In this episode, Ryan Gray and Chris Hewitt discuss various topics related to the AV industry and personal experiences. They talk about the power of networking and the importance of trade shows in connecting with others. Chris shares his extroverted nature and how it has influenced his career in customer service. They also discuss the significance of company culture and the impact of mergers and acquisitions.Chris emphasizes the value of trust and intuition in decision-making. The episode concludes with Chris's drop the mic sign off, encouraging listeners to leave the world a little better than they found it.TakeawaysNetworking at trade shows is essential for connecting with others in the AV industry.Being an extrovert can be an advantage in customer service roles.Maintaining company culture is crucial during mergers and acquisitions.Trusting your gut and intuition can lead to better decision-making.Leaving the world a little better than you found it is a meaningful goal.Connect with Chris:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chewitt1/Connect with Ryan:https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Grayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/ryan@higheredav.comFollow the Show:https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifierhttps://higheredav.com/ryangrayVoiceovers by Chris Dechter:https://twitter.com/cdechterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!