This week the AV Life crew welcomes guest Kevin Kwasneski from 22 Miles, and the team share their biggest AV war stories: stressful installs, communication breakdowns, project management lessons, and the moments that made them better pros. From oranges that looked ripe (Murphy’s PM Minute metaphor) to 2 a.m. installs, broken firewalls, and full-building refreshes before Labor Day, each story highlights the chaos, teamwork, and learning that come from AV project challenges. Topics Discussed:Project readiness and “ripening” (Murphy Daley’s PM Minute)The Biamp–ClearOne acquisition and industry shake-upsUnexpected project crises and fast-tracked installsManaging clients, expectations, and communication gapsThe role of teamwork and vendor collaboration under pressureLessons learned and post-project reflection“Always be learning” mindset in AV workPartnership and collaboration in digital signage (22 Miles)Veterans Day appreciation and gratitude themeHumor and resilience in AV project managementThe AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.Connect with Tim: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-45416826/Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TVanWoeartConnect with The AV Life: Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePod YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337