatte sich nach dem Verkauf ihrer Netz-Sparte eine ambitionierte Wachstumsstrategie als „Digitalisierer für den Mittelstand“ verordnet. Nach der erfolgreichen Fokussierung auf das Cloud- und SAP-Geschäft will q.beyond den Umsatz bis 2025 auf bis zu 300 Mio. Euro verdoppeln. Tobias Kramer und Christian W. Röhl haken nach, wie das gelingen soll, wann das Unternehmen nachhaltig profitabel wird und was q.beyond von anderen deutschen IT-Aktien wie Bechtle, Cancom oder Datagroup abhebt.

AV SuperFriends
AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - New to the Q

AV SuperFriends

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 73:59


Recorded February 11, 2022 QSC divides into two divisions, focusing on their pro audio products and burgeoning control and AV transport lines respectively. Is this a good move? Time will tell, but they certainly have the metrics to show what website visitors are looking for. Oddly enough, after this announcement, QSC held an event where they announced products in both lines. It was… weird. Then we dive into AV replacement cycles, refresh cycles, life expectancy— whatever you prefer to call it. Do we set arbitrary schedules of 5, 7, 10 years or tie AV refresh projects to capital projects and building renovations. Marc tries to forecast 20 years out, Jamie had a plan that all went out the window, Larry bases his plans on PC replacements, Justin doesn't have a budget, and Chris wants to upgrade everything when the first item dies. Finally, we celebrate the little widgets, tchotchkes, adapters, converters, and odds & ends that keep our AV systems running. These products are truly the glue that holds the industry together. Article: https://www.avnetwork.com/news/exclusive-interview-qsc-creates-two-independent-divisions

CrashPad Podcast
Innovation at the Heart of Gateway

CrashPad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 28:47


Gateway opened its doors in January of 2019 as a ‘landing' and ‘launchpad' for Scandinavian businesses, providing members with everything they need to help accelerate their success with state-of-the-art technology. The Gateway conferencing and technology space features advanced video conferencing solutions from Sennheiser, Barco, QSC, and more to provide a seamless coworking experience. On this episode, I am happy to welcome Charlie Jones, Global Alliance & Partnership Manager at Sennheiser alongside Greg Harper, President of Harpervision Associates to my CrashPad to chat about what all went into designing this highly functional workspace. Connect with Charlie Jones on LinkedIn Connect with Greg Harper on LinkedIn Full Case Study on this project from Sennheiser

Headliner Radio
Aspiring Headliner E29: She Drew The Gun

Headliner Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 23:49


In this Aspiring Headliner podcast sponsored by QSC, Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun discusses her career to date and the making of the band's latest album, Behave Myself.

PHCC ROCKS
Episode 6 - PHCC Georgia, 130 Year Old Chapter, Shares Valuable Ideas & Success Stories

PHCC ROCKS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 52:55


[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyzuT8UsUDI[/embedyt] The chapter may be 130 years old this year, but it's always found success through embracing change and meeting members' current needs, and the biggest need today is education and workforce development. With this podcast, we're sharing valuable ideas across state lines. Hear how: A committed board and a dedicated staffer boosted the chapter's education program to include an entire menu of offerings, from an expanded brick-and-mortar apprenticeship program and online options to programs through technical schools and even helping member companies build their own in-house programs. These efforts not only have resulted in more workers for the trades but more members and more revenue for the chapter! The chapter currently has more than 130 people in the PHCC Educational Foundation's Fast Track to Service Plumbing program … and is determined to have 800 throughout the state! Its safety recognition program – R.O.P.E.S. – has taken off and even has led to contracts to build policy and procedure manuals for member companies. There's so much more, including what advice our guests would give their 20-year-old selves, favorite reads (including The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, a find from QSC), and goals for the year (to include winning another college football championship!). You'll find inspiration in every minute … and even see a surprise guest!

