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The D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' podcast brings together friends from the electronic integration industry to discuss some of the key issues of the moment with the intent to continue D-Tools' mission of helping integration companies run better businesses. Co-hosts Jason Knott, data solutions architect & evangelist, and Tim Bigoness, chief marketing officer, lean on their combined experience of more than 50 years engaged in the industry. The podcasts will be fun and most importantly relay valuable information that integration companies can use to succeed. Follow us on Spotify or Apple!
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S1E22 D-Tools Podcast #22: 'What's the Buzz' About... Labor Profit
Building profit is one of core tenets of D-Tools software as an end-to-end solution. Growing revenue through great proposal creation is important, but boosting profit by managing their entire…
S1E21 D-Tools Podcast #21: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Somfy Systems
Somfy Systems is one of the most unique suppliers in the integration industry. The company does not manufacture the automatic shades and blinds, though many might think so. In fact, Somfy is the…
S1E20 D-Tools Podcast #20: 'What's the Buzz' about... Buzz Delano
The latest edition of the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast is definitely buzzing… pun intended. The podcast could not have a more appropriate guest than well-known industry veteran Buzz Delano of…
S1E19 D-Tools Podcast #19: 'What's the Buzz' about... Future Ready Solutions & Connectivity
Eric Bodley, president of distributor Future Ready Solutions, is an icon in the custom electronics industry. He was among the founding members of CEDIA and one of its original board members. He had a…
S1E18 D-Tools Podcast #18: 'What's the Buzz' About... NSCA
Tom Leblanc, executive director of the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), joined the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” Podcast to discuss some of the key initiatives underway at the…
S1E17 D-Tools Podcast #17: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Finding Labor
The labor shortage in the custom electronics industry has become an ongoing dilemma that is hurting integrators’ ability to grow at a more rapid pace. But what should they do? Chris Smith, principal…
S1E16 D-Tools Podcast #16: 'What's the Buzz' about... Design & Documentation Fees
Should you be charging your clients a design fee? It sounds like a good business strategy, but interestingly many integrators do not do it. That topic is the crux of the discussion in the latest…
S1E15 D-Tools Podcast #15: 'What's the Buzz' about... CEDIA Expo
CEDIA Expo, the largest event serving the residential smart home professional installation industry is just around the corner and the excitement is building as the entire industry heads to Denver…
S1E14 D-Tools Podcast #14: 'What's the Buzz' about... AVPro Edge
Jeff Murray, CEO Of AVPro Edge, joins the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast to discuss the recent RTI acquisition and company's commitment to integrators. The Sioux Falls, SD-based company has its…
S1E13 D-Tools Podcast #13: 'What's the Buzz' About... Home Technology Association
Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association (HTA), joins the D-Tools ‘What’s the Buzz’ Podcast to discuss how certification helps integrators stand out from the competition with builders,…
S1E12 D-Tools Podcast #12: "What's the Buzz" About... Sonos
Not many companies can legitimately claim that they “invented” a product category, but Sonos can. The company created the wireless multiroom audio category way back in 2005. The rest is history, as…
D-Tools Podcast #11: 'What's the Buzz' ... about Establishing Operational Processes
In this episode of the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast, one of the industry’s leading consultants and a process expert – Jason Sayen of I Am Sayen – discusses the steps that integrators need to…
D-Tools Podcast #10: "What's the Buzz" about... Service Plans
Offering service plans can be crucial to the success of an integration business and move it away from relying solely on project-based income. Many integrators don’t where to start in terms of setting…
D-Tools Podcast #9: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Together For Cinema
Since 2009, Together For Cinema has installed 51 cinema rooms in the UK at a value of £1.35 million, or $1.9 million. All the products and services are donated. Ian Morrish, Founder and Managing…
D-Tools Podcast #8: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Origin Acoustics
Marc Fisher, president of Origin Acoustics, pulled back the curtain during the most recent D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast and provided a glimpse into what makes Origin Acoustics so successful. He…
S1E8 D-Tools Podcast: 'What's the Buzz' ... about Azione Unlimited
It’s far too limiting to consider Azione Unlimited as just a “buying group.” It has evolved to become virtually an arm of its membership, emphasizing the importance of community, trust and shared…
D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... Distribution Services
Distributors are becoming more vital to the integration industry. Of course, the crux of that importance is primarily related to their ability to provide integrators with the products they need for…
D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... 2025 Market Outlook
It’s autumn and the leaves on the trees are beginning to turn vibrant colors and blanket the ground. That means it’s time for the integration market to assess 2024 and start to look ahead to 2025.…
S1E4 D-Tools "What's the Buzz" About Home Theater
In this episode of the D-Tools "What's the Buzz" podcast, Richard Charschan, president of AcousticSmart Home Theater Interiors, discusses his new book "Home Theaterology" and some key trends facing…
S1E3 D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... Operational Excellence
What are the two most important business metrics for integrators to track? It’s an important question that gets asked all the time to Matt Bernath, principal at industry consulting firm VITAL.“We…
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D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' Podcast has published 23 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Arts.
D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 24m.
