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Alan C. Brawn

Alan C. Brawn CTS, ISF, ISF-C, DSCE, DSDE. DCME, is the principal of Brawn Consulting.

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Alan's Latest Blog Posts

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Problems ‘R’ Us in AV Sales

The truth is, solutions simply aren’t needed unless there’s a problem to solve.

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Why People Join (and Stay with) a Company

For integration businesses to thrive over the long term, they must understand what attracts top talent…and what makes them stay.

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Volunteering is a Win-Win Situation

If you ask a volunteer, they’ll tell you they get back so much more than they could ever provide.

Alan's Latest Posts

finger on lightbulb, problem solving

Problems ‘R’ Us in AV Sales

The truth is, solutions simply aren’t needed unless there’s a problem to solve.

Developing talent and professional training for personal growth tiny person concept, transparent background.

Why People Join (and Stay with) a Company

For integration businesses to thrive over the long term, they must understand what attracts top talent…and what makes them stay.

Volunteers sorting out donated clothes in community charity donation center, coronavirus concept.

Volunteering is a Win-Win Situation

If you ask a volunteer, they’ll tell you they get back so much more than they could ever provide.

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The Need for Research

Some key insights about the importance of research and how to embrace the concepts of target customers, target marketing and target sales.

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AV Integrators Should Be in ‘Control’

In an era when ‘good enough’ is simply not, integrators should seize the opportunity to deliver a superior experience through a systems-design approach.

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Writing the Next Chapter of Being a Salesperson

With change all around us, salespeople must adapt their skill set and find ways to deliver real value, not ‘speeds and feeds.’

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Why Employees Stay

To explore the importance of effective management, it’s first necessary to understand what managing is and how it has changed.

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Direct-View LED: Caveat Venditor and Emptor

Comparing well-known versus less-well-known DVLED providers and assessing their respective value propositions.

DVLED SCREEN LCD

Direct-View LED: Know the Unknowns

DVLED is quite different from flatpanel LCD displays and projection, and it’s critical for AV professionals to identify and understand the divergences.

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What We Have Learned About Events

As we peer into the future, in-person, virtual and hybrid events will live side by side.