Dave's Blog
Stop Paying Sales Tax You Don’t Owe: A Quick Note for Churches Ordering on Amazon
You’d be surprised how often we hear this: “We bought it on Amazon because it was quick… and yeah, we paid sales tax.”
Your tax-exempt status doesn...
Why Experience Matters in AVL Projects
Anyone can sell you a box. We’ve all made certain billionaire retailers rich—but let’s be honest, he wouldn't know a cardioid subwoofer from a hole...
The Supply Chain - it's getting better - really!
Since March of 2020, the pro audio, video and lighting industries have struggled mightily with availability of components and finished goods. Migh...
Planning for 2022 - the State of the Pro AVL Supply Chain
Have you tried to buy a new car, a used car, a refrigerator, a couch, or a power amplifier lately? It's not easy. And it costs more than it used ...
So I've learned some lessons in the last 381 days.
Back in January, I wrote a blog post related to the surgery that I had as a result of a bicycle accident on July 8, 2017. But before I get started,...
A sling and a prayer.
On July 8, 2017, I decided to take the faster route home and crashed my bicycle at a railroad crossing as opposed to staying on the bike path. The...
Selecting an AVL firm - Can you have it all?
After looking at a couple new buildings for office space this morning, I had lunch with an architect who does lots of design and project planning f...
Volunteer hours are not free
Editor's note: This is the third time I've re-written this post. The first time, it didn't have the right feel, and last time, I thought that I wa...
Words of encouragement
On this snowy winter Friday (a rarity in Columbus, Ohio), I'm still working on our last day of business before Christmas, and I am enjoying the qui...
