CE Pro Podcast
Episodes
CE Pro Podcast #69: How Z-Wave Alliance Is Expanding Smart Home Possibilities
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 resime...
CE Pro Podcast #68: Why Savant Is Bullish on Expanding into Intelligent Power
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CE Pro Podcast #67: Becoming a Living-in-Place Expert for Clients
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed discussion about the living in place market and how to obtain a Home Accessibility Trade Specialist certification.
CE Pro Podcast #66: Sound United Acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins One Year Later
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With supply chain shortages abounding, Sound United is serving the custom channel first and not funneling equipment to other channels.
CE Pro Podcast #65: What’s Ahead for Home Networking?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CommScope Ruckus discusses Wi-Fi 6, the advent of wearables, Access Networks’ acquisition by Snap One and more.
CE Pro Podcast 64: Make Larger Lighting Impact by Adding Fixtures to Portfolio
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millson Technologies, Harrison Home Systems and World Premiere outline best practices for fellow integrators, and DMF Lighting shares manufacturer ins...
CE Pro Podcast #63: Resideo Details Robust Smart Home Expansion Strategy
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Resideo’s Scott Harkins outlines the company’s vision and the ‘democratization of the smart home’ using its Pro Series platform.
CE Pro Podcast #62: Optimizing HDMI 2.1 Features & System Installations
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HDMI Licensing president & CEO Rob Tobias discusses great HDMI 2.1 gaming features, 4K & 8K display enhancements, cable testing & certific...
CE Pro Podcast 61: UK Group Gets Industry 'Together for Cinema' in Charitable Work
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Together for Cinema founder Ian Morrish outlines latest charitable initiatives & how custom industry suppliers and integrators can get involved in...
CE Pro Podcast #60: Building Brand Loyalty with Custom Integrators
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro Brand Analysis leaders Sony, Yale Smart Residential, WaterCop & DoorBird highlight why their solutions resonate with CE Pro 100 and other d...
CE Pro Podcast #59: What's on the Product Roadmap for SnapAV?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SnapAV executives GPaul Hess, Kenny Kim and Mike Jordan discuss keys to CE Pro Brand Analysis success and upcoming initiatives in myriad tech categori...
CE Pro Podcast #58: Upselling a Six-Figure Outdoor Lighting & Audio Project
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sourc...
CE Pro Podcast #57: Savant Invests Heavily in Audio
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
VP & product evangelist George Katsiris talks with CE Pro editor Jason Knott about Savant’s new 9.4 software release offers increased personaliz...
CE Pro Podcast #56: Developing an Exit Strategy and Determining Your Company Value
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
CE Pro Podcast #55: Nortek Control Expands Elan Capabilities, SpeakerCraft Subs
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nortek Control’s Jeff Shaw joins the CE Pro Podcast to cover the latest Elan, SpeakerCraft, BlueBOLT product news and more.
CE Pro Podcast #54: Google, Shelly Target Smart Home, Wellness
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Google expands ‘Works with Google Assistant’ program while Allterco Robotics targets entry level with Shelly line of Wi-Fi solutions.
CE Pro Podcast #53: Sonance Redefines Indoor & Outdoor Audio Possibilities for Its Integrators
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Supran and Michael Bridwell share how Sonance’s ‘Beyond Sound’ messaging resonates with residential and commercial dealers, guides product d...
CE Pro Podcast #52: How PowerHouse Alliance Members Pivoted to Meet Integrators’ Pandemic Needs
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PowerHouse Alliance executive director Dennis Holzer highlights efforts the distributor’s 11 members and 50+ locations made over the past year, plus...
CE Pro Podcast #51: Capitalizing on the Red-Hot Home Video Market
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Silver of Imaging Science Foundation, Jason Dustal of Murideo and Robert Zohn of Value Electronics talk 4K, 8K, HDR, streaming & more.
CE Pro Podcast #50: Springing Forward to CEDIA Expo 2021 in Indianapolis
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason McGraw of CEDIA Expo owner Emerald and Visit Indy’s Morgan Snyder address health & safety protocols, travel plans and other adjustments to...
CE Pro Podcast #49: Expanding Your Audio Sales Horizons
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro checks in with integrator Electronic Concepts, AudioControl and Savant to discuss various audio categories and how to generate more adoption by...
