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We sit down with fiber optics expert John Bruno to talk about what is changing fastest in fiber and what those changes mean for real technicians and designers. We dig into hollow-core fiber, multi-core fiber, and MMC connectors, then zoom out to the mindset and habits that build a long career in the ICT and low voltage trades.
• why fiber demand keeps rising with AI data centers and infrastructure buildouts
• the case for trades and apprenticeships alongside college paths and the debt question
• hollow-core fiber basics, why latency and attenuation matter and why price matters too
• what hollow-core could mean for long distance and subsea networks
• multi-core fiber explained, what multiple cores change and what it could replace
• splicing, testing, bend sensitivity and crosstalk concerns with next-gen fiber types
• MMC connectors for extreme density and why rack space drives connector innovation
• how install speed improves while troubleshooting and repair get more complex
• misinformation in fiber, common myths and how solid procedures beat ego
• career advice for the next generation, learn daily, make mistakes and keep going
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We answer rapid-fire questions that separate pretty cabling from high-performing structured cabling systems, from tie-wrap pressure and bend radius to the real reasons links fail certification. We also get practical about project realities like crushed schedules, scope creep, testing expectations, and the skills that keep techs and PMs valuable as AI and fiber adoption grow.

• choosing Velcro or tie wraps without crushing the jacket
• quick bend radius checks that prevent hidden damage
• diagnosing certification failures beyond “clean” terminations
• protecting pair twist and performance over rack cosmetics
• balancing speed and quality with mid-project checkpoints
• avoiding new PM mistakes around handling limits and testing types
• stopping scope creep with documentation and change orders
• when to stick with one manufacturer for headroom and warranty
• angled patch panels versus flat panels and rack space tradeoffs
• running a real site walk with ladder flashlight PPE and access questions
• where AI hits first and how field work changes later
• why copper and fiber both stay relevant plus the top future skills

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Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com

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We break down how BICSI leadership really works and why volunteering is one of the most direct ways to improve the ICT industry. Justin Hobbs shares what the Board focuses on, how the LDC protects the election process, and why servant leadership matters more than titles.
• why volunteering keeps ICT moving forward
• what the BICSI Board of Directors does at a high level
• how operations and strategy stay separate
• what the Leadership Development Committee does as checks and balances
• what kind of candidate thrives and who should not run
• the real time commitment including quarterly meetings and election-season interviews
• term limits, accountability, and preserving institutional knowledge
• the nomination process from application to interviews to the member vote
• pushing past imposter syndrome and choosing willingness over perfection

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Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com

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