Inside Integration

We're two-ish weeks from CEDIA Expo and the phrase of the day is "subdued optimism". What can we expect from a CEDIA Expo of uncertainty? We'll get into it.

ADI spins off Resideo, is that a sign of more moves to come? And we talk about what CEDIA Expo is going to look like this year...Ghost town? Best show ever? We have lukewarm takes.

This Inside Integration episode dives into why a real human co-host beats AI, the real-world perks and pitfalls of small business ownership, creative-yet-legal tax strategies, and the nuts and bolts of it all. From...

Big news this week as Nice grabs a chunk of investment capital and we pretend to know all about them as a company. Plus, food.

Housing policy plus pastrami burgers and chili wars. We break down a big bipartisan housing bill (MDUs, modular, mortgages, and code tweaks), map clear plays for integrators, and debate Crown Burgers, dirty sodas, and...

Took two weeks off, all hell broke loose. We're back with all the travel nightmares, tradeshow, and bizarre food talk you can handle. This show description is a good indicator of how digging out from being on the road...

<p>The AV industry is at a crossroads as the post-COVID cash reserves dwindle and new challenges like AI-driven chip shortages loom. Chris and Jayson riff on the chaos of the week, trade show uncertainty, and why TV...

<p>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 taking a nostalgic...

<p>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. Plus, a call for...

<p>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 router. Is the...

<p>The industry is shaking! Just days after we questioned CEDIA's future, the organization dropped a bombshell: they're leaving Denver.</p><p>This week, we dive into the new multi-city rotation plan (Vegas, Orlando...

<p>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 residential lighting’s...

<p>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 visits, heavy...

<p>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 functionalities...

<p>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 theater quality. From...