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8250 Theaterworks: Home Theater With Altitude
Masterful handling of sub-contractors has elevated this Colorado-based one-man operation to new heights.
Ken Davis says he doesn’t push elaborate designs in home theaters, instead urging clients to spend money on performance
Davis deems it important to take the time to really talk with clients about which equipment would best benefit them.
"Some consumers can't distinguish Equipment A and B other than from a price standpoint," he says.
"I take a lot of time in accessing what's going to make the most sense for them. If they are going to spend more money I want it to be a quantifiable difference. I recently brought on a high-end audio company, and it took me a year to decide because I wanted the value to be something that my clients could appreciate and comprehend."
Davis' clients look to him to recommend what they need, he says.
"They usually know what they want -- flat panel, front- or rear-projection, two-channel or surround sound, for example. I recommend only a handful of quality products.
"It keeps the client focused on the end results of their project and not on the vast, head-spinning features of all the products. I look at it like a toolbox, there is a certain tool for a certain job and there is no sense in having duplicate tools."
Being a one-man operation has its pros and cons. "Sometimes it takes a lot of Advil," jokes Davis. "But the pros are that I can make decisions quickly on the products we carry, the projects we'll do and the day-to-day operations.
"The only real negative is having the raw manpower as the company grows to handle that expansion. The company is growing quickly and the immediate goal is to figure out how to best manage the growth, and make the right decisions.
"I'm focused on what the next level will be. There's so much opportunity right now and I'm working on maximizing the short term while keeping the long term in mind."
8250 Theaterworks hosts the 8250 Club, an association of businesses with which owner Ken Davis works.
The Club promotes the local businesses the company partners with, most of which are located within 30 miles of Davis' Evergreen, Colo., hometown.
"Making an investment in your local businesses can benefit the entire community," says Davis, a strong supporter of keeping and growing revenues locally.
Davis produces a newsletter for 8250 Club members highlighting the company's various vendors and products. The publication also touches on technical topics and industry news.
"Some consumers can't distinguish Equipment A and B other than from a price standpoint," he says.
"I take a lot of time in accessing what's going to make the most sense for them. If they are going to spend more money I want it to be a quantifiable difference. I recently brought on a high-end audio company, and it took me a year to decide because I wanted the value to be something that my clients could appreciate and comprehend."
Davis' clients look to him to recommend what they need, he says.
"They usually know what they want -- flat panel, front- or rear-projection, two-channel or surround sound, for example. I recommend only a handful of quality products.
"It keeps the client focused on the end results of their project and not on the vast, head-spinning features of all the products. I look at it like a toolbox, there is a certain tool for a certain job and there is no sense in having duplicate tools."
Being a one-man operation has its pros and cons. "Sometimes it takes a lot of Advil," jokes Davis. "But the pros are that I can make decisions quickly on the products we carry, the projects we'll do and the day-to-day operations.
"The only real negative is having the raw manpower as the company grows to handle that expansion. The company is growing quickly and the immediate goal is to figure out how to best manage the growth, and make the right decisions.
"I'm focused on what the next level will be. There's so much opportunity right now and I'm working on maximizing the short term while keeping the long term in mind."
Integrating the Business Community
8250 Theaterworks hosts the 8250 Club, an association of businesses with which owner Ken Davis works.
The Club promotes the local businesses the company partners with, most of which are located within 30 miles of Davis' Evergreen, Colo., hometown.
"Making an investment in your local businesses can benefit the entire community," says Davis, a strong supporter of keeping and growing revenues locally.
Davis produces a newsletter for 8250 Club members highlighting the company's various vendors and products. The publication also touches on technical topics and industry news.
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