Yes, we have to talk about tariffs again. Be ready to have this marked in the same manner as 'new normal' or 'unprecedented times' back in 2020. Tariff back-and-forths are causing a lot of chaos in all sectors including the CI channel. What can integrators do to maintain some order amidst the chaos? Apropos of that, CEDIA went to the US Capitol for their second Smart Home on Capitol Hill event. How organizations like CEDIA are providing for the industry. BIG AV (that's a company, not a boogeyman like Big Pharma) talks about aspirations for the industry, including the future of the workforce. What can we do to foster the next generation of AV integrators?

The video version of this podcast can be found here.

Every week we find the biggest stories for the residential side of the AV industry. We discuss what integrators need to know with a panel of experts in our space. Joining us this week is Katye McGregor-Bennett from KMB Communications and Bob Archer of CE Pro.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bob Archer – CE Pro
• Katye McGregor-Bennett – KMB Communications

Links to sources:

• Residential Systems – Crestron's Statement on Tariffs
• Residential Tech Today – CEDIA's Second Annual Day At Capitol Hill
• CE Pro – BIG AV's Aspirations for AV industry

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