Today we’d like to introduce you to Raymond.
Hi Raymond, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
This started back in 2013 when I realized I held to key to my dreams. I worked tireless hours for a company that only saw me as a dollar sign. I truly believe that there is more to this life then being apart of a company that didn’t see me or other colleagues for the values we all carry..
I officially started Nocturnal Audio Visual inc, 2015 to create and help grow all individuals who come into our Audio Visual world/ Family. This life is more than just making a paycheck it is about creating an environment to help everyone become the best they could be to continue to help make this world an amazing place.
From the day we started it has been a true game of finding what the customers truly want and need. Anyone can provide equipment but it takes a real group of professionals to keep this customers happy and continue to grow..
Nocturnal AV has about 100 Techs nationwide and every year about 10 technicians join our family for opportunities that not many others would have, Not everyone start on the top so we help get them there..
All our new hirer are trained in all lines of business there first two years from, Budgeting, Time Management to Project Managing.
I live by this “I love reactive but, we need pro active.”
We each have a choice in life to either roll with it or create to create greatness in life and individuals!!
Here is a short list of clients and events we have been blessed to be apart of to this date..
2021- 2025 San Antonio Stack Show and Rodeo (Grounds AV support team) We have about 10 Techs support this one
2021- 2025 Bonnaroo 2025 (Manchester, Tennessee) (LED Video Team) We have 15 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2021- 2025 Dreamville Music Festival (LED/ SITE Video Team) We have 12 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2021- 2025 NFL Draft (LED Video Team) We have 8 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2023- 2025 Besame Mucho Music Festival (Austin Texas) (LED/ Site Video Team) We have 16 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2024- 2025 Lovin Life (Raleigh, NC) Music Festival (LED/ Site Video Team) We have 10 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2019- 2025 Lollapalooza Music Festival (Chicago IL) (LED/ Site Video Team) We have 22 young growing Technicians supporting this one
2022- 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix (Las Vegas Nevada) (LED/ Site Video Team) We have 13 young growing Technicians supporting this one
To this Date Nocturnal AV supports multiple low and high end events world wide with key positions of leaders.
We don’t just provide labor support, we provide the next leaders of the future!!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The challenge for us just like any other company from 2019-2021, the Coronavirus threw off our whole world as the live event industry was not a thing.
From this point on we pivoted to training our young team in broadcasting and Live streaming as it was the new thing.
Not as great as the environment we were used to but we had to adjust.
I took three loans to keep us a float and it was a rough ride.
Every job we took was for pennies on the dollar just to keep the salary employees I had employed, This was a real task as i felt like a huge failure to all those who worked with us up to this point.
Coming out of this it made it a little harder as now we were in a rebuild phase just to stay alive. We had employees jump ship and steal our motto while going after our clients, this made it event harder as now we had competition we created who knew all of our playbooks.
The one thing these individual didn’t know was it wasn’t just a plan it was a follow through plan and not many our willing to go above and beyond..
Lucky for us i have always been a on the right side of everything that my client loved and wanted our Name to be on their events..
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
What Do I Do:
I am a Owner of a successful AV Lighting and LED production company.
I create Confidence, Integrity, leadership, competence, vision, and discipline. We can go on and on as it never stop when you have clay to create.
What I Specialize in:
I specialize in finding the true potential in all people who come into my world.
My job is to pin point key characteristics in all colleagues to help them be the best they can be in Personal and professional life.
What Am I known for:
Im known for my compassion in everything I do. Its not just a chore for me it is a goal to be the best i can be to my family and Colleagues.
What am I proud of:
My proudest moments are watching all the individual who have worked for me meet every goal we set not only tht seeing them excel beyond a point they never thought they would see..
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Favorite Books that have helped be get through a ever changing world of obstacles:
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Unshakeable
The Life Lessons & Rules to Success
12 Rules of Life
Master the Game
48 Laws of power
Crush It
The Power of Habit
Master Class
Is a great tool, with multiple classes to help you though life from business, and personal.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.NocturnalAudiovisual.com
