Residential Tech Talks

Residential Tech Talks


Latest Episodes

Episode 137: David Thomas on the Evolving Role of CI Reps
April 11, 2023

On this weeks podcast, David Thomas joins us joins us from Austin, TX, where he was on the road participating in the Rio Grande Dealer Event. Dave is a principal at Rio Grande, as well as executive director of its sister company, the Momentum Group, both

Episode 136: How Joe Borress Balances Electrical and Low-Voltage Contracting
April 04, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Joe Borress joins us from Malibu, CA, where he is founder and president of Tri-Star Electric & Automation. Our guest today grew up immersed in high-end New York City construction projects, as a third-generation electrical contr

Episode 135: Josh Christian on Elevating Top Integrators Through HTA Certification
March 28, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Josh Christian joins us from Calabasas, CA, where he is CEO of the Home Technology Association. Back in 2017, the HTA created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms, giving the best-qualifie

Episode 134: Lighting Fixture Installation with Derk and Libman
March 21, 2023

On this weeks podcast, we welcome two guests to discuss lighting fixtures specification and installation opportunities for the custom integration channel. Joining us from Bethlehem, PA, is Charlie Derk, vice president of strategy for building control sys

Episode 133: CEDIA’s Mandy Beckner on Tech Training Best Practices
March 14, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Mandy Beckner joins us from Fairfax, VA, where she is vice president of education and training at CEDIA. Last week, in honor of International Womens Day, CEDIA partnered with the Women in Consumer Technology group to provide educa

Episode 132: Eric Joy Recalls the Worst AV Showroom He Ever Saw
March 07, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Eric Joy joins us from Marietta, GA, where he is chief experience officer of the GHT Group. GHT (formerly known as Georgia Home Theater) is a full-service custom electronics design and integration company, serving homeowners and bu

Episode 131: Chris Sterle Celebrates 20 Years of ADS in Las Vegas
February 28, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Christopher Sterle joins us from Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is founder and CEO of Acoustic Design Systems. This month marks 20 years in business for ADS, as an integrator of commercial and residential home automation and security

Episode 130: Mark Ontiveros on His Career, Tech Trends, and Volunteerism
February 21, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Mark Ontiveros joins us from Tustin, California, where he is founder and CEO of Audio Images, the award-winning Orange County custom integration firm that he founded in 1991. Audio Imagess team is passionate about engineering audi

Episode 129: Troy Morgan on Adapt Energy Home Automation
February 14, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Troy Morgan joins us from North Richland Hills, TX, where he is founder and CEO of PanTech Design, a software development firm specializing in Crestron control systems for commercial and residential applications. Troy has 23 years

Episode 128: sonnen’s Blake Richetta on the U.S. Energy Transition
February 07, 2023

On this weeks podcast, Blake Richetta joins us from Santa Monica, CA, where he is chairman and CEO of sonnen, the global energy storage company. Sonnen was founded in 2010, in a small town in Southern Germany, its founders driven by the desire to create