Podcast appearances and mentions of Hunter Douglas

Had you told Scott Stephenson at the start of his career that he'd someday know the know and understand the lighting qualities of different shade fabrics, he'd have told you to go pound sand. Today, as Senior Director of Product for Hunter Douglas, it's his job to help custom integrators – and the team at Hunter Douglas – make sense of how the worlds of home automation and custom window treatments not only need to coexist, but work together to improve the lives of homeowners.

Samsung's' lineup for the year includes 8K. Are we really ready for the next step in display fidelity? Talking shade solutions and the evolution of modern shade technology for the residential space. And finding the potential within the mid-market project. The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring the latest news and stories for the residential AV industry. We discuss how these topics impact integrators in the space with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Scott Stephenson from Hunter Douglas and Brad Hintze from Crestron.Host: Matt ScottGuests:Brad Hintze – CrestronScott Stephenson – Hunter DouglasLinks to sources:CE Pro – Samsung's 2025 TV lineupCE Pro – Hunter Douglas & Shade EvolutionResidential Systems – Utilizing The Mid-MarketSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our week before the week before Christmas episode, which as we all know if the most meaningful of them all. This week on the podcast we look at the film everyone is too embarrassed to buy a ticket to: Kraven The Hunter. There's also the quietly excellent Steven Moffatt series Douglas Is Cancelled. And hen there's Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow's new Netflix comedy No Good Deed.

Jim Lake is President of Michael Walters Advertising where he has been for over 30 years. MWA boasts an impressive client list including Hunter Douglas, Paul Mitchell and the Chicago Cubs.But Jim is also a fellow drummer who discovered his penchant for songwriting in his 50s and in 2023 was named a Songwriter to Watch by the Nashville Songwriters Association.We discuss his career, the heartwarming inspiration for his first song and the enduring importance of making emotional connections with advertising. You can find Jim's music here: lakecountrysongs.com. 

Scott Stephenson, Senior Director of Product for Hunter Douglas talks about the powered shade solutions they have in store at booth 3543 during CEDIA Expo 2024.CEDIA Expo 2024 is coming to Denver September 5-7, coinciding with the second Commercial Integrator Expo. This presents not a look at the latest innovations in the residential space but the commercial side as well and where those interests overlap for the custom integration channel. AVNation brings you the coverage not just during the show, but the days leading up to it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Intro & Context07:22 - Beschreibung der Tätigkeit im Bereich M&A und erforderliche Eigenschaften09:14 - Der Wertbeitrag der Tätigkeit zum Geschäftsabschluss13:43 - Auswirkungen von Sozialleistungen auf die Unternehmensbewertung und Due DiligenceGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttolino/Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

In hour one of The Lombardi Line hosts Stormy Buonantony and Michael Lombardi are joined by ESPN's Hunter Douglas to talk about the latest NFL news. Will HIll also joins the show to talk about the NFL and CFB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Vandeberghe is a lifetime reader and book lover. She's been part of the Roughreaders Book Club for over 24 years.A former marketing copywriter, then stay-home mom, Sally currently works for Integrated Windows as a Hunter Douglas window covering designer. She's always got at least a dozen books on her nightstand and a stack of sticky-flags to mark her favorite passages.  My favorite book is Life of Pi by Yann Martel How she connects through books:  Our mish-mash group of ladies has formed strong friendships through the monthly discussion of books. While the book club started with a group of friends, the Roughreaders quickly added co-workers, neighbors and other book lovers to the mix. You quickly get to know people on a deeper level when you discuss how a book moved your heart or how you identified with a courageous or broken character. We've discussed everything from faith to friendship through the years, by way of books. I also frequently connect with clients through books. While visiting in their home, I'll notice a book on a side table or bookshelf that I've read and it's an instant topic of conversation. Books simply bring people together!

Hunter tells us about learning from the online plumbing community and becoming a plumbing influencer. We also discuss tool theft, issues with "environmental" marketing schemes, dealing with shitty clients, and US vs Canadian plumbing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.Find HD Plumbers at HDPlumbers.com and @HDPlumbers. Reach out at 951-545-1679 and HD.Plumbers5225@gmail.com. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

