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CEDIA Pickleball Meet-Up Returns
The popular event is back for its second year of friendly competition and networking.
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‘Getting to No’ Is the Secret Weapon You’re Not Using
Why it is easier to reject a question designed to get a “yes” than one designed to get a “no.”
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Energy Alternatives for the Home
How to give your clients peace of mind when the grid goes down.
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Don’t Jump the AI Shark
Humans are getting better at knowing when they are being pitched by ChatGPT and the like — and they don’t like it.
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Navigating Tariffs: A Survival Guide for Custom Integrators
How integrators can manage economic uncertainty and emerge stronger.
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The Wonder of Custom Installation
HTSA leader Jon Robbins discusses keeping curiosity alive in CI businesses, the state of the industry, and, of course, tariffs.
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Are You Giving Off “I Don’t Have Time For You” Energy?
It’s easy to lose sight of the importance of personal touch in favor of convenience.
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Design + Integration: A Boise Meetup That Got It Right
A recap of the recent NKBA Big Sky and Mountain States Spring Meeting.
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Mastering the Mid-Market
Central Florida’s Dr. Hook It Up reveals how his business has seen steady growth for more than 25 years serving the middle market.
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The Secret Sales Trait No One’s Talking About (But Should Be)
How WOO can help your business find the hunters you have been searching for.
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Leveraging FUD For the Win
Using the current state of fear, uncertainty, and disillusionment for profit opportunities.
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Key AV Takeaways from CES and ISE
With two large shows already behind us, these are the trends that stood out.
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Are You Losing Sales to Monologuing?
It is not always easy to keep your mouth shut and let others do the talking.
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Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
What are you doing to preserve and enhance customer excitement?
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Lightapalooza 2025 Recap: Leveling Up
The CI lighting market continues to evolve, as does the tradeshow that champions it.
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10 Things I Learned at Lightapalooza 2025
Some quick hits from the sessions, exhibit floor, and networking events.
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Security Starts at the Street
The latest home security products stop would-be burglars before they get into the house.
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Do You Have a Co-CEO?
Using AI to help solve all those problems that are constantly being dropped on your desk.
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CES 2025: Samsung Working Toward AI for All
Samsung is looking to deliver AI experiences beyond connection and automation to infuse more comfort and joy into users’ lives.
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CES 2025: TCL Looks to Inspire Greatness in 2025
TCL’s driving concept for 2025 is about being “the year of the consumer,” which means better understanding consumer’s needs.
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Sony Opens Reservations for Afeela 1 EV
Sony describes Afeela as a bold step forward in mobility, creating an entirely new driving experience designed to connect, entertain, and inspire.
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CES 2025: LG Previews a Day-in-the-Life with AI
AI is integrated into LG’s smart appliances, audio/video, entertainment, mobile devices, and automotive technology to improve a family’s daily routine both in and out...
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CES 2025: Tech Trends to Watch
Insights on some of the key technology trends that will be revealed on the CES 2025 exhibit floor and conference program.
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Who’s In Charge of Curiosity?
How to encourage out-of-the-box solutions to your company’s challenges.
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Identifying and Serving VIP Clients
How to make sure your most supportive clients “feel the love.”
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Job Gone Sideways? Send Daily Recaps For the Win
How to rectify botched communications on a job.
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What to Expect at Lightapalooza 2025
The custom installation lighting event of the year continues to push its boundaries and bring integrators, designers, and architects together.
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Show Up Like You Mean It
You don’t phone it in for your clients, and you shouldn’t do it for your co-workers either.
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HTSA Fall Conference: AI, Fusion, and the Lighting Lift
Future-focused buying group gathering paints a picture of success through the combination of technology and collaboration with others.
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Content Is King
Some tips and tricks to encourage your team to shoot video on each and every job.
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CEDIA Expo 2024 Show Highlights
The next best thing to walking the show floor with John Sciacca.
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You Don’t Get Fired. You Just Don’t Get Asked to Do The Next Thing…
Those clients you haven’t heard from might be busy — or maybe they are working with other integrators.
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CEDIA Expo 2024: Acevedo Shares Inspiring Life Lessons at WICT Luncheon
The distinguished leader and former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA headlined the 16th annual event.
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State of the Industry at CEDIA Expo 2024: Experts Agree on Favorable Outlook
The panelists expressed excitement and concerns seen from a national perspective, as well as what their group members are experiencing.
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CEDIA Expo 2024: Improve Your Lighting Design Toolbox
David Warfel and Andy Bull shared lighting design tips during their session on Friday morning.
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CEDIA Expo 2024: Getting the Lutron Experience
The company offers attendees plenty of opportunities to see, touch, and learn about their latest technological and design advances.
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CEDIA Expo 2024: Director Sonnenfeld Says Industry Is ‘All About Service’ in Keynote Address
Award-winning director — and home theater aficionado — Barry Sonnenfeld delivered the opening keynote at CEDIA Expo 2024.
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CEDIA Expo 2024: Community Town Hall Emphasizes Importance of Industry Awareness
The CEDIA Community Town Hall Sponsored by Lutron closed out an excellent opening day of education at CEDIA Expo 2024. The keynote panel, moderated...