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Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place
We provide insanely valuable service for our clients, but are unable to market it effectively.
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CEDIA Show
Sciacca’s CEDIA Daily Diary—Day 2
Read John Sciacca's recap of Day 2 of the 2019 CEDIA Expo.
CEDIA Show
Sciacca’s CEDIA Daily Diary—Day 1
Read John Sciacca's recap of Day 1 of the 2019 CEDIA Expo.
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Helping Parents Manage Technology
How you can further establish yourself as a trusted advisor for your clients.
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Paperwork Delays and Some Causes
Part of our series on mental health for business professionals.
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Making The Case For Memberships
Take a cue from Costco and move from transactional “wow” to relationship “wow.”
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The Emergence of Smart Home Device Support
Although consumers have many service options to choose from, there is a space for robust technical support from custom installers.
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Having the Tough Conversations
How do you make customers realize the value and necessity of subscribing to your service plans?
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Review: WattBox 150 Series IP Power Controller
Bringing OvrC power control into rooms we couldn’t reach before.
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Analysis: Control4 and SnapAV Complete Merger
What we’ve learned about how the merged companies will operate.
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What Does ISE 2020 Offer North American AV Professionals?
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, explains why AV professionals should consider adding ISE 2020 to their show calendars.
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What I Learned From Running Out Of Gas
Does your business react to customer problems better than Mercedes does? Probably.
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Handling Takeover Projects from Both Sides
Some tips on how to both takeover a project and hand one off to a different pro.
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Gen Z Is Coming To the Workforce—Are You Ready?
Millennials are so last year—it's time to start thinking about Gen Z coming into the workplace.
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Sharpening Your Edges: What I Learned From Walking The Aisles of Best Buy
Why we should revel in our non-retail, lack of choice, prescriptive environment.
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Experiencing the World of McIntosh
The high-end audio manufacturer uses a dazzling NYC townhouse to show its performance power — and its style.
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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.