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Written by: Lesroy Louard





Kenny Banning started his childhood off on somewhat of a dark path, but he found Christ and changed before it was too late. His curiosity and goofball antics, which lead to some not so smart decisions, were later channeled toward something a little less explosive.





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Currently, Chief Engineer in Charge for live event productions as a freelancer, Kenny Banning started in theatre and theme parks. He moved TBN (The Christian Broadcast Network) before becoming one of the most sought after engineers in the concert and live event production industry.
The Production Channel presents Banning, as a self-proclaimed “nerdy guy”, who overcame a troubled and mischievous childhood. He shares stories of sendin
g his brother to the emergency room and being arrested for making a “bomb” and taking it to class in high school. He found purpose after those “terrible and really stupid” ordeals by finding his passion, always asking questions and wanting to be a light instead of a dark detractor.
 
With his background at TBN, his faith is strong. Despite a negative past, Kenny Banning does not have trouble staying positive and out of trouble these days. Even during long touring trips, especially while in Vegas, away from his family for months, he occupies his time ministering to the homeless and anyone willing to listen. Banning and Harrod are a classic interview, one that touches past, present, family, faith, consciousness and comedy; among the many tales and words of advice, Banning admonishes to “…always eat breakfast, especially show bacon.”
 
 


Lesroy Louard, 36 and a graduate of Florida State University, can best be described as a visual thrill seeker and story-teller. With 18 years of experience in the world of production as a videographer, writer, and editor, Lesroy is also an aspiring filmmaker. He never shies away from the opportunity to chase a new challenge and expand his skill set. Lesroy has previously done this with several corporate marketing companies, the NBA, and many major cable networks. As a growing producer/writer, Lesroy derives most of his inspiration from classic cinema, music and pop culture.  He adds, “I enjoy the use of word, sight and sound to evoke emotion and convey powerful messaging.”

Lesroy’s work can be found at www.LouardMedia.com.

Written by: Lesroy Louard





Life is all about the right place, and the right time. Robert Permenter’s timing has allowed him to
maneuver himself in his industry from full time AV technician, Show Team staffer to Freelance
Engineer In Charge. In this interview, The Production Channel, dives into the career of one of
the industries brightest minds. We will explore the work, and the path that has enabled
“goofball” status, on his terms.
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Robert Permenter, a product of southern Florida, began tinkering with audio, and camera
equipment at a young age. Putting together small films and fixing church audio equipment at 15,
there was never a task too tall for him and his group of friends. He began setting up audio
translator booths for an international company before setting his sights on Disney’s production
department.

Widely respected and described as a great soaker of knowledge, eager to learn and willing to
figure out solutions, Robert built his network solidly. From full time staffer at Disney production,
he honed a craft and continued to set goals with tremendous foresight.


Robert’s transition to LMG was an opportunity viewed as graduating from high school to college.
Permenter says “LMG gave me a more structured professionalism, a higher tech savvy
environment and freedom in my career choices”. The grasping of this maturation process they
joke, can hinder some; because they don’t know when to be goofballs, when to be grateful for
an easy high paying gig, and when to be a silent agreeable pro.

Robert has neither of those problems, and thus his rise in the production industry. Since this
interview, Robert spent some time as a freelancer and is now a full-time employee of AFPC. His
current role is Director of Accounts.

The Production Channel invites you to sit down and hear how Robert “Captain Jack” Permenter
has achieved so much in such a small amount of time.




Lesroy Louard, 36 and a graduate of Florida State University, can best be described as a visual thrill seeker and story-teller. With 18 years of experience in the world of production as a videographer, writer, and editor, Lesroy is also an aspiring filmmaker. He never shies away from the opportunity to chase a new challenge and expand his skill set. Lesroy has previously done this with several corporate marketing companies, the NBA, and many major cable networks. As a growing producer/writer, Lesroy derives most of his inspiration from classic cinema, music and pop culture.  He adds, “I enjoy the use of word, sight and sound to evoke emotion and convey powerful messaging.”

Lesroy’s work can be found at www.LouardMedia.com.

