We had the good fortune of connecting with Tom Miller and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tom, what role has risk played in your life or career?
There’s a fine line between being risky and reckless. I’ve certainly taken a lot of risks over the years and not all turned out how I thought or felt they would. However with each risk, whether small or large, has been a learning experience and overall a good thing.

I can’t remember who said this, but I read it many years ago: “Those who take the most risks, draw the most wages.”

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
While I’ve been doing acoustical and audio engineering work for over 25 years, I started Carter Miller Acoustics in 2019 in North Carolina to help improve the quality of peoples lives by way of acoustics.

We help people improve the quality of sound in their home, office, places of worship, recording/film studios, etc. Each project is different and it’s very satisfying once a project is completed to see the smiles on the customers faces, and receive positive feedback. For instance someone has a home built and they’ve been looking forward to using a dedicated room to work in, but to their dismay they cannot tolerate the echo and reverb. We come in to assess, design, build and install acoustic panels for them within budget and they can be now productive.

It addition to acoustic panels, we manufacture bass traps, diffusers and ceiling clouds to name a few.

Customization is a key word, I don’t believe in the cookie-cutter approach.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Explore the ever changing Glenwood Ave. and then walk across town for a show at The Pour House Music Hall.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Kevin Fontaine, owner of Bolt Outdoor Lighting

Not only a good friend, but a mentor over the years.

https://boltoutdoorlighting.com

Website: https://cmacoustics.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarterMillerAcoustics/

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