And we're back with Kontek President, Marques Manning, to unravel why complex AV projects often fail—and how to ensure they succeed.

Marques's number one tip is making sure you've got all the essential stakeholders involved right from the beginning.

He also walks us through the technical, logistical, and budgetary realities that must be considered, and how they can crush a project when not carefully approached.

There can be a massive cost to cutting corners. The value in a thorough consultative process and commercial-grade expertise will pay dividends in the long run.

Whether you're planning your first major project or working to elevate your organization's technology and communications, give this episode a listen today!

Connect with us

• Website: https://www.kontek.com/
• Email: info@kontek.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kontek-systems
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konteksystems/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/konteksystems
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KontekSystemsDurham

Chapters
(00:01) The Hidden Risks of Missing Stakeholder Buy-In
(03:46) Designing Around Real User Workflows
(10:51) The Power of a Methodical, Consultative Process
(17:53) Navigating Budget Conversations With Transparency
(24:06) Value Rooted in Expertise and Team Structure
(26:20) Long-Term Costs Versus Upfront Investment
(32:33) Essential Advice for Decision Makers

Join us for the first ever episode of the Wired In: Kontek Conversations Podcast. Who better to start with than Marques Manning, President of Kontek Systems, to show us how communication dreams are transformed into technical reality! You'll discover the story behind Kontek’s innovative journey from its university roots to leading-edge AV solutions for ambitious organizations. Marques discusses the evolution of AV technology, the importance of blending design with technical expertise, and the company’s commitment to community and lasting impact.

This is just the beginning and we are excited to share and explore so much more with you in future episodes. So if you like what you see and hear, please subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you have a dream that requires beautifully designed and expertly implemented audio and video systems, whether in the public, private, corporate, health, and education sectors, don't hesitate to reach out to us: https://www.kontek.com/connect

Connect with us:

• Website: https://www.kontek.com/
• Email: info@kontek.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kontek-systems
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konteksystems/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/konteksystems
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KontekSystemsDurham

Chapters
(00:00) Kontek’s Founding Story and Design Ethos
(06:00) The Evolution from Analog to Digital Technology
(14:00) Building a Technically Diverse and Future-Ready Team
(17:00) Turning Client Dreams into Communication Reality
(24:30) The Power of Collaboration and Industry Partnerships
(25:00) Community Commitment and Local Roots
(28:00) Looking Ahead to the Next Technological Frontiers