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Audio Source. WTF…

Ten years ago, I had unknowingly solved a problem. Though you may disagree, this concept applies to the average person who uses a distributed music system. ... Read More

The Intangibles

What we don’t market and advertise are the intangibles. The experience and service that takes your business to the next level.... Read More

Test, Don’t Guess

There’s kind of this unspoken basic training you go through when you start working with code.... Read More

Pressing Buttons

Pulse Group is all about client relationships. And if there’s one golden rule of relationships, it’s that first impressions matter.... Read More

The Final 10%

Last week, Chad was interviewed for an article about leading Pulse Group. One question that he was asked was, “Who is your ideal client and what should they know before hiring you.”... Read More

The Future of the Smart Home Part II

In our last blog, I talked about the future of the smart home and some different viewpoints on what that would look like. To take a deeper and more personal look, I decided to interview some of our team members to see their take on this.... Read More

Are you down with Google Docs?

As the world changes, it’s hard to keep up with new trends and changing times, especially if you are so caught up in your own world. ... Read More

Win with Custom

Before I jump in, let’s be clear, this isn’t a blog dedicated to “bashing” specific control systems. This is a blog looking at trends in control systems over the past decade and their specific limitations.... Read More

The Control Illusion In Business

The illusion of control exists to remind us all we’re human. Business owners not only need to be in control, they love it.... Read More

“Heart String”: The Product of a New Generation – Part 2 of 2

Last month in our blog, “Heart String”: You’re not Selling automation, we let you in on our secret to close big opportunities and secure permanent clients by playing to their desires.... Read More

“Heart String”: You’re not selling automation – Part 1 of 2

I always find it interesting when an integrator is struggling with a client that tells them about some product they want used in the design of their home automation solutions.... Read More

A Quick Public Service Announcement

Did you know there is new set of LG Commercial Television’s on the market that do not have key features for integration?... Read More

A Perfect Partnership

Recently, Crestron announced a new partnership with Sonos– a reliable leader in the home sound system. Why is this merge significant for home automation? ... Read More

Are you at the end of your rope?

When you sell a system, do you provide clients with 24-7 access to you and your team? How long are you on the hook for one sale? If the end product a client receives is a working home automation system, when is your job “done”?... Read More

Moving The automation Industry Forward

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