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Sound Connections
Veteran's Day 2021 Special

Sound Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 65:38


Happy Veteran's Day! To celebrate and honor our veterans today, we are having a special Veteran's Day episode. We sat down with two incredible veterans who were in town for the recent Infocomm Conference. Listen in to see how they served their country, then went on to have successful careers in the A/V industry. Joe Atanacio served with the U.S. Air Force, working with a lot of great talent on several different USO tours. After leaving the Air Force, he continued to work with incredible acts like the Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil. Ray Biba is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Ray has had a long and successful career since leaving the Marines, even starting his own rep firm at one point. He now currently works at QSC as the Director of Systems Sales for the U.S. West and Florida territories. Listen and subscribe to the Sound Connections podcast on your favorite podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 530: Transparency

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021


Global supply chain issues continue to hit the AV industry, and understanding IT & AV to get a recurring revenue off the ground for your business.

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 530: Transparency

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 30:54


Global supply chain issues continue to hit the AV industry, and understanding IT & AV to get a recurring revenue off the ground for your business.

Sound Connections
Getting Techy With It feat. Ed Veeser from QSC!

Sound Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 39:05


We're diving deep into the tech space this week as we are joined by Ed Veeser from QSC talking all things Q-SYS! Ed stopped by our Experience Center for an in-depth conversation with Pat and Neil Hufford from Mainline Marketing. After explaining what brought Ed to QSC, we learn what makes Q-SYS so special, how they handle updates, and what is in store for us in the future. (New to the Q-SYS Ecosystem? This hilarious 5-minute video will get you up to speed on everything you need to know!) We also find out why everyone in the U.P. of Michigan is a Green Bay Packers fan, how COVID impacted the industry, and his love of Wisconsin. Listen and subscribe to the Sound Connections podcast on your favorite podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!

AV SuperFriends
AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Other Duties as Assigned

AV SuperFriends

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 45:56


This month's topic is “Time for Change,” which we interpreted as “how do we think of classroom AV systems in 2021 as opposed to the same systems in 2019?”  The technology hasn't really changed, but the tasks in those classrooms most certainly have changed, which means we now select the technology differently. But before we get into all that, we cover some recent news from QSC—or at least leaked from QSC via Rave—about how they're responding to on-going supply chain shortages.  Rather than continuously delay orders, QSC is apparently telling their industry partners (but not necessarily their end-user customers) that some product lines simply will not be available for the foreseeable future.  It's an interesting tact to be sure, and Jamie and Rachel are especially appreciative of it.  Rachel also highly recommends an article by a colleague on communicating with customers during a crisis (linked below). Then we discuss what a classroom system should look like in 2021 or 2022.  Sure, the general technologies are the same as we've been recommending for years, but now what was once considered an optional add-on is a critical component that is absolutely required for day-to-day teaching and learning.  Additionally, “classrooms” clearly extend beyond the four walls of the physical room, so other technology items that were previously considered to be core components can be removed as they no longer easily tie into the new model of mixed hybrid and hyflex learning. Articles discussed: https://www.ravepubs.com/qsc-stop-fulfilling-orders/ https://castercomm.com/2021/08/27/three-pillars-that-should-define-your-crisis-comms/

Sound Connections
Icons of A/V: Our Interview With Kristin of Our DJ Rocks

Sound Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 49:28


Kristin is an entrepreneur, running an all-female entertainment company out of Orlando, FL. She's also an incredible DJ and brings her infectious energy to the latest episode of the Sound Connections podcast! Like many DJ companies, Kristin started out working gigs by herself. But her energetic hosting skills and her music mixing talent soon meant her schedule was completely booked. That led to her having to find other DJs to train, and soon Our DJ Rocks would become known as the #1 all-female DJ company in Orlando – rocking between 800 - 1,000 events annually. Kristin is now one of the most sought-after female DJs and entrepreneurs in the country and is also an author, speaker, and educator for the events industry. Kristin is also a big believer in the quality of QSC products and has become a featured DJ with QSC, producing content with other top talents from across the country. In this episode, we dive into Kristin's favorite bands, her eclectic collection of first albums, and her first-ever concert (NKOTB fans will be happy!). We also learn about Kristin's early time building Our DJ Rocks, and its sister company Photobooth Rocks, the devastating impacts of COVID on her industry, and how she was able to keep everything together and position her companies to succeed as weddings and live events return. Listen and subscribe to the Sound Connections podcast on your favorite podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 523: A Gooder Service AKA Let's Get Cookin'

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 32:09


QSC is halting shipments due to supply chain issues, and looking at the corporate side of house of worship installations.

