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Jamie Schuh Spokane Audio Video Experts Spokane Valley, Wash.


Years as an installer: 21


Non-installation related duties: “I am a one-man shop 85% of the year. Once in a while I have help with larger projects from another installer.”


Proudest professional career moment: “Te day I started my own business.”


Biggest mistake ever made as an installer: “I think the biggest mistake I have made would be getting stuck in ruts and just going with the flow. Not until lately have I realized you do not have to do what everyone else is doing to be happy and successful at what you


Chris Ott Soundwaves of Tampa Tampa, Fla.


Years as an installer: 20


Non-installation related duties: “Te main ‘hat’ I wear is project/fabrication specialist. I also assist with the sales process, inventory/supplies, and training


the newbie.’”


Proudest professional career moment: “Achieving worldwide notoriety for my iPad installs.”


Biggest mistake ever made as an installer: “Not learning from my mistake and repeating it.”


Tree biggest loves, other than installation: “Trying new beers; I’m a bit of a beer snob. Spending time with my wife, two dogs, and two cats. Going to the movies.”


Biggest influence in terms of expertise, professionalism and work ethic: “Some of my previous managers when I worked for Circuit City were extremely difficult to work for, but I learned discipline from that experience, which has stuck with me through today.”


Vision for life in five years: “I would like to find that perfect balance between my work and home life. I’d like to accomplish all the goals I have set out to achieve and create new ones in the process.”


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do. Find what works for you and don’t worry about what everyone else in the industry is doing.” Tree biggest loves, other than installation: “One, spending time with my wife and two daughters. Two, building or remodeling things around the house. Tree, I like to do ‘nothing’ which is few and far between with a business and two children. I think most people can relate to that.”


Biggest influence in terms of expertise, professionalism and work ethic: “Tere have been a lot of people in the past 21 years who influenced me, so it would be hard to narrow it down to just one. Every one of the people I have worked with has contributed to my work ethic. My friends and family also play a big part.”


Vision for life in five years: “I would be happy if my life was exactly the same in five years. Well, other than maybe a couple more days off in the summers.”


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