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Sept. 17, 2025

FDrive RX: The Future of Lighting is Here! #shorts

Replacing failed drivers in historic theaters used to be a Mission Impossible-style squeeze. The FDrive RX changes everything, putting all the guts in the rack and making it almost too easy. https://youtu.be/J3uj75Vd75g #theater #driver #FDriveRX #lighting #tech

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Sept. 17, 2025

Film Tech: Obi-Wan Kenobi & Tech Challenges Unveiled! #shorts

The speaker transitions from working on the movie Bullet Train to becoming the key programmer on Obi-Wan Kenobi. This opportunity arrived at the perfect time. The gear list revealed current rack hogs were insufficient, requiring investment in HPUs.https://youtu.be/rUmcBxDUgag #BulletTrain #ObiWanKenobi #programmer #HPU #moviebusiness

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Sept. 17, 2025

Nashville's Music Scene: Your Guide to Industry Connections #shorts

Discover how Nashville's music business programs are helping students whose parents are in the industry. Touring Career Workshop is coming up in November. https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #Nashville #MusicBusiness #CareerWorkshop #MusicIndustry

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Sept. 17, 2025

Epic Concert: David Lee Roth's Dazzling Light Show! #shorts

David Lee Roth's tour demanded more lights than Van Halen. One person remembers a barrage of chrome PARs and the iconic 1984 sign. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #DavidLeeRoth #VanHalen #TourLights #EatEmAndSmile #1984 #Northlands

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Sept. 16, 2025

#325 - Ellen Lampert-Greaux - LEADING LADIES PODCAST

Ellen Lampert-Greaux is the creative director for Live Design and LDI, an annual conference and trade show for entertainment design and technology professionals. She was on the five-person team that founded LDI in 1988, and has produced the conference and worked on special events for the show since its debut,…

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Sept. 16, 2025

Prioritizing Client Success: The Ultimate Outcome Strategy #shorts

Focusing on others' success, even when it means personal sacrifice. The most important thing is what they're trying to create. Agreeing completely, it's an amazing point to end on.https://youtu.be/Hinkw1w_oyQ #success #sacrifice #helpingothers #outcome #creating

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Sept. 16, 2025

People Pleasers Exposed: Seeing Through the Fakeness #shorts

Some people only show respect to those in charge. It's amazing how some individuals manage to gain positions by flattering others. Giving someone enough rope, they will eventually hang themselves. https://youtu.be/Dpyzvc8WPFU #attention #respect #leadership #behavior

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Sept. 16, 2025

Fort Myers Business: Unexpected Event & Convention Opportunities? #shorts

Exploring the business potential of conventions and events in the Fort Myers and Naples area. Discovering untapped opportunities and comparing them to smaller-scale events. It makes zero sense! https://youtu.be/WhspMOaJdxg #FortMyers #Naples #Events #Conventions #Business

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Sept. 15, 2025

Paragon LT: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Lighting Innovation #shorts

The Paragon LT fixture impressed at LDI, exciting designers with its accessible design and creative tools. Its FX package includes gobo wheels, animation, prisms, frost, iris, and framing. It also runs quietly for noise-sensitive environments. https://youtu.be/C5PTxp7E0O8 #ParagonLT #LightingDesign #LDIshow #CreativeTools

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Sept. 15, 2025

Get FREE Tickets: Sell 8 & Get 100% Refund! #shorts

Drive sales and earn major perks! Sell 8 tickets, and the event ticket is free. Promoters can optionally offer VIP upgrades or backstage access for top sellers. Enhance your experience and bring a bigger crew for free. Watch Podcast: https://youtu.be/7tF2hxEOoHk #geezersofgear #ETC #DelicateProductions #ArtistryInMotion #TicketFairy #eventtickets #promoter #VIPaccess #backstage

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Sept. 15, 2025

Sales: From Dial-Up Days To Modern Success Stories #shorts

A career in sales offered flexibility and the ability to control income. Faced with two opportunities, the speaker chose a sales path, seeking a change and a way to control their earnings in a pre-internet job market. https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #sales #career #income #flexibility

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Sept. 15, 2025

Surviving the Chaos: A Terrifying Event Experience #shorts

Navigating a huge crowd where most fans don't speak English leads to a terrifying experience. Getting through the mob to the stage felt life-threatening as the performer was afraid to lose each other in the crush. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #crowd #concert #fanexperience #music #livemusic