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 523: A Gooder Service AKA Let’s Get Cookin’

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021


QSC is halting shipments due to supply chain issues, and looking at the corporate side of house of worship installations.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: QSC's State of The Union, Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges, Looking Forward

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 19:21


Talking to QSC about their journey in the last 18 months and the state of the supply chain for the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: QSC’s State of The Union, Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges, Looking Forward

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021


Talking to QSC about their journey in the last 18 months and the state of the supply chain for the AV industry.

AV SuperFriends
AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Striving for Adequacy

AV SuperFriends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 58:06


Recorded July 2, 2021 Biamp buys Neets and presumably looks to get into the larger ecosystem of AV control.  And that raises some interesting questions about control systems.  Aside from the big two, Crestron and Extron (AMX no longer counts), we're seeing a ever-increasing number of smaller companies introducing solid control options, often at a significant savings.   We've tried a few from Atlona, QSC, and others and they show real promise.  Also, what's the deal with these ePTZ cameras?  Are they worth it?  Spoiler: for the most part, yes.   Articles and links from the show: https://neets.io https://www.biamp.com/company/press-releases/press-release-detail/biamp-acquires-neets-a-s https://www.avinteractive.com/news/business/biamp-broadens-control-range-neets-acquisition-22-06-2021/ https://www.ravepubs.com/biamp-control-system-manufacturer/

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Mental Health Amplified With QSC

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 12:26


Talking with QSC about their upcoming fundraising concert on May 27th called Mental Health Amplified. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AVNation Specials
AVNation Special: Mental Health Amplified With QSC

AVNation Specials

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021


Talking with QSC about their upcoming fundraising concert on May 27th called Mental Health Amplified.

The Inquisitive Tourist
Call 911: The worldwide travelling DJ

The Inquisitive Tourist

Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2021 68:54


Ever called 911? If you haven't, you need to after this episode.And if you don't, it's a living crime against humanity.This dude doesn't mess, he is a worldwide guy, DJ'ing all over the gaff.Any event, be it house parties, weddings or corporate, he is willing to consider taking bookings in all cities & countries worldwide. He has an energy that is rare and unique.Welcome, DJ MORENOe:   djmoreno@gmail.comEpisode highlights:[00:58] - DJ Moreno introduces himself[01:47] - DJ Moreno 911 on fire[02:50] - Based in Tampa Florida, married in 2013, moved from Atlanta Georgia[04:00] - Real estate exploding in Tampa[04:45] - No life in the downtown till 911 showed up![06:25] - New York, live in buildings, people want Florida life, more space. Beaches & Backyard[07:20] - Music scene in florida discussed[08:40] - American crowd love the Spanish songs. Universal appeal[09:40] - Visit to London, Grime scene, different sounds[11:13] - Incorporate Grime into repertoire, not easy, but with Trap its possible[12:30] - Equipment setup, QSC speakers industry standard, systems now more portable, subwoofers can be too cumbersome, now uses EV50, less cable management[17:40] - Married to Stephanie, a boricuan / puerto rican girl, she expands her music horizons and DJ Moreno benefits from this. Portuguese/Mexican/French playlist etc[19:25] - Stephanie knows how to mix![20:06] - Differences between DR / PR music. Reggaeton worldwide. Rock popular in PR[22:38] - Born in Jersey. Turntable at age 5.[26:27] - Caters to his client. Evolves his style. E.g. Afrobeats[28:30] - How he learnt his skills as a DJ[30:55] - First party he threw, at age 13![34:15] - Went Pro at 17 after a south carolina wedding[35:00] - Most embarrassing moment as a DJ! Controller froze during first dance![40:40] - DJ'ing for 11 years for one family[42:40] - 7 hours non-stop performance his longest[45:00] - Zoom & Videoconferencing will become a standard. UStream, since 2011[47:40] - iRIG gamechanger [50:42] - hybrid wedding the future, many others can enjoy the full wedding[53:30] - Will go global, has no geographical limit[55:00] - Always takes his wife Stephanie with him, on the road. New experiences, get to sightsee & see other places & cities[57:00] - The Ulysses Ramirez Road sign story[58:38] - Texas, Dominican / Mexican wedding[01:02:35] - Dishing out DJ gigs in different area codes. Does 12-15 events yearly[01:04:00] - How he hits the home run with his audience & ends on a high note[01:05:50] - Enjoy some instagram live video mixing feed & him performing!e: djmoreno911@gmail.comsoundcloud: dj-moreno911

