Volume 21, Issue 13 – July 10, 2024

Latest headlines: Lee Distad on client/customer relationships and how to cultivate them, plus news from Snap One, Resideo, Audio Advice and more

July 10, 2024 | Volume: 21 | Issue 13

rAVe HomeAV Edition

In Lee Distad’s latest, he writes about how to navigate relationships with customers. Do you know the difference between a customer and a client? One utilizes a one-time transaction. The other keeps coming back and cares about your relationship with them! Does cultivating a relationship involve more than simply offering the lowest price? Read more here.

Don’t miss the rest of this newsletter, featuring some acquisition news, and a couple of new product updates. Is it too early to start counting down the days to CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX)? The co-located shows will once again be in Denver, Colorado. If you’re unfamiliar with the CIX side (commercial/light commercial/resimercial tech) join us for a preview July 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. EDT. See you there!

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Understanding the Relationship: Customers Versus Clients [Lee Distad]

I had a meeting with the new general manager of one of my dealers. Rather, I should say he’s new to that company, but I’ve known him for years: an industry […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

PowerShades Expands Its Outdoor Lineup of Shading Systems for Home and Commercial Applications

Airzone Now Integrates Seamlessly With URC Total Control System

Airzone Control announced a new integration with Universal Remote Control (URC) and its Total Con […]

McIntosh Releases ‘SESSIONS Volume 1’ Vinyl Album Featuring The Peter Erskine Quartet

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., has announced the release of “SESSIONS Volume 1,” a jazz album featuring eight original compositions by The Peter Erskine Quartet. […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Savant Adds KLUŚ to Its Recommended Partner Program

Savant announced the addition of KLUŚ as a Recommended Partner for its line of linear lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor applications; which will now be ava […]

Resideo Closes on Snap One Acquisition; Now Part of ADI Global

Resideo notified rAVe today that it has completed the acquisition of Snap One to be part of ADI Global Distribution. This acquisition is the largest distributor/distribu […]

PowerHouse Alliance Expands, Hires Gary Usher

The PowerHouse Alliance announced the opening of new locations for PowerHouse Alliance members KOA, Alarmax, Davis Distribution, 21st Century and Pioneer in […]

Seventy-Six Partners Honored With Inaugural Coastal Source Diamond and Platinum Sales Achievement Awards

Coastal Source inaugurated a new annual Diamond and Platinum Sales Achievement Awards Program by honoring 76 partners who achieved minimum […]

Audio Advice Acquires The Audio Lab

Audio Advice announced the acquisition of The Audio Lab, which has been serving the coastal Carolinas from its Wilmington store for over 30 years. “We are super […]

8K Association to Play Big Role at CEDIA Expo Smart Stage

CEDIA Expo announced an expanded partnership with the 8K Association as a supporting organization during CEDIA Expo 2024. This partnership aims to deliver […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Snap One Partner, The Premier Group, Helps Indiana Homeowner Maximize Health and Wellness

Achieving better health and wellness is top of mind for many people. For many, however, it’s a goal that’s much easier said than done. It takes time, resour […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Snap One Shows Episode Radiance Outdoor Speaker Combined Speaker and Lighting System

Procraft Is an Integrator Specializing in Recording Studios and Audio Space Design

Pretech International Highlights Smart Home Control Panel Solutions

WALL-SMART Presents Invisible Flush Mount for iPad 10

Bitel Shares Universal Remote Control With 2.2″ Touch Screen for Up to 48 Devices

BEC-Akustik Showcases New Range of Extremely Slim Subwoofers

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