Inside Integration

Chris Barlo + Jayson Savage
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Welcome to the Inside Integration Podcast, where we'll get you up to speed on what's going on in the world of Custom Integration. Sometimes we’ll have guests from the CI world, sometime it’ll just be Chris and Jayson BS'ing about this industry we love. We’ll cover news from the world of CI, interesting trends, cool technology, upcoming events, and whatever else we get distracted by in the moment. Join us! Looking for merch? 👉 https://inside-integration.printify.me/

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Episode 116: 25 Years of Kaleidescape: The OG Media Server

    It's Kaleidescape's 25th anniversary! Join us for a nostalgic trip as we explore how this iconic brand defied the trend of "cheaper and more convenient" to become the undisputed champion of home theater quality. From its revolutionary user interface and bit-perfect playback to its pioneering role in home networking and control system integration, we're giving Kaleidescape their flowers and discussing why, even after 25 years, nobody does the high-end movie experience better.

    45 min

  2. 2 ABR

    Episode 115: Barco, Consolidation, and Home Planetariums

    Barco just made a serious move into audio by acquiring Focal and Naim, and Chris and Jayson break down what that actually means for the integration channel. One-brand ecosystems make a compelling case on commercial specs: one relationship, one support call, one neck to ring. Custom residential is messier, and best-of-breed mixing isn't going anywhere just because a conglomerate cut a deal. They also get into veteran dealer culture, laser safety protocols at the Barco projection tier, and somehow land on home planetariums as a legitimate new vertical worth thinking about.

    33 min

  3. 26 MAR

    Episode 114: Several Tools. Real and Virtual

    This week, we're talking tools. No one reads podcast descriptions, but here goes anyway: If this episode sounds like an advertisement for Plaud and Lincoln Tech...well, I don't know what to tell you.

    40 min

  4. 19 MAR

    Episode 113: An Approximate Lightapalooza Recap

    This week, we're joined again by one of our favorite stunt beards, Shawn Sorensen. We'll belatedly recap Lightapalooza, talk business philosophy, and stuff as many jabs at Jayson as we can fit into 30-ish minutes.

    36 min

  5. 12 MAR

    Episode 112: Out of Control? Are We Moving Away from Control Systems?

    Chris and Jayson go down memory lane — Philips Pronto, Niles Audio, IR blasters, and the days when you actually needed a control system just to watch a movie — and ask the question nobody in the industry wants to answer out loud: are dedicated control systems becoming the appendix of the smart home? They dig into how the landscape has shifted. TVs that do everything natively, Apple TV remotes that just work, clients who'd rather pull up an app than pay for programming. It's a different world than when dimming your theater lights with a single button felt like actual magic. And that magic? They still think it's real. It's just a harder sell now. The guys also get into what the value of control actually is in 2026. Spoiler: it's the experience, not the hardware. And why selling someone a $3,500 system when they've already priced it out at Best Buy is a landmine every integrator knows too well. Plus: in-wall touchscreens as timestamps, Josh AI and voice control, scope creep horror stories, a pitch for AI note-taking tools in your sales process, and why whoever buys your client's house next is going to find a second-gen iPad with a swollen battery and a slideshow of someone else's dogs.

    39 min

  6. 5 MAR

    Episode 111: After Dark: Marlon ReBrando

    It was late. The filters were off. And somehow we landed on the topic every integrator eventually faces… rebranding. In this After Dark episode, we talk about why integrators feel the pull to reinvent themselves and when a rebrand actually makes sense. From identity shifts to market positioning to the emotional side of changing your name, your offer, or your entire lane, we go there. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s time to reinvent myself,” this one’s for you.

    38 min

  7. 26 FEB

    Episode 110: All About Buying Groups

    Buying groups get talked about a lot, but not everyone really understands how they work. This week, Jayson and Chris dig into what buying groups actually are, how they create leverage for integrators, the real benefits beyond pricing, and what’s required if you want to participate the right way. If you’ve ever wondered whether joining one makes sense for your business, this episode breaks it down clearly and honestly.

    32 min
  8. Episode 109: Remembering John MacDonald

    19 FEB

    Episode 109: Remembering John MacDonald

    This week, it’s just me and Jayson remembering our friend John MacDonald, President of Morris Tait Associates and a cornerstone of the CI industry for more than four decades. We talk about the leader everyone respected, the mentor who always had time for you, and the friend whose energy and generosity shaped more lives than he probably ever knew. This one’s personal. If you’d like to honor John’s memory, please make a donation to Food Share of Ventura County in his name.

    27 min
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Welcome to the Inside Integration Podcast, where we'll get you up to speed on what's going on in the world of Custom Integration. Sometimes we’ll have guests from the CI world, sometime it’ll just be Chris and Jayson BS'ing about this industry we love. We’ll cover news from the world of CI, interesting trends, cool technology, upcoming events, and whatever else we get distracted by in the moment. Join us! Looking for merch? 👉 https://inside-integration.printify.me/

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  • Creador
    Chris Barlo + Jayson Savage
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    117
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Chris Barlo + Jayson Savage
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