Her Gypsy Soul presents
The Mindset of a Successful DIY Artist with Singer/Songwriter Katie Ferrara

Her Gypsy Soul presents

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 65:09


Meet Katie Ferrara, an award winning alternative pop singer/songwriter from Los Angeles who writes positive, honest and authentic music with an ethereal flair. She has released several albums as an unsigned independent artist including “Dream Catcher” (2016) and “Break Free” (2020). Both albums were funded by the generous support of her fans off social media. Her music can also be found on the Season 5 premiere of the Hallmark TV show "Good Witch". Katie currently does live streams her performances to her Facebook music page as well as Instagram and Twitch. As a QSC audio artist, she performs covers and original music at 5 star hotels in Los Angeles as well as songwriter venues such as the Hotel Cafe. She is also passionate about aligning her music with charities and causes such as Whole Planet Foundation, Children's Foundation of America and Water.org. Katie is currently working on her second full-length album which will be released in 2021. Official Website: https://www.katieferrara.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/katieferraramusic/ JVB Official: http://www.jacquelinevanbierk.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/jacquelinevanbierkClothing Line: http://www.jacvanbee.com

The Wreck Podcast
The Wreck Podcast #86: Special Guest Brad Zell, QSC Audio, Merle Haggard, Cali Conscious, Music on the Runway

The Wreck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 85:47


The Wreck continues their weekly podcast with episode 86, welcoming special guest Brad Zell of QSC Audio and Cali Conscious, listening to music from Cali Conscious and Merle Haggard, telling stories from the road, and talking guitars, live sound practices, Music On The Runway, and more! Follow Brad on Instagram here! Follow QSC on Instagram here! Listen to Cali Conscious on Spotify here! Check out all the amazing products from QSC here on their website! Find more music you'll love on Henry's History Playlist on Spotify here! Listen to RJTW on Spotify here! Grab music, merch and more on RJTW's official store here! Check out The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, CA here! Grab your VIP tables and learn more about Music On The Runway at Hangar 24 in Irvine, CA here!

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 462: AV Tells Stories

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020


How museums can use AV to deliver an enhanced experience, the impact of virtual trade shows like InfoComm Connected, and LG's first LED cinema opens in Taiwan.

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 462: AV Tells Stories

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 35:27


How museums can use AV to deliver an enhanced experience, the impact of virtual trade shows like InfoComm Connected, and LG's first LED cinema opens in Taiwan.

