Episode 123: Another Trade Show and a Couple of Old Tools
The AV trade show landscape just got a major shake-up with the announcement of "RESIDE," a new show directly competing with CEDIA Expo. We break down what two shows means for the industry before takin...
28 Touko 39min
Episode 122: Hot Takes on the The CEPro Top 100
We unpack the CE Pro Top 100- why ADT, Vivint, and Guardian belong in CI, retail juggernauts vs. custom craft, consolidation (GHT, Daisy), electrical partnerships, and how to benchmark your business. ...
21 Touko 36min
Episode 121: Trade Association News and Old Men Yelling at Clouds
Another week, another shakeup in the world of industry associations...What the massive Apollo acquisition means for the future of the CEDIA Expo, and why the FCC is getting involved with your Wi-Fi ro...
14 Touko 37min
Episode 120: CEDIA Strikes Back (with, uh, a Battle of the Bands?)
The industry is shaking! Just days after we questioned CEDIA's future, the organization dropped a bombshell: they're leaving Denver.This week, we dive into the new multi-city rotation plan (Vegas, Orl...
7 Touko 24min
Episode 119: - AVIXA Buys Lightapalooza: What It Means for Resi
AVIXA quietly bought Lightapalooza—now what? We break down the history, strategy, and fallout for CEDIA, dealers, and manufacturers. Co-location with InfoComm, credentialing shifts, and why residentia...
30 Huhti 32min
Episode 118: You Can’t Be Important to Everybody
Chris and Jayson swap Boise and SoCal road stories, break down how brands become favorites (and why you can’t be important to everyone), and get real about rep–vendor–dealer hustle: realistic dealer v...
23 Huhti 38min
Episode 117: Amicable Splits and Messy Divorces
Hosts Chris and Jayson dive into the recent news of the "divorce" between Control4 and Josh.ai. They explore what this split means for integrators and homeowners, especially after April 26, 2026, when...
16 Huhti 30min
Episode 116: 25 Years of Kaleidescape: The OG Media Server
It's Kaleidescape's 25th anniversary! Join us for a nostalgic trip as we explore how this iconic brand defied the trend of "cheaper and more convenient" to become the undisputed champion of home theat...
9 Huhti 44min
