A Beginner's Guide to Surviving AWS re:Invent with Chris Hill
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Corey Quinn is joined by HumblePod CEO Chris Hill to dissect Chris's debut experience at AWS re:Invent. Together, they tackle the challenges of attending one of the biggest conferences in the IT industry, discussing its immense reach, logistical hurdles, and invaluable insights for anyone considering attending in the future. Beyond the event itself, Chris provides an intimate glimpse into the crucial behind-the-scenes efforts involved in producing exceptional content amid the chaos of AWS re:Invent, emphasizing the importance of kindness, professionalism, and superior audio quality. Discover how partnering with an experienced podcast production team can elevate any content to new heights of polish and engagement. Full Description / Show Notes (00:00) - Introduction to the Episode (01:25) - Chris's First Impressions of AWS re:Invent (02:09) - The Surprising Scale of AWS re:Invent (04:13) - Lessons Learned and Things Chris Would Do Differently at Future AWS re:Invent Events (07:52) - Balancing Content Creation, Networking, and Professionalism Under Stress (13:42) - Chris and Corey’s Humorous Encounters with Security While Filming at AWS re:Invent (15:35) - Exploring AWS Services and Billing Surprises (21:12) - Significance of Professional Podcast Production (25:04) - Closing Thoughts & HumblePod Contact Information (26:19) - Closing Thoughts About Chris: Chris Hill is a Knoxville, TN native and owner of the podcast production company, HumblePod. He helps his customers create, develop, and produce podcasts and is working with clients in Knoxville as well as startups and entrepreneurs across the United States, Silicon Valley, and the world.In addition to producing podcasts for nationally-recognized thought leaders, Chris is the co-host and producer of the award-winning Our Humble Beer Podcast. He also lectures at the University of Tennessee, where he leads non-credit courses on podcasts and marketing. He received his undergraduate degree in business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he majored in Marketing & Entrepreneurship, and he later received his MBA from King University. Chris currently serves his community as the President of the American Marketing Association in Knoxville. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with the local craft beer community, international travel, exploring the great outdoors, and his many creative pursuits. Links: HumblePod: https://www.humblepod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumblePod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdhill1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechristopholies WBTB TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@webuiltthisbrand HumblePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/humblepod/?hl=en
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