Home Studio Simplified
HSS Episode 050- The Creative's Worst Enemy

Home Studio Simplified

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 19:04


ANNOUNCMENTS Quarantine Song Challenge-  We have had several submissions for the Quarantine Song Challenge and there has been a ton of talent represented! Due to time availability and the decreasing number of submissions, I believe it's a good time to bring it to a close. So, the final day for entering the QSC will be this Friday, May 22nd. The voting will begin the following Monday on the live stream as we all listen one last time to all the submissions and vote on them together. (There will also be offline voting available for those that missed the stream, but it will all take place on the YouTube Channel. The winner will be announced on the live stream Thursday, May 28th.  EAR TO THE GROUND  First up, in today's ear to the ground we're going to cover the IR packs being released by the guys over at Worship Tutorials.  One common problem you run into when playing an acoustic live as a DI source is the horrible representation of sound that the DI produces. The fact is, even an $11,000 guitar will sound like trash when pitted against the dreadful DI input. In order to combat this, the team over at the Worship Tutorials channel have come up with some IR (Impulse Response) Packs to help alleviate the woes of the sound guy and allow for an acoustic guitar to really shine on stage again. Here is a sound example of a Martin D-35 with the IR in action. The first portion is the D-35 mic'd up with an Earthworks S-R25, the second portion is the straight DI source, and the last portion is being ran through the S-R25 IR. The next portion we're going to listen to is the Holy Grail IR Pack.      This portion of audio is the channel owners beautiful McPherson Camrielle being played through the Line 6 Helix as a Direct Out, and as he's playing he is turning the Holy Grail IR on and off using the on board footswitch.  The first portion of audio we're hearing is with the IR off (dry direct out), the next portion is with the IR enabled, The guitars pickup is an LR BAGSS Anthem SL. This Acoustic IR pack captures the incredible tone of Brian McPherson® Camrielle. These IR's can be used in any hardware or app that accepts .wav IR files and allow you to get the sound of a world class mic'd acoustic guitar direct. Included in your download are multiple acoustic pickup options to accommodate a wide range of acoustic guitars and pickups. These are meant to make your acoustic guitar sound incredible. They are not designed to make an electric guitar sound like an acoustic. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. INTENDED FOR USE WITH ACOUSTIC GUITARS: Our acoustic IR's are intended to be used with acoustic guitars. They are not meant to make an electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar. 2. CROSS PLATFORM: These .WAV impulse responses can be used in any hardware or application that supports IR's. This includes products by Line 6 (Helix, HX Stomp, HX Effects, etc), Kemper, Axe-FX, etc. 3. EXPERIMENT: We've included multiple options in this IR pack (more details below). The best idea is just to start experimenting with your guitar and find the IR or combinations of IR's that sound the best. Our recommendation is to first find the pickup type that fits your guitar best (see the pickup options section), and then experiment with different mic options for that pickup type.   3 FREE PLUGS  1- Lagrange by Ursa DSP - Lagrange is a unique stereo delay system producing other worldly echoes using granular techniques, where each grain is from a different point in the delay buffer: Use basic settings to create immersive stereo imagery with clean early reflections to give instruments a clear place in the mix. Use the feedback control to transform your sounds into droning evolving soundscapes. Shorten the delay time to create unusual metallic chorus effects. 2 - Glitch Machines Hysteresis -  Hysteresis features a delay effect with stutter, lowpass filter and modulation effects thrown into the feedback signal path. The input signal first goes through a delay line on each stereo channel, but instead of sending the output directly back into the delay line, the resulting signal is sent to a stutter processor, then to a lowpass filter and finally to another delay line on the opposite channel which is modulated for creating chorus type effects. The output of the second delay line is then routed back to the first one on the original channel. The stutter effect can be used to generate reverse delays, noisy pitch-shifting or raw granulation. The lowpass filter has an internal LFO to make the cutoff frequency oscillate, and the modulation processor can act as a subtle chorus or noisy modulator depending on the range of the modulation rate. 3 - Metric Halo Thump -   Thump is a unique audio processor that allows you to synthesize low frequency audio to add low end to a track or generate another sound entirely. Thump looks at the pitch and dynamics of its audio input and uses this information to control its oscillators. You can add low end to drums, augment a bass or even create synthetic drones. Thump is ideal for beefing up a kick drum, add low end to percussive tracks, re-create classic drum synth sounds, and more. You can use Thump's envelope driven, percussive sub-harmonic synth for the following things (among others): Build low-octave support for bass drum, tom, snare, and other percussive tracks Create kettle drum sounds from regular drum tracks Re-create the sounds of classic drum synths like the TR-808   Main Thought   The Creative's Worst Enemy As a creative you have infinite potential. You think differently than others, you troubleshoot and find ways around common ordinary problems that leave others seemingly paralyzed. Your stress levels are scientifically proven to be lower than the average person, and let's face it, you're a whole lot cooler than most people you know. Although there are many more positive traits attributed to all you wonderfully creative folk out there, we need to get real for a moment. There are some elephants in the room that we need to address, and we need to talk about it together, because I need to hear this as much as I need to say this.  Criticism-Lack of Confidence Look even with all the awesomeness that just oozes from us, there are some things we need to work on. For instance, most of us are very prone to have our feelings hurt easily when someone offers us criticism. This is due in part to the fact that creatives are more emotionally driven than the average person, and even if the vociferous vituperation (also know as hate) is unfounded or blatantly inaccurate, we have a tendency to allow it to ruin the rest of our day. Now, out of all the issues I am addressing today I chose to tackle this one first because it's the hardest one to deal with, and I feel like if you leave this one sided conversation before I'm finished, you at least need to hear this before you go. (BTW please don't leave) So, if you find yourself in an inner battle between what you believe about yourself versus what your accuser is saying, here are some things that we need to keep in mind. First off, consider the source. Is this a trusted friend that is trying to genuinely help you by pointing out something that you need to improve upon to become a better version of you? Sometimes, this is in fact the case, and we need to see this as a positive. If someone close to you has stepped out on that limb, knowing your proclivity to be easily offended, that means that they care enough about you to risk offending you to help open your eyes to an oversight on your behalf.  