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Should You Add Live Chat?
Spoiler alert. The answer is “yes.” Read on if you’d like to know more about what drove our decision to implement live chat on...
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John Sciacca’s European Tour Part 3: Barco
The grand finale of this trip features a factory walk-through and the company’s latest high-end residential projectors.
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John Sciacca’s European Tour Part 2: Future Automation
Meet the manufacturer of some of the most innovative and bespoke lifts and motorized solutions in the industry.
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John Sciacca’s European Tour Part 1: Meridian
Visiting the Old World one luxury manufacturer at a time.
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Productivity Habits for the Depressed and Bipolar
Part of our series on mental health for business professionals.
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Snap4 from a Crestron Dealer Perspective
The view from the sidelines of this major industry acquisition.
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Becoming Parts and Smarts
Knowing when to outsource the non-profitable parts of your business.
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How to De-Clutter Your Desk and Help Your Mind
Part of our series on mental health for business professionals.
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Simple, Smart Solutions
A downtown NYC apartment hosts a collection of DIY smart home devices that may make integrators’ lives easier, too.
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Cracking the Code on the Human Connection
HTSA looks to helps their members grow by teaching the science of the sale.
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Making Hay From Control4’s Price Increase
The tariff-related price hikes are coming, and now is the time to prepare your business.
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Speculating on the Control4/SnapAV Merger
Ten predictions for what this merger will mean for the companies and dealers.
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The Nightmare Referral and How to Handle It
When dealing with difficult clients, how can you free yourself without harming your reputation?
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Going Old School to Rack Up Reviews
Asking customers for reviews proves to be more effective than solely using automated email invites.
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Crestron Masters 2019: Residential Takeaways
Including the future of Crestron programming, working with architects and builders, and what to expect from Crestron Home OS 3.
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Do Our Customers Care About Privacy?
A growing segment of customers are looking to prioritize privacy — are you ready?
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Rapid Improvement Plan: Completing Jobs Under Hours Sold
Inspiring your team to beat the clock and share in the benefits.
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My Favorite HDMI Products and Tools
HDMI can be difficult, and here are some of the gear that makes it easier for me.
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O Voice Remote, Voice Remote, Wherefore Art Thou Voice Remote?
What are you doing about voice remote friction in your business?
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Two Service Plan Strategies
The right plan can make your company money and create a better work-life balance.
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10 Ways Installers Can Improve Their Websites
Digital marketing experts Ryan Kane shares his favorite tips and tricks for creating effective websites.
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Setting Business Goals When You Have Depression, PTSD or Bipolar Disorder
Part of our series on mental health for business professionals.
Technology
Hands On with Luxul’s Easy Setup App
Is the new app, now available for download, as easy as its name states?
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Keep It Positive
In industry-only forums, we can accomplish more through constructive criticism and helpful insights than product bashing.
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Scripting Your Way To Victory
Let your team not only the results you expect, but how to get there.
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New Sonos Offer Might Rub Dealers the Wrong Way
Company offers a discount that is easier to get without going through the dealer.
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ProSource 2019 “Better Together” Summit
The buying group looks at the current state of the industry and where it is going.
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Great Partners Innovate
Support the manufacturers that allow you to better serve your clients.
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Training Your People So They Can Leave
Provide the right training for all types of employees — not just the stars.
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Allowing Pets in the Workplace
Here’s what happened when we instituted an office pet policy at Livewire.
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Great Service Leads to Customer Loyalty
You don’t forget the companies that go above and beyond for you.
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How We Position Our Automation Partners to Our Clients
Last we we discussed why we chose our automation partners, now we look at how we present them to clients.
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Rapid Improvement Plan: Doing The Job Right The First Time
Trying to reduce the amount of “go back” trips in 2019.
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#RoadtoISE: Legrand AV
Legrand AV discusses ISE 2019 trends and what visitors can expect to see at their stand.
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Why We Love Our Automation Partners
Two integrators give the why’s for their control systems of choice.
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#RoadtoISE: Crestron
Crestron discusses ISE 2019 trends and what visitors can expect to see in their stand.
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#RoadtoISE: SurgeX
SurgeX discusses ISE 2019 trends and what visitors can expect to see in their stand.
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#RoadtoISE: Z-Wave Alliance
Z-Wave Alliance discusses ISE 2019 trends and what visitors can expect to see at their stand.
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#RoadtoISE: Leon Speakers
Leon Speakers discusses ISE 2019 trends and what visitors can expect to see in their stand.