Why does your work
stand out from others who do what you do?
We work with a CAD designer in order to give you a three
dimensional blueprint the design you imagine. We offer advice and training for
equipment we install or even equipment you already have in your home. Having
trouble setting up your Super Bowl event or a movie night with friends? Call us
and we can come and help.
What do you like most
about your job?
The satisfaction of a job well done. I love to see a
satisfied customer. Call me a geek, but I love to learn and experiment with all
the new technology that comes out every year. This industry is evolving so much
and for most too fast. I also like to simplify the customer's lives so that
they could live their lives the way it's intended.
What questions do
customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
The question I often hear is, “how I get all of my
electronics to work on a single remote.” The answer is you can! There is a
control system that can tie all our gadgets together, including TVs, surround
systems, cable or satellite boxes—even lights, shades, or fireplaces! If it can
be controlled, this system can control it. The program uses your Wi-Fi network,
your equipment can be behind closed doors, in a closet, or in a whole different
room. Everybody in the house can have their own custom user interface, complete
with favorite channels and only the equipment they want to control.
If you were a
customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to
share?
Secrete is, anyone can do what I could do. There are so many
resources online through Youtube, HGTV, Electronic Websites and I'm even sure
Wiki even has a page. However, not everyone has the time or the patience. I
have a great playlist on my YouTube channel for those "do it
your-selfers". So, a better answer to the question is, I have no secrets.
Do you have a
favorite story from your work?
I want customers to know that this industry is not a trend
or a fad, Home Electronic Solutions is the wave of the future. Most of the
products out there are working together to become compatible and integrate with
other software and hardware throughout the home. You could buy almost any
combination of products, including products that you may already own and
integrate them to your Home automation system. I'm very excited with the
teamwork between companies to ensure the customer can easily automate their
home.
What do you wish
customers knew about you or your profession?
Be sure that they specialize in just this field. I've seen a
lot of handy-man contractors that are masters in construction and carpentry,
but offer home electronic design services. You may have heard the phrase,
"Jack of all trades, but master at none". While at the grocery store
you wouldn't ask the Butcher which melon is the ripest, you would ask someone
that works with produce right? Why ask a carpenter to help you calibrate your
home theater equipment. I’d be afraid he try to fix it by hitting it with a
hammer.
How did you decide to
get in your line of work?
Since I was a child I was always into technology, computers
and most of all watching movies. Science fiction is one of my favorite genres.
If you watched The Jetsons while growing up you can understand why I'm excited
about my line of work. I'm able to create what was once imagined into reality.
Describe the most
common types of jobs you do for your clients.
It could be as simple as mounting a television or
calibrating existing hardware to increase its effectiveness or as complex as
rewiring an entire home for Home automation and security solution.
Tell us about a
recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.
I can't say I have found my crowned jewel as of yet. It's
out there I'm just waiting for someone to ask for it. My dream job will be to
work with a contractor to build a home from the ground up. I want to be able to
be involved in the planning design of a home to be able to fully wire a home
before the works
Do you do any sort of
continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?
You have to in this field! Custom Electronic Design and
Installation Association or CEDIA, provides training workshops, seminars and
brings all the latest developers and designers to a EXPO annually to share new
products and services in our field. The key in this business is always stay
current and knowledgeable on the newest trends and products out there. It would
be embarrassing if a customer knows more about a new product than you do.
Do you do any sort of
continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?
Optional
You have to in this field! Custom Electronic Design and
Installation Association or CEDIA, provides training workshops, seminars and
brings all the latest developers and designers to a EXPO annually to share new
products and services in our field. The key in this business is always stay
current and knowledgeable on the newest trends and products out there. It would
be embarrassing if a customer knows more about a new product than you do.
What are the latest
developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next
few years or decade that will change your line of business?
For years, people have been talking about home automation.
There are universal remotes, digital wall panels and apps that let you control
the devices in your home. But a thermostat company has revolutionized the
field. They have developed more than just an on/off switch. It’s about making
your house a more thoughtful and conscious home.
Nest makes it possible for its devices to securely interact
with the things you already use every day, both inside and outside of your
home. Because when they connect these different parts of your life, they can
work behind the scenes to deliver personalized comfort, safety and energy savings.
Effortlessly.
Describe your most
recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.
Believe it or not most of my customers only needed a TV wall
mounted. Though it's a simple project, if done incorrectly you may potentially
damage expensive equipment and the wall it was mounted on. I charge only $50
dollars to mount a television, provided the mounting bracket is already
purchased. Mounting brackets range from $30-$150 dollars or more. However, the
$30 mounting bracket could hold up to 160lbs. This job could take me no more
than 30min to an hour depending on what type of wall I’m mounting the
television on and if I need to conceal the wires inside the wall.
If you have a
complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.
It's actually simple, the hardest part is finding the
customer's home. I use software that could create the required contracts and
invoices right on an iPad. All we do is ask a few questions, take a few
measurements and do our part on our device and have it ready for signature
right on the device. We could email you the contract and invoice and even take
a down payment if applicable on the spot. No need to leave your house, find a
pen, book an appointment at an office and wait in a waiting room.
As far as the products to be installed, the customers fell
more confident with purchasing the products they want or what we recommend and
have them shipped directly to their home. As the product arrives the customer
gives us a call and we come and install it. You only pay our agreed upon hourly
service rate.
We also work with electronic distributors and we pass down
our discounts to our customers. We may even be able to match your price on the
equipment you want to buy.
If you were advising
someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?
Go to every Electronic Trade show, webinar, EXPO, and
training there is out there. Always stay current with the trends and the newest
equipment. Study how different products can be compatible, if they aren't,
figure out how they can be. There is always a solution to any problem, which is
why we are here.
What questions you
would you ask yourself and answer it.
Q: Where will your company be in ten years?
A: I will have several offices spread throughout the
tri-state area (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey) and have several showrooms
available for customers to test the products available. I also want to develop
a training program for DIY online to help them through trouble shooting and
installing equipment in their home.
What important
information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?
Customers need to know what their budget is, and that's it!
We are here to help through the brainstorming of the project. We could help
spark your imagination. I could also suggest researching some of the home
theater websites to know how much you should expect to pay for our services.
Though my goal is to offer the best prices, it helps to know what the going
rate for the services we provide. I offer some links and Ideas on my website
and YouTube channel to help lead you in the right direction.
What is your greatest
strength?
Patience. No human likes change. It's like having to jump
into the shower on a cold day. It takes a lot to jump in, but once you’re in
you don't want to get out. I work through the questions and understand the
uncertainty. I don't get discouraged if I don't get the job and make myself
readily available if they were to change their mind as if they were a repeat
customer.
What are you
currently working on improving?
We are currently integrating Security systems in our
services. We are currently working on our license to install security systems.
We are currently a sub dealer with ADT systems and currently training with them
as of the fall of 2014 to be ready to install Security systems by summer of
next year.
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