🥞 Breakfast Bites: Benefits of Tech Summits, Lessons from the Auto Industry, and...

Greetings, welcome to today’s Breakfast Bites — Catch up on the best articles and tools that can help to increase profits, navigate the ever-changing tech world, and elevate your success!

Hungry? Here’s what’s on the Menu today:

• Connecting and Collaborating: Networking at the Total Tech Summit

• From 🚗 Auto Shops to A/V Excellence: Secrets of Talent Development

• Tune Out the Noise 🎧: Embracing Attention Management

• Enjoy another great Vegas Sphere 🌍 photo from the @SphereOfTheDay Twitter account

The Value of Tech Summits

While I wasn’t able to make it to last week’s Total Tech Summit 23, attending the previous Total Tech Summit was an incredible experience that left a lasting impression on me. Whether you are an Owner or Operator, you’ll find the event to be a valuable platform for networking, learning, and gaining insights from industry experts.

It was refreshing to be surrounded by like-minded professionals who share the same passion for the business. The connections and knowledge obtained were truly invaluable.

Joining next year’s summit (TTS 24 will be in San Antonio, TX) will provide you with immense benefits and contribute to your growth not only as an integrator, but as a professional. Its’ small format (as compared to an event like the CEDIA Expo) is what allows the most bang for your buck. Check out what others are saying after attending this year.

—“The Closer” — BB Contributor & Co-Founder

Lessons Learned from the Automotive Industry

One of our recent NL’s featured an article about the danger of the “Not Invented Here” syndrome. In it, we highlighted how Integrators shouldn’t be afraid to take lessons from other industries. 

There’s an interesting article about how the automotive industry (specifically NAPA and the Hendrick Automotive Group) is tackling the problem of filling skilled positions by developing the next generation of technicians.

We here at BreakfastBites.co felt the article presents valuable takeaways for our readers. 

First, the article highlights the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and educational institutions to bridge the skills gap.

NAPA and Hendrick Automotive Group have partnered with high schools and community colleges to create programs that provide hands-on training and mentorship opportunities for aspiring technicians.

This collaborative effort not only ensures a pipeline of skilled professionals but also enhances the overall quality of the industry.

As an audio-video integrator, you can apply this same approach by actively engaging with educational institutions and industry associations.

By forming partnerships with schools and offering internships or apprenticeship programs, you can contribute to the development of the next generation of integrators and foster a culture of continuous learning for your company.

Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of mentorship and on-the-job training.

The thought here is that Integrators can implement mentorship programs within their own organizations, allowing experienced professionals to share their knowledge and expertise with newcomers.

This not only benefits the mentees but also helps develop leadership skills among the mentors.

Overall, this article serves as a reminder of the value of collaboration, education, and mentorship in addressing the challenges we face as integrators.

By embracing these principles, we can ensure a thriving and skilled workforce while raising the standards of our industry.

Looking for some additional training resources?  Try these on for size…

1. Prosource University
   https://www.prosourceinfo.com/prosourceuniversity/
   ProSourceU is a new way to onboard, engage, educate and develop talent through micro-video lessons and courses, interactive videos, eLearning courses, and video conferences. We also offer in person education at our events.

2. Prep Tech
   https://preptech.com/content/about-us.aspx
   PrepTECH is dedicated to its comprehensive job program, focusing on identifying, evaluating, training, and placing high-potential candidates into local job opportunities. The program connects graduates with employers through non-traditional methods, leveraging manufacturer support and subscription access to create a continuous stream of qualified individuals. The aim is not only to fill existing positions but to contribute to industry growth by consistently training and deploying skilled professionals for sustained double-digit expansion in the future.

3. Avixa
   https://www.avixa.org/training-section
   Specialized tracks for commercial integration professionals. 

4. CEDIA
   https://cedia.org/en-us/education/in-person-training/us-training/
   The CEDIA Academy is the leading online learning portal for all your home technology integration learning.

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Tips on Staying Focused in a Fast Paced Business

In our fast-paced digital world, effectively managing our attention has become more important than ever.

With constant notifications and distractions, it's easy to lose focus and productivity.

However, in a recent podcast episode, the host explores the concept of attention management and how it can revolutionize the way we work.

By being intentional and proactive in managing our attention, we can regain control over our workdays and achieve greater focus and efficiency.

The episode highlights the importance of understanding our personal attention patterns and scheduling our most important tasks during our peak productivity times.

It also emphasizes the need to set boundaries, eliminate distractions, and minimize multitasking.

Strategies such as mindfulness, task batching, and taking regular breaks are also discussed to enhance concentration and productivity.

By embracing attention management, we can maximize our performance and succeed in our audio-video installation company.

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