Written by: Lesroy Louard

The Production Channel invites you to attentively soak up the humble beginnings of Drew Lawless, the Live Event Graphics, ARS (Audience Response Systems), and Tele-prompting guru. “I built my website, and it became official. We were in business!” exclaimed Lawless, as he shared with Clem Harrod, about his journey.
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Seemingly astounded at the breadth and reach of his career, Drew Lawless has never been satisfied with just one thing. Until that one thing became live events and production. “In 2008 [after 20 years], I said ‘wow’, this turned into a career! I did not mean for this to happen.”
Lawless explains how he began. Scratching and clawing to find his place in the professional world, his finance degree led him to a path that many would have dreamed of. As a financial analyst for Odessa Corporation in his hometown of Indianapolis, the days and hours could not move fast enough. Lawless moved to Orlando where his freelance career was born, and Taylor Events soon thereafter; somewhat mistakenly, became a success.

In this episode, learn some of the key technologies used in the live event graphics and tele-prompting arenas. Absorb the secret to Drew’s networking and connection-making that land frequent high end gigs. From music DJ at Church Street Station, to loading trucks filled with AV equipment for $10/hour, Drew Lawless found and grasped his passion somewhere in between and 20 plus years later, he has not let go.
 


Lesroy Louard, 36 and a graduate of Florida State University, can best be described as a visual thrill seeker and story-teller. With 18 years of experience in the world of production as a videographer, writer, and editor, Lesroy is also an aspiring filmmaker. He never shies away from the opportunity to chase a new challenge and expand his skill set. Lesroy has previously done this with several corporate marketing companies, the NBA, and many major cable networks. As a growing producer/writer, Lesroy derives most of his inspiration from classic cinema, music and pop culture.

He adds, “I enjoy the use of word, sight and sound to evoke emotion and convey powerful messaging.”
Lesroy’s work can be found at www.LouardMedia.com.

Written by: Lesroy Louard

Many successful people who work in the Live Event Production Industry find themselves with the ability to hyper focus and achieve greatness in the area of their gift. From engineers to content creators, tapping into one’s talents can help you understand how, and why, it is you do the things that you do.
Short of enrolling into the X-Men school for the gifted with Professor Xavier, you can locate Sarah Meers and allow her to assess your personality; then, equip you with the tools to thrive in the world as a high IQ individual.
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Professionally, a gifted coach and mentor, Sarah Meers, analyzes the gifted brain among children and adults. After initial dialogue and testing, she offers strategies to capitalize on brain activity, turning weaknesses into positives and provide balanced interaction and stimulation in your daily life.
Clem Harrod, an expert in video production and lighting [laughter], mistakenly titled by Sarah before being corrected as a “Video Projectionist”; was the subject of an on the spot bar graph assessment by Meers.  This jovial exchange, albeit hypothetical, allowed us to see the exchange between Coach and Patient.  Meers lists the daily tasks and attributes of a gifted and hyper focused Harrod…“Projection Talent – 9, Home life/taking care of the kids – 5, Communication to others/spouse – 2, Communication to himself – 10”, and so on. Meers, establishes that the gifted brain is often hyper focused and two deviations (15 points) above 100.
In Harrod’s on the fly assessment, we see that “the gifted brain is typically very strong in one or a few areas, but weaker in others where you are not the expert” says Meers.  To combat these barriers, she promotes self assessment and implements a strategy that allows you to cope with daily tasks and frustration, improve time management, and stimulate executive brain function.Whether on the job, or in your family life, we all care to be fulfilled.
Even if not high IQ, the stress of day to day interaction can build, and expert coaches like Sarah Meers have the tools to bring everything into focus.

“You have to know yourself, and what your cues are when deciding to take a break.”
In this podcast discussion, the identifying of gifted traits, promotion of work-life balance, handling emotion and recognizing when the brain needs a break are the key takeaways.  Take a listen to find out some of the terrific ways Meers achieves optimal performance for herself and her patients.


Lesroy Louard, 36 and a graduate of Florida State University, can best be described as a visual thrill seeker and story-teller. With 18 years of experience in the world of production as a videographer, writer, and editor, Lesroy is also an aspiring filmmaker. He never shies away from the opportunity to chase a new challenge and expand his skill set. Lesroy has previously done this with several corporate marketing companies, the NBA, and many major cable networks. As a growing producer/writer, Lesroy derives most of his inspiration from classic cinema, music and pop culture.