Conversely, if the criticism is coming from a complete stranger, or someone who knowingly doesn't care for you. Then, as hard as it is to do sometimes, simply push it out of your mind and realize that their words do not dictate your worth. You have to have enough confidence to be aware of your strengths, enough humility to know your weaknesses, and enough grit to pull your shoulders back, raise your head up, and calmly move on. Do not let it anger you. The old saying is, he who angers you, controls you. And you can't change a persons point of view who has not taken the time to know you in the first place.  However, supposing that what ever was said rings true and resonates. Then turn that negative moment, and the energy that it produces toward the problem and not the person. You can fix the problem if you own it, but if you allow that negativity to build a nest in your head, it's only going to breed more uncertainty. Yet again, confidence, humility, and grit. Whew, okay on to less sensitive topic. Procrastination The next thing I'd like to discuss is procrastination. I was going to talk about this first, but I figured I'd put it off for a bit. (chuckles to self) Perhaps one of the most widely used excuses made by creatives is a lack of time to be creative. I see it all the time in the various forums and Facebook groups I'm a part of, and believe me I get it. I mean who wouldn't want to have all the time in the world to sing, write, produce, mix, and everything else that makes us feel like we're actually accomplishing something. Most of us, myself included, have full time jobs, families to tend to, and a million other people that always seem to need just a little bit of our time. It's hard to fit in anything remotely creative when so many are pulling us in another direction. I mean, there is nothing creative about washing dishes and folding laundry. However, when the time arises, and we find ourselves without any other distractions. It is so easy to be lured down the paths of project folder clean ups, free plug ins, the latest gear review, or heaven forbid the cute kitty videos. There is an innate desire within us to use this time wisely, but whether it is fear that keeps us from creating or our lack of direction, somehow more times than most we finds ourselves wandering off the path to check emails or post our new shiny piece of gear we haven't used in a month.  The answer to procrastination isn't a simple one either, but here are some tips to help. Poor organization can lead to procrastination. Organized people successfully overcome it because they use prioritized To-Do Lists and create effective schedules. These tools help you to organize your tasks by priority and deadline. Even if you're organized, you can still feel overwhelmed by a task. Perhaps you have doubts about your ability and a fear of failing, so you put it off and seek comfort in doing work that you know that you're capable of completing. The truth is some people fear success as much as failure. They think that success will lead to being swamped with requests to take on more tasks. Surprisingly, perfectionists are often procrastinators. Often, they'd rather avoid doing a task that they don't feel they have the skills to do, rather than do it imperfectly. Another major cause of procrastination is poor decision-making. If you can't decide what to do, you'll likely put off taking action in case you do the wrong thing.  Procrastination is a habit – a deeply ingrained pattern of behavior. This means that you probably can't break it overnight. Habits only stop being habits when you avoid practicing them. So here some strategies to give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding. Forgive yourself for procrastinating in the past - This will help you feel more positive about yourself and reduce the likelihood of procrastination in the future. Commit to the task - Focus on doing, not avoiding. Write down the tasks that you need to complete, and specify a time for doing them. This will help you to proactively tackle your work. Promise yourself a reward - If you complete a difficult task on time, reward yourself with a treat, such as a slice of cake or a coffee from your favorite coffee shop. And make sure you notice how good it feels to finish things! Be accountable - Find someone to check in on your progress, or tell a group your a part of about the project you're starting. This will give you incentive to get it done, knowing that others know about it. Act as you go - Tackle tasks as soon as they arise, rather than letting them build up over another day. Rephrase your internal dialog - Change the phrases "need to" and "have to," for example, to "I choose to." This implies that you own a project, and can make you feel more in control of your workload. Minimize distractions - Turn off your email and social media, and avoid sitting anywhere near a television while you work! Do the Worst, First - Get those tasks that you loathe out of the way early. This will give you the rest of the day to concentrate on work that you find more enjoyable. Now, for the keen mind that picked up on the underlying theme here. These two problems feed into one another, and both in some way stem from fear. Whether it is fear of failure or fear of the unfulfilled, at the heart of most of our unfinished tasks is an underlying fear that even when the task is completed it won't be good enough. Maybe you feel like I do at times, that when I finally finish the task, I will let myself down with its lack of perfection. Yet, the answer to becoming better at anything in life is to strive for perfection. In other words, do more of what you're not doing now because you're to afraid you'll come up short.  The only way to get better at something is to do it over and over, until you learn what to do and what not to do.  If you were to ask a hundred famous inventors, artists, or creatives (people like Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, Leonardo Davinci, etc.) what did you do to get from point "A" to point "B"? Everyone one of them would tell you by making a lot of mistakes and completing (keyword) hours worth of work on something that others told me was frivolous. The fact is, that sometimes what's holding you back is the thought that something is holding you back, and sometimes we just need to get out of our own way.   

