This week, we sat down with Tony Gavilanes of Tech Event Pro to discuss all things event audio-visual (A/V) and how you can make the most of your event budget. Tony shares the biggest mistakes that he sees event planners make when it comes to A/V, cost-effective tips for small to mid-sized events, and strategies for negotiating with vendors for the best A/V rates, without sacrificing quality. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Tony Gavilanes: Website: https://techeventpro.com/ Instagram: @techeventpro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techeventpro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techeventpro Subscribe to Tony's VIP newsletter: techeventpro.com/vip Check your internet speed at your next venue: speedtest.net Bonus Tip - Zoom Webinar Practice Session Video: https://youtu.be/8_dz40aaAiE Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)