Imagine this: It’s Saturday and you’ve got the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop with the surf pounding the shores of Monterey Bay – once called “the greatest meeting of land and...
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Jun 16, 2023
It’s up to you to show your clients the value of the service your company provides, which isn’t always easy. I actually started this month’s column with a completely different...
May 26, 2023
Here are some tips on positioning your showroom to get more traction, traffic, and leads. It’s an undeniable fact that showrooms are back and they’re hotter than ever. Brands,...
Breaking AV Industry News: Longtime CE Pro Editor Jason Knott Joins the D-Tools Team. We didn't see this one coming but, wow, what a move! Tune in to hear what it was about...
Apr 19, 2023
What’s hot now in outdoor entertainment design and products There’s no question about it — outdoor living continues to heat up as a home design trend. Driving it is the...
Apr 7, 2023
Mmmm, cake. You spent hours researching the recipe, shopping for ingredients, buttering the pan, sifting the flour, separating the dry from the wet ingredients, mixing until your...
Mar 10, 2023
From strategy to upload, here are our top tips for video production. In my last column, I talked about the general need to embrace marketing through video and the various types...
Feb 8, 2023
Here’s a short guide to help you implement video marketing this year. In the custom install biz, we typically all share a love of video. Only it’s usually 4K video projected onto...
Jan 29, 2023
CES 2023 was alive and well: It was clear from the moment I deplaned and made my way to the CES 2023 badge pickup at the Harry Reid International Airport. After being absent from...
Interior Designer Molly Switzer (Portland, OR) returns to share what she's excited to see and experience during KBIS 2023, the annual tradeshow for the professional kitchen and...
Air and water quality in the home is something that should be front-of-mind for us all. Thankfully, companies like RePure have brought solutions to market that make it easy to do...
Jan 6, 2023
From conversational marketing to emotional engagement, here are a handful of top trends. A lot of the columns I write here in Residential Systems are about the state of affairs...
Nov 23, 2022
Advertising online can be intimidating and overwhelming. This short guide will tamp down the fear so you can grow your business. Online advertising: You know you need to do it,...
Nov 23, 2022
Relationships are a crucial part of any business, so, Season’s Greetings should be an integral part of your marketing plan! Happy holidays my friends! This month’s column is...
“Every building holds a narrative, the story of the house and those who live in it. This is where I find the inspiration and the purpose behind my architectural design work,”...
Oct 26, 2022
Stay the course and follow through to reap (more) rewards in 2023. CEDIA Expo is in the books, and what an amazing show it was. We came back abuzz with ideas, new relationships,...
CEDIA Expo is the annual gathering of the residential technology community brands, integration firms, associations, and those who support the industry. This trade-only event...
It's CEDIA Expo time again! What's everyone in the CEDIA channel eager to see, do, eat & drink this week in Dallas? Tune in to hear from AV industry integrators, reps,...
We've updated our Taste of Texas Blog for your dining in Dallas pleasure at CEDIA Expo 2022! Enjoy and make sure to add your favorites in comments.
Sep 14, 2022
Self-care is more important than ever and tradeshows can be grueling. AV Yoga offers a group yoga practice Saturday, October 1, to help CEDIA Expo attendees network and de-stress.
Sep 7, 2022
To get the best ROI out of your show investment, you need a plan for every event. This year’s CEDIA Expo will be the re-entry into the physical tradeshow world for many in our...
Aug 12, 2022
Planning ahead is always a great best practice. Here are some beneficial ideas with events like CEDIA Expo on the near horizon. We’ve been begrudgingly living with Covid for more...
Aug 1, 2022
Going all-in with the design/build community means making them feel welcome with your words, website, and work. Do I sound like a broken record yet? Maybe, but this is important....
Savant's smart living showcase, referred to as Vegas Modern 001, was brought to life in partnership with Las Vegas-based design-led firm, Blue Heron, and technology integrator...