By Maren Gehling, Director of Sales, Custom Home & Integration Strategic Partnerships, Hunter Douglas When you tap an existing team member to become a “shade champion,” two good things happen at once. First, you unlock a high-margin category that is still underserved at many firms. Second, you give a talented employee a fresh runway just when repetitive rack builds are starting to feel like cookie-cutter tasks.

Over the last 14 years, James Condon, known to his over 4.4 million YouTube subscribers as “TheStradman,” has grown his fanbase by demonstrating not only his knowledge of all things supercar but also by his ability to produce beautifully shot and edited videos. He understands the importance of showing himself and his cars in literally the best possible light. To this end, Condon has outfitted his property with 21 different custom automated shades from PowerShades, including six large shades in his garage.

Franco D’Ascanio, founder/CEO of Coastal Source gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.

Melvin Diaz, senior product manager at Epson gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.

Emmy-winning television host and producer, Georgia Tech engineer, HGTV designer, and third-generation craftsman, Chip Wade will be delivering the keynote presentation at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. Entitled, “Beyond the Blueprint: Where Innovation Meets Intention,” the session will cover creating purposeful spaces that drive success for builders, designers, and integrators.

Comprehensive exhibit includes the latest 8K news from more than a dozen leading electronics and entertainment companies.

Former CEDIA CEO will drive new data and analytics solutions for the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights initiative.

Features a keynote on the business of lighting and curated tours of the show floor.

Will showcase the new solutions as part of Destination Outdoors, located outside and across the street from the show’s main entrance.

URC is announcing new products, features, and integrations at the show.

The LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II speakers are now available in Moss Green and Sand Shell.