Smart-home pros would be ‘foolhardy’ to trust Amazon’s intentions in launching ‘Custom Home Services’ for CEDIA-certified installers.
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Chuck Schneider
Chuck Schneider is a freelance writer with a long history in consumer electronics. He started and restarted his award-winning manufacturer’s representative firm - Value Added Marketing - and was also a vice president and general merchandise manager for a multi-regional CE chain, as well as a buyer for Lechmere's (a division of Target). Today, he is a freelance writer.
Chuck Schneider's Recent Articles
It’s CE Pro Masters Nominating Time
CE Pro is seeking nominations for 5th annual CE Pro Masters recognizing ‘unsung heroes’ of the industry. Deadline for nominations is October 31, 2017.
Professional Audio Associates Buys Home Entertainment Distributors
Mass.-based distributor Professional Audio Associates (PAA) completes first-ever purchase of competitor, acquiring Home Entertainment Distributors for geographic expansion.
How to Sell More Custom Electronics to Single Woman Homeowners
All the single ladies — are buying homes. Here’s how to attract female clients by bringing more women onto your staff and adjusting your marketing plan every so slightly.
Here Comes the Smart-Home Robot Invasion
All signs point to the custom installation channel rolling out the inevitable smart home robot that’s been on the horizon since the 1950s. Are you ready?
The Amazon Paradox: Can Too-High Margins Lead to CE Product Disruption?
We’ve seen it all before. From phono cartridges to TVs to speakers, high margins are good but excessive margins leave space for market disruption. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has a lesson for CE pros.
CE Pro Masters Recognizes 14 Unsung Industry Heroes
The 4th Annual CE Pro Masters list highlights contributors in virtually every facet of the industry, from retailer to custom integrator, industry association, manufacturer, buying group and independent rep.
Remembering John Miller: Audio Lover, Ace Salesman, Friend
Chuck Schneider remembers his longtime colleague and friend John Miller, the beloved audio rep who died tragically while rummaging for stereo parts.
Nominate an Industry Hero: 4th Annual CE Pro Masters Induction Ballot
A CE Pro Master is an unsung industry hero who quietly moved up the ladder of success, bettered the CE industry and deserves to be recognized. Nominate someone today. Deadline: October 31.