AVWeek - MP3 Edition
AVWeek 437: This Is 2020

AVWeek - MP3 Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020


Discussing the largest stories to come out of 2019, and what's in store for 2020.

The I Heart Costa Mesa Show
Jim Washburn: Lost In OC

The I Heart Costa Mesa Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 48:48


Journalist, author and music aficionado, Jim Washburn, has a lot to say about Costa Mesa - and he's been saying it for years, writing for the OC Weekly, OC Register and LA Times (to name a few.) It's always fun talking to longtime Costa Mesans - they have the very best stories! Washburn does not disappoint. Check out our podcast interview, then follow him on Facebook to get more "Washburnisms" flowing through your feed.   Connect with Jim Washburn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.washburn.18 Washburn's Books On Amazon: Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Washburn/e/B001KIPX1W On this episode, we discuss: Washburn's Article: "My Kind Of Town, Costa Mesa" Mesa Theater: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/4597 The Cuckoo's Nest: https://ocweekly.com/we-were-feared-film-on-70s-costa-mesa-punk-club-cuckoos-nest-tours-colleges-before-dvd-release-6471129/ Zubies: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/oct/18/blurt-vandals-straight-narrow/# Safari Sam's: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-09-17-ca-10439-story.html Beggars Banquet Record Shop: http://newwavejunkie.blogspot.com/2009/08/ OC Market Place: http://www.ocmarketplace.com/ The Golden Bear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Bear_(nightclub) Coach House: https://thecoachhouse.com/ James Harman Band: https://www.jamesharman.com/ Derek and the Diamonds: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-01-ol-5082-story.html Chris Gaffney: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-dave-alvin-chris-gaffney-tribute-benefit-20190331-story.html OC Weekly: https://ocweekly.com/?s=jim+washburn 'Lost In OC' Column: https://ocweekly.com/category/columns/lost-in-oc/ Pierce Street Annex: https://ocweekly.com/pierce-street-annex-announced-their-last-call-literally-7801949/ Country Club Restaurant: https://www.countryclubcm.com/ Greg Topper: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-greg-topper-obituary-rock-oldies-20190313-story.html Pat Quilter, QSC: https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/play/quilter-labs/ Rickenbacker Guitars: http://www.rickenbacker.com/ Leo Fender: https://www.ocregister.com/2013/03/31/leo-fenders-legacy-is-still-making-music-in-town/ Irvine Meadows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvine_Meadows_Amphitheatre Pacific Amphitheatre: https://pacamp.com/ The Pond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Center Lotus Cafe we discussed is called Basil Mediterranean Grill: http://basilmediterraneangrill.com/ I Heart Costa Mesa is sponsored by: Music Factory School of Music Mesa Water District Sign up for the free Water Efficient Landscape Workshop, Sunday May 4th at 8:30am at Mesa Water! Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iheartcostamesa Shop the store! https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/shop/ Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra