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CE Pro Podcast
Interviews addressing the business needs of professional integrators serving the small and midsize business (SMB) market.
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CE Pro Podcast #78: Experts Outline HDMI 2.1, CEDIA/CTA-RP28 Design Best Practices
Joel Silver, Jason Dustal and Robert Zohn discuss the HDMI 2.1 format, along with the CEDIA/CTA-RP28 Best Practices standard.
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CE Pro Podcast #77: Stereo Barn Reflects on 50 Years in Business
Family-owned Stereo Barn started in 1971, migrating from pure retail to custom installation. Community involvement has helped breed success.
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CE Pro Podcast #76: Assessing the State of CEDIA Education
Outgoing senior vice president of education & training Samantha Ventura takes a look at CEDIA’s successes and what lies ahead.
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CE Pro Podcast #74: How to Outsource Proposals, Specs, Documentation in Booming Market
BlueDog Group's Scope & Budget Tool enables integrators to outsource proposals, design and documentation without over-hiring.
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CE Pro Podcast #73: Live from Indianapolis, It’s CEDIA Expo 2021!
CE Pro Podcast features roundtable discussion from the CE Pro booth at CEDIA Expo 2021, covering exhibitors, technologies, show themes, education sessions and…
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CE Pro Podcast 72: How HDMI 2.1 Helps Dealers Deliver State-of-the-Art Gaming Systems
Rob Tobias of HDMI Licensing talks lean-in vs. lean-back gaming, PC/console associated tech needs, esports and more.
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CE Pro Podcast 71: Crestron CEO Randy Klein on Why He's Ready to 'Graduate'
President & CEO Randy Klein talks about Crestron’s health, why he won’t use ‘retirement’, how company culture feeds into ‘the customer experience’ and more.
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CE Pro Podcast 70: Behind the Music of the CE Pro All-Star Band
CEDIA industry musicians discuss their backgrounds and how musicians such as Eddie Van Halen, Chick Corea and Paul McCartney influenced their taste and style.
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CE Pro Podcast #69: How Z-Wave Alliance Is Expanding Smart Home Possibilities
Mitch Klein of Z-Wave Alliance and Silicon Labs joins the CE Pro Podcast to chat about the interoperability of the protocol and latest home and resimercial…
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CE Pro Podcast #68: Why Savant Is Bullish on Expanding into Intelligent Power
Anna Demeo of Savant Power, formerly known as Racepoint Energy prior to Savant’s recent acquisition of the company, joins the CE Pro Podcast to talk about how…
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CE Pro Podcast #67: Becoming a Living-in-Place Expert for Clients
A detailed discussion about the living in place market and how to obtain a Home Accessibility Trade Specialist certification.
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CE Pro Podcast #66: Sound United Acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins One Year Later
With supply chain shortages abounding, Sound United is serving the custom channel first and not funneling equipment to other channels.
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CE Pro Podcast #65: What’s Ahead for Home Networking?
CommScope Ruckus discusses Wi-Fi 6, the advent of wearables, Access Networks’ acquisition by Snap One and more.
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CE Pro Podcast 64: Make Larger Lighting Impact by Adding Fixtures to Portfolio
Millson Technologies, Harrison Home Systems and World Premiere outline best practices for fellow integrators, and DMF Lighting shares manufacturer insights…
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CE Pro Podcast #63: Resideo Details Robust Smart Home Expansion Strategy
Resideo’s Scott Harkins outlines the company’s vision and the ‘democratization of the smart home’ using its Pro Series platform.
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CE Pro Podcast #62: Optimizing HDMI 2.1 Features & System Installations
HDMI Licensing president & CEO Rob Tobias discusses great HDMI 2.1 gaming features, 4K & 8K display enhancements, cable testing & certification and more.
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CE Pro Podcast 61: UK Group Gets Industry 'Together for Cinema' in Charitable Work
Together for Cinema founder Ian Morrish outlines latest charitable initiatives & how custom industry suppliers and integrators can get involved in the latest…
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CE Pro Podcast #60: Building Brand Loyalty with Custom Integrators
CE Pro Brand Analysis leaders Sony, Yale Smart Residential, WaterCop & DoorBird highlight why their solutions resonate with CE Pro 100 and other dealers.
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CE Pro Podcast #59: What's on the Product Roadmap for SnapAV?
SnapAV executives GPaul Hess, Kenny Kim and Mike Jordan discuss keys to CE Pro Brand Analysis success and upcoming initiatives in myriad tech categories.
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CE Pro Podcast #58: Upselling a Six-Figure Outdoor Lighting & Audio Project
Shawn Romberg of Integrated AV in Oklahoma had a job go from 15 fixtures to 200, plus $100K+ in speakers/subwoofers, aided by a powerful Coastal Source…
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CE Pro Podcast #57: Savant Invests Heavily in Audio
VP & product evangelist George Katsiris talks with CE Pro editor Jason Knott about Savant’s new 9.4 software release offers increased personalization and…
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CE Pro Podcast #56: Developing an Exit Strategy and Determining Your Company Value
M&A expert Ron Davis says going rates are 20X and 40X multiples for RMR, and 5X to 7X for EBITDA. Minimum of 10% net profit is a goal.
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CE Pro Podcast #55: Nortek Control Expands Elan Capabilities, SpeakerCraft Subs
Nortek Control’s Jeff Shaw joins the CE Pro Podcast to cover the latest Elan, SpeakerCraft, BlueBOLT product news and more.
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CE Pro Podcast #54: Google, Shelly Target Smart Home, Wellness
Google expands ‘Works with Google Assistant’ program while Allterco Robotics targets entry level with Shelly line of Wi-Fi solutions.
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CE Pro Podcast #53: Sonance Redefines Indoor & Outdoor Audio Possibilities for Its Integrators
Ari Supran and Michael Bridwell share how Sonance’s ‘Beyond Sound’ messaging resonates with residential and commercial dealers, guides product development and…
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CE Pro Podcast #52: How PowerHouse Alliance Members Pivoted to Meet Integrators’ Pandemic Needs
PowerHouse Alliance executive director Dennis Holzer highlights efforts the distributor’s 11 members and 50+ locations made over the past year, plus hot…
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CE Pro Podcast #51: Capitalizing on the Red-Hot Home Video Market
Joel Silver of Imaging Science Foundation, Jason Dustal of Murideo and Robert Zohn of Value Electronics talk 4K, 8K, HDR, streaming & more.
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CE Pro Podcast #50: Springing Forward to CEDIA Expo 2021 in Indianapolis
Jason McGraw of CEDIA Expo owner Emerald and Visit Indy’s Morgan Snyder address health & safety protocols, travel plans and other adjustments to anticipate.
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CE Pro Podcast #49: Expanding Your Audio Sales Horizons
CE Pro checks in with integrator Electronic Concepts, AudioControl and Savant to discuss various audio categories and how to generate more adoption by…
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CE Pro Podcast #48: Somfy Recommits to Custom Integration Channel
Somfy offers certified drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC and Elan. Open-API motors enable integration with unique solutions.
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CE Pro Podcast #47: Bridging Gaps to Broaden Today’s Smart Home Possibilities
Olibra is launching the Bond Bridge Pro hub this month that connects RF appliances like fans, shades and fireplaces to IP for smart home control integration.
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CE Pro Podcast #46: Coastal Source's Outlook for Outdoor Audio & Lighting Market
While 2020 was an excellent year for outdoor installs, what can integrators do to parlay this success into 2021? Coastal Source’s Franco D’Ascanio offers…
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CE Pro Podcast #45: Integrators Dish on Crestron Home One-Year Later
Panel of integrators review the past 12 months of deploying Crestron Home in the field and how it assisted their businesses during COVID-19.
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CE Pro Podcast #44: Access Networks Addresses Succession, Expansion Plans
Access Networks founder Hagai Feiner and CEO Bryce Nordstrand discuss the past, present & future of enterprise-grade home networking provider.
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CE Pro Podcast #43: AV Yoga Club Empowers Industry Bonding
Organized by Katye Bennett of KMB Communications, the AV Yoga Club has grown steadily during the pandemic as industry members find balance between careers and…
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CE Pro Podcast #42: Developing Award-Winning Design Collaboration Skills
Are you doing enough to forge collaborative relationships with designers? George Harrison of Harrison Home Systems offers integrators some tips from his time…
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CE Pro Podcast #41: What’s Your Wellness Technology Game Plan?
CEDIA’s Walt Zerbe joins the CE Pro Podcast to discuss wellness strategies, trends, CEDIA Propel, assistive living and much more.
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CE Pro Podcast #40: Why Energy Automation Can Spark Your Business
Troy Morgan of PanTech Design discusses the Adapt Energy solution, how integrators can pitch energy automation, why it can be vital for customers and more.
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CE Pro Podcast #39: How to Enable Change & Embrace Service Business
Will 2021 be the year your company turns the tide on selling service? OneVision Resources’ Joey Kolchinsky & Jason Griffing outline the path to more profits.
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CE Pro Podcast #37: How to Be a Leader in Cybersecurity for Your Clients
Invisus, Security Funding Associates, and AvantGuard central station outline new blanket coverage Cybersecurity Defense Program.
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CE Pro Podcast #36: Level Up Your Luxury Client Experience Game
Matt Montgomery of TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, Just Add Power’s Taft Stricklin and Cody Crossland of distributor BlackWire Designs shed light on dealing…
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CE Pro Podcast #35: Calibration Tips to Tweak Your New Audio System
Home Acoustics Alliance director Gerry Lemay joins the CE Pro Podcast to discuss the impact of acoustics and tools to tame rooms for stereo & home theater…
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CE Pro Podcast #34: Desert Valley AV’s Growth Plans
CE Pro 100 integration company Desert Valley AV makes strategic acquisition in another state, plus adds electrical and lighting design divisions.
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CE Pro Podcast #33: WiSA Weighs In on Wireless AV Trends
Tony Ostrom, president of the Wireless Speaker & Audio (WiSA) Association, discusses product happenings and why integrators should be excited about wireless AV…
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CE Pro Podcast #32: Getting Up to Speed on HDMI 2.1 System Installs
HDMI Forum president David Glen talks about Ultra High Speed cable certification; enhanced gaming and video features; PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X releases…
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CE Pro Podcast #31: Versatility Helps Vanco Set Dealers Up for Resi and Commercial Success
In an interview that took place just prior to the CEDIA Expo Virtual event, Mark Corbin, president of Vanco, discussed HDMI 2.1 and the challenges of doing…
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CE Pro Podcast #30: How D-Tools’ Software Continues to Delight Dealers
D-Tools chief marketing officer Tim Bigoness discusses the latest updates to its System Integrator and Cloud tools, how CEDIA Expo Virtual went and plans…
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CE Pro Podcast #28: Sleek Solutions to Ring Up More Security Customers
Todd Towey, national account manager for Ring installed solutions, highlights CEDIA Expo Virtual takeaways, X Line, new Access Controller, indoor drone and…
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CE Pro Podcast #26: Mixing Martial Arts into Work-Life Balance
Industry’s Got Talent guests Kevin Main of Torus Power and John Baskerville of One Firefly discuss how they got into martial arts, plus its mental, physical…
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CE Pro Podcast #25: Growing Connectivity Opportunities from COVID-19, 5G
SureCall’s VP of Sales Frankie Smith discusses with CE Pro how the work-from-home environment has given a ‘boost’ to cellphone signal boosters.
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CE Pro Podcast #24: Editors Roundtable Recapping CEDIA Expo Virtual
CE Pro editors share initial impressions following the 3-day CEDIA Expo Virtual platform with pros/cons, exhibitor favorites, education session thoughts &…
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CE Pro Podcast #23: Samsung Spotlights Dazzling Display Options for Dealers
Executives Jim Mayo and Mark Quiroz detail how new products like The Terrace outdoor TV bolster Samsung’s Wall, Frame and other versatile residential &…
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CE Pro Podcast #22: Getting the All-Star Band Back Together, Virtually
The CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience, set for Sept. 15-17, will be capped by a return engagement from the CE Pro All-Star Band comprising talented industry…
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CE Pro Podcast #21: How to Navigate the CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience
CEDIA Expo associate show director Ashley Sprengnether takes attendees through cediaexpo.com highlighting how to find education, events, exhibitors and more.
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CE Pro Podcast #20: Previewing CEDIA Expo Virtual Education
Among the 50+ classes offered during the CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience, Sept. 15-17 2020, are HDMI 2.1, AV-over-IP, resimercial projects and leadership.
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CE Pro Podcast #19: Deploying Home Networks Amid Coronavirus
Trio of industry experts discuss why so many integrators are still not deploying quality networks, despite the emphasis from COVID-19.
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CE Pro Podcast #18: Caster Communications’ Kim Lancaster Cooks Up More than PR Campaigns
In addition to knowing her way around a Crestron system, Kim Lancaster is a passionate foodie and wine aficionado who supports her local Rhode Island farms and…
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CE Pro Podcast #17: Virtual Tour of New CEDIA Website & Academy
CEDIA’s Samantha Ventura and Desiree Friedman join us to highlight details, navigation, education modules and much more about the revamped website and online…
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CE Pro Podcast #16: Digging Deep into Wellness with PureTech Alliance
PureTech Alliance of reps tells CE Pro why the wellness trend is ready to take off, and which categories are set for growth.