He adds, “I enjoy the use of word, sight and sound to evoke emotion and convey powerful messaging.”
Lesroy’s work can be found at www.LouardMedia.com.

Written by: Lesroy Louard





There is the Corporate lane, the Freelance lane and the lane that Miki Rosta spends time sharing with us, shedding a little light on, the Union lane.



Union member since the age of 17, Miki, is ecstatic for the life afforded to him by the Stagehand Labor Union, the Local 720 in Vegas. It was reluctantly, that he joined, at the coaxing of his father; initially with no skill or desire to become a Stagehand. Music was his real passion, and his monetary vice. Taking jobs just to support his band and his auditory addiction, it would be a few years before he took the Union’s offerings seriously.
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In 2002, Rosta dove into his career; lighting, and rigging, became his passions. Now a local HTD – lead manager, Rosta explains, “As you find your niche, you start moving into that sector, and as you impress the crews you’re working with, you will get more work”. He’s now responsible for putting teams together and assigning jobs for various clients that the union represents.
In this episode of the Podcast Channel, Miki Rosta elaborates on the benefits of becoming a union member. “…full benefits, health insurance, retirement plans,” are just a few praises Miki divulges, on top of great hourly wages.
In this conversation we learn the duties and different sectors stagehands can specialize in. Among them – lighting, audio, video, projection, and rigging. “They know their stuff, and often times know the building or venue better than we ever could,” Clem Harrod attests, “…having local union help, is often convenient and time saving.”
We invite you to dig deeper and hear more about the Labor Union industry through the mind and experience of Miki Rosta, “…it’s like riding a bull, I love it – its one hell of a ride!”
 

 


Lesroy Louard, 36 and a graduate of Florida State University, can best be described as a visual thrill seeker and story-teller. With 18 years of experience in the world of production as a videographer, writer, and editor, Lesroy is also an aspiring filmmaker. He never shies away from the opportunity to chase a new challenge and expand his skill set. Lesroy has previously done this with several corporate marketing companies, the NBA, and many major cable networks. As a growing producer/writer, Lesroy derives most of his inspiration from classic cinema, music and pop culture.
He adds, “I enjoy the use of word, sight and sound to evoke emotion and convey powerful messaging.”
Lesroy’s work can be found at www.LouardMedia.com.

Written by: Lesroy Louard





The production industry, is seemingly broad and daunting to navigate. At times you just need an inside connection, to land that perfect gig, or steer you in the right direction.This podcast equips you, as an independent contractor with the tools necessary to keep your pockets, and your health in a positive direction.


Say hello, to Jessica Straw, a seasoned health insurance sales advisor, “I enjoy helping people. I enjoy being a problem solver, and helping them make the right choices.”
Jessica Straw sits down with the entertainingly probing Clem Harrod to discuss the advantages of hiring an advisor. Straw explains her process, as identifying any unique situations such as children, existing health conditions, and frequency of visits; then, locating the appropriate plan that’s most suitable for your location, your finances and your health future.
“You never know when the unexpected can happen”, Jessica states. She prefers finding insurance plans with premiums in the middle ground – “It is a safer bet, based on fluctuation of income and in case of an unexpected accident.”The time spent with Straw, you will learn about medical bankruptcy, pitfalls of no insurance and that a nationwide Preferred Provider Organization, or PPO, is a traveling independent contractor’s best choice. PPOs are less restrictive and plans can be accessed in most states.
The discussion on health insurance plans, benefits and the fine print can be exhaustive. These tools and resources hopefully allow for wise future decisions. Straw advises to always look at the big picture. Many families are overpaying for coverage and not using the benefits accessible to them, “that’s where I come in”, Jessica confidently states.
As a self proclaimed expert in her field, Straw adores her career. Though the industry found her by chance when she was recruited by a company in Tampa FL, landing this opportunity allows Jessica to feel complete. Let Jessica Straw help completely inform you and possibly aid in your health insurance policy search.