CE Pro Podcast #48: Somfy Recommits to Custom Integration Channel
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Somfy offers certified drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC and Elan. Open-API motors enable integration with unique solutions.
CE Pro Podcast #47: Bridging Gaps to Broaden Today’s Smart Home Possibilities
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 integ...
CE Pro Podcast #46: Coastal Source's Outlook for Outdoor Audio & Lighting Market
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CE Pro Podcast #45: Integrators Dish on Crestron Home One-Year Later
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panel of integrators review the past 12 months of deploying Crestron Home in the field and how it assisted their businesses during COVID-19.
CE Pro Podcast #44: Access Networks Addresses Succession, Expansion Plans
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Access Networks founder Hagai Feiner and CEO Bryce Nordstrand discuss the past, present & future of enterprise-grade home networking provider.
CE Pro Podcast #43: AV Yoga Club Empowers Industry Bonding
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Organized by Katye Bennett of KMB Communications, the AV Yoga Club has grown steadily during the pandemic as industry members find balance between car...
CE Pro Podcast #42: Developing Award-Winning Design Collaboration Skills
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you doing enough to forge collaborative relationships with designers? George Harrison of Harrison Home Systems offers integrators some tips from h...
CE Pro Podcast #41: What’s Your Wellness Technology Game Plan?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CEDIA’s Walt Zerbe joins the CE Pro Podcast to discuss wellness strategies, trends, CEDIA Propel, assistive living and much more.
CE Pro Podcast #40: Why Energy Automation Can Spark Your Business
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Morgan of PanTech Design discusses the Adapt Energy solution, how integrators can pitch energy automation, why it can be vital for customers and ...
CE Pro Podcast #39: How to Enable Change & Embrace Service Business
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will 2021 be the year your company turns the tide on selling service? OneVision Resources’ Joey Kolchinsky & Jason Griffing outline the path to ...
CE Pro Podcast #37: How to Be a Leader in Cybersecurity for Your Clients
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Invisus, Security Funding Associates, and AvantGuard central station outline new blanket coverage Cybersecurity Defense Program.
CE Pro Podcast #36: Level Up Your Luxury Client Experience Game
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Montgomery of TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters, Just Add Power’s Taft Stricklin and Cody Crossland of distributor BlackWire Designs shed lig...
CE Pro Podcast #35: Calibration Tips to Tweak Your New Audio System
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CE Pro Podcast #34: Desert Valley AV’s Growth Plans
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro 100 integration company Desert Valley AV makes strategic acquisition in another state, plus adds electrical and lighting design divisions.
CE Pro Podcast #33: WiSA Weighs In on Wireless AV Trends
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Ostrom, president of the Wireless Speaker & Audio (WiSA) Association, discusses product happenings and why integrators should be excited abou...
CE Pro Podcast #32: Getting Up to Speed on HDMI 2.1 System Installs
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HDMI Forum president David Glen talks about Ultra High Speed cable certification; enhanced gaming and video features; PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series ...
CE Pro Podcast #31: Versatility Helps Vanco Set Dealers Up for Resi and Commercial Success
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CE Pro Podcast #30: How D-Tools’ Software Continues to Delight Dealers
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
D-Tools chief marketing officer Tim Bigoness discusses the latest updates to its System Integrator and Cloud tools, how CEDIA Expo Virtual went and pl...
CE Pro Podcast #28: Sleek Solutions to Ring Up More Security Customers
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Towey, national account manager for Ring installed solutions, highlights CEDIA Expo Virtual takeaways, X Line, new Access Controller, indoor dron...
CE Pro Podcast #26: Mixing Martial Arts into Work-Life Balance
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
CE Pro Podcast #25: Growing Connectivity Opportunities from COVID-19, 5G
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.
CE Pro Podcast #24: Editors Roundtable Recapping CEDIA Expo Virtual
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro editors share initial impressions following the 3-day CEDIA Expo Virtual platform with pros/cons, exhibitor favorites, education session though...
CE Pro Podcast #23: Samsung Spotlights Dazzling Display Options for Dealers
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Executives Jim Mayo and Mark Quiroz detail how new products like The Terrace outdoor TV bolster Samsung’s Wall, Frame and other versatile residentia...