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Sept. 14, 2025

Lighting Control: Architectural to LED Tape, Simplified! #shorts

One rack manages everything from high-end architectural lights to LED tape. Mix and match luminaires without high-voltage lines, perfect for schools, old buildings, and cruise ships. Creative lighting without constant electrician visits. https://youtu.be/J3uj75Vd75g #lighting #LED #architecture #design

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Sept. 14, 2025

AI Chatbots: Revolutionizing Customer Service & Business #shorts

An AI chatbot helps smaller businesses compete with larger ones, increasing profitability. This innovative tech acts as an equalizer, providing resources and capabilities that were once out of reach. It’s an exciting development! https://youtu.be/K3erZFyNJMI #AI #chatbot #smallbusiness #tech #innovation

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Sept. 14, 2025

Truck Troubles: Surviving Unexpected Road Challenges #shorts

The truck's contents weren't okay, but luckily, there have been no major road issues. They've resolved driver illnesses and avoided weather delays, working mostly with pros. Things happen, but they've been blessed.https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #trucking #roadlife #blessed #logistics #transportation #safetyfirst

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Sept. 13, 2025

Drone Show Safety: What You NEED to Know! #shorts

Drones can become dangerous projectiles during outdoor events if weather conditions worsen. Unlike stage equipment, hundreds of drones in the air require a different, heightened sense of security.https://youtu.be/WW1xJ7yy_Qw #drones #outdoorevents

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Sept. 13, 2025

Lighting Design Secrets: From Cher to Rock & Roll #shorts

Jeff Rabitz called, offering a lighting assistant role for Cher. With a theater background, he needed an assistant, a unique opportunity. Learned about beams, air patterns, focus, color, timing, and follow spots from Jeff. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #lighting #Cher #JeffRabitz #concertdesign #lightingassistant

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Sept. 13, 2025

From Teens To Pros: Audio & Lighting with Best Friends #shorts

From friends since 16 to starting Hot House. One found his audio engineering niche, the other discovered a passion for lighting, sparked by early fascination with catalogs and a childhood plot drawing. https://youtu.be/WhspMOaJdxg #HotHouse #audioengineering #lightingdesign #friendship #passion #origins

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Sept. 12, 2025

Elation Lens Swap: Simplify Your Gig Setup! #shorts

Elation has seemingly heard the call for fewer types of kits at gigs. One fixture, multiple lenses, and less to haul. More time to focus on the art. https://youtu.be/C5PTxp7E0O8 #Elation #lighting #tech

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Sept. 12, 2025

Bullet Train: Crazy Assassins & The $10 Million Briefcase! #shorts

A wild ride with assassins, a briefcase full of cash, and a whole lot of mayhem on a bullet train! It's a goofy movie, but it's nuts. https://youtu.be/rUmcBxDUgag #BulletTrain #movie #assassins #action #comedy

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Sept. 12, 2025

Protecting Our Drivers: Road Challenges & Solutions #shorts

A tour manager expresses concern over drivers facing mistreatment. Despite friendships and mutual respect within the team, incidents on the road are a significant issue. Drivers often hesitate to report problems to avoid conflict, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.https://youtu.be/kwnY2tYRomU #tourlife #trucking #roadlife #drivers

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Sept. 12, 2025

Amazing Utilization Rates: Building Efficient Systems #shorts

Discover how strong systems can determine success. Learn about building efficient systems and the importance of investing in them. Good systems lead to better outcomes. https://youtu.be/QBEvyM34Kkc #efficiency #systems #goals #success #mindset

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Sept. 11, 2025

Modern Design: Cat6 & Future-Proofing Lighting! #shorts

Design teams gain more control with modern lighting solutions, especially those on a budget. Upgrading to Cat6 is doable, avoiding specialist restrictions. Future-proof installs in themed environments or education spaces are now simpler.https://youtu.be/J3uj75Vd75g #lightingdesign #Cat6 #futureproof #designteams

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Sept. 11, 2025

WWJD: Ensuring Client Success Through Strategic Thinking #shorts

A document helps the team assess situations as Jordan would, prioritizing the best outcome for the client, even at personal cost. Their outcome is the most important thing to create. https://youtu.be/Hinkw1w_oyQ #clientcentric #teamwork #leadership #priorities

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