CE Pro Podcast #22: Getting the All-Star Band Back Together, Virtually
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 indust...
CE Pro Podcast #21: How to Navigate the CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEDIA Expo associate show director Ashley Sprengnether takes attendees through cediaexpo.com highlighting how to find education, events, exhibitors an...
CE Pro Podcast #20: Previewing CEDIA Expo Virtual Education
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 leadershi...
CE Pro Podcast #19: Deploying Home Networks Amid Coronavirus
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trio of industry experts discuss why so many integrators are still not deploying quality networks, despite the emphasis from COVID-19.
CE Pro Podcast #18: Caster Communications’ Kim Lancaster Cooks Up More than PR Campaigns
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CE Pro Podcast #17: Virtual Tour of New CEDIA Website & Academy
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEDIA’s Samantha Ventura and Desiree Friedman join us to highlight details, navigation, education modules and much more about the revamped website a...
CE Pro Podcast #16: Digging Deep into Wellness with PureTech Alliance
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PureTech Alliance of reps tells CE Pro why the wellness trend is ready to take off, and which categories are set for growth.
CE Pro Podcast #10: Why Sonos Launched the Dolby Atmos-Friendly Arc Soundbar
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cullen Harwood of Sonos explains the process the popular audio company employed to develop its new Dolby Atmos compatible Arc soundbar and its S2 OS.
CE Pro Podcast #15: ‘Nitro’ Nick Looks Back on Bon Jovi Days; Yamaha Addresses Supply Chain
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aggressive Home Automation’s Nick Tamburri recalls how being in the Bon Jovi inner circle influenced his CI business. In segment 2, Yamaha explains ...
CE Pro Podcast #14: 2020 First Half Review; Second Half Outlook
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Power trio of Frank Sterns, Tom Doherty and Jeremy Burkhardt break down surprisingly first six months of 2020 and offer cautious outlook for rest of y...
CE Pro Podcast #13: What’s Fueling Bowers & Wilkins Comeback?
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bowers & Wilkins resurgence in marketshare being driven by restructured sales channels. Sound United buyout proposal still moving along.
CE Pro Podcast #12: Clara Shades Shoots for Mid-Market Sweet Spot
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taking advantage of its integrator perspective, Canadian firm HomeSync started Clara Shades to seize more opportunities with builders, developers and ...
CE Pro Podcast #11: Micah Sheveloff, PR Man Meets Piano Man
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to clients that include AudioControl, Bryston and Savant, the industry veteran is also a rocker-turned singer/songwriter, and recently rel...
CE Pro Podcast #8 ft. Tim Bigoness, D-Tools
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
D-Tools’ chief marketing officer talks about his passion for music and drums, plus opportunities for integrators as we slowly phase out of quarantin...
CE Pro Podcast #7: A New Era of Video Training at ISF
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imaging Science Foundation’s Joel Silver discusses new video calibration coursework, improvement of streaming video image quality, infrastructure is...
CE Pro Podcast #6: Industry’s Got Talent with Camila Ballario, Leon Speakers
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro is showcasing some of the talents and hobbies of industry members with a new segment, Industry’s Got Talent.
CE Pro Podcast #5: Analyzing Your Immediate Post-Coronavirus Upgrade Opportunities
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CE Pro Podcast panel says integrators should focus on smaller, immediate voice control, video surveillance and wellness as the top potential upgrade a...
CE Pro Podcast #4: Home Networks Go Mission-Critical | Building an Award-Winning Tech Support Team
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Access Networks’ Hagai Feiner gets integrators up to speed on networking and cybersecurity needs, and AudioControl’s Alex Camara discusses how to ...
CE Pro Podcast #3: Coronavirus Survival Tips from Integrator of the Year
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
FulTech Solutions’ Dan Fulmer shares insights on implementing team member precautions, doing commercial jobs, weighing residential tech demand and m...
CE Pro Podcast #2: CEDIA's New Campaign, Outdoor Opportunities Arise
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEDIASTRONG initiative formed to help integrators navigate through the coronavirus pandemic, plus details on outdoor installations and concert DVD rec...