It's sad that when we think of a philosopher we don't think of somebody tough. We don't think of a soldier or a skilled professional. We don't think of a happily married parent raising kids. We don't think of someone thriving amidst the chaos of the world.No, for some reason, we think of an academic. We think of somebody scrawny. We think of someone whose life is mostly sedentary, mostly spent at a desk with their stacks of books around them and their scrolls in front of them.-In part 2 of today's Ask Daily Stoic, Ryan talks stoics and answers questions in NYC during Obstacle is the way for 160 Hunter Douglas leaders from across the world. Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings as well as a major manufacturer of architectural products. For the last five years, we have been doing what we call the Daily Stoic New Year New You Challenge—a set of 21 actionable challenges, presented one per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy. 21 challenges designed to set you up to be able to say, whatever happens in 2024 and beyond, this is precisely what I trained for.. Demand more of yourself in 2024. Prepare for whatever is ahead. Head over todailystoic.com/challengeand sign up NOW!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

People spend a lot of money to buy nice land. They want to be in a good neighborhood with good schools. They want to have a beautiful view. Just look at what happened during the pandemic when people rushed to outbid each other for houses outside of major cities–because they wanted safety and space and change of scenery. For centuries, armies have clashed over territory–some of it valuable, some of it not–willing to pay in blood for control over a piece of dirt.Meanwhile, some of the most valuable real estate in the world sits, ignored. What's that? We referred to it in The Girl Who Would Be Free as “the empire between your ears.” How many people spend an enormous amount to keep up their estates, but then let their brain fall into disrepair. How many of them protect their property, as Seneca said, but let people waste their time or influence their choices?-And in today's Ask Daily Stoic, Ryan talks stoics and answers questions in NYC Obstacle is the way for 160 Hunter Douglas leaders from across the world. Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings as well as a major manufacturer of architectural products. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Running a virtual agency means that I rarely get to meet my clients in person, but today's podcast guest is both a client and a personal friend of mine. She's someone I aspire to be when I grow up (despite my four-year-old reminding me that I'm “already a grown-up”). Today's guest is the perfect example of how we're never actually done growing as professionals and of how much potential we all have when we stop putting limitations on ourselves.Georgiana Schwandt is my valued friend and client. She and I have been on multiple coffee dates, discussing life and business and dreams for the future. Her granddaughter and my daughter performed in the same ballet recital last spring. And now that my family has settled into our new home in the land of pines, Georgi's incredibly successful window treatment business, Incredible Windows, is outfitting my whole house with Hunter Douglas window coverings.I'm honored to do life and business alongside Georgi, and I'm often blown away by her poise and the elegant simplicity with which she runs her business. If you've been looking for a way to grow your window treatment business, consider her your muse. I'll be asking her everything, from how she became a Hunter Douglas dealer after retirement to how she grew her small and mighty team. I'll also be asking her about her best tips for scaling to multi-six figures while working part-time hours. You won't want to miss this!

Research from Sales Enablement PRO's State of Sales Enablement Report found that organizations that understand what content engages buyers are 38% less likely to struggle with sales velocity. So, how can you optimize the customer experience to improve buyer engagement through enablement? Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi and welcome to the Win Win Podcast. I'm your host, Shawnna Sumaoang. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic is Denise Romero, director of learning and development at Hunter Douglas. Thanks for joining, Denise! I'd love for you to tell us about yourself, your background, and your role. Denise Romero: Thank you for having me. Like you said, my name is Denise Romero. I’m with Hunter Douglas. I’m the director of our learning and development department here. A little bit about myself, I have a degree in organizational development, so I kind of feel like I’m in the right space, which is rare for a lot of folks. How I got my start and my passion truly for what I do goes back in time. I originally set out to be a teacher actually, and I realized at some point that kids were not my cup of tea. I pivoted and I had really good role models. It always intrigued me how they were able to dumb down things and really make it simple for new hires and employees to come in and learn the role. As I progressed and became a leader in the organization, I really gravitated towards that space and how I can look at content, and how I can create an experience for employees. It’s not intimidating. I think we lose sight of that sometimes, especially when we’ve been in an organization for a long time. It’s really driven a lot of my passion through the years is trying to solve content and training and that knowledge and how you have that knowledge transfer. It fascinates me. That’s a little bit about my background here at Hunter Douglas. I’m responsible for a variety of different things, quite honestly, in North America. Internally, we talk about our internal sales team and our customer support team and L&D is responsible for integrating these folks into the business. I like to say that human resources onboards and it’s L&D’s job to integrate them, teach them how to swim, teach them how their role provides value to the greater organization, and then really set them up for success with a solid foundation and give them an opportunity to progress. As they’re an employee here, externally facing, we have an interesting model. We’re a B2B2C. We focus primarily on our dealers who are selling our product. When you think about that the challenge that we’ll probably dig into at some point is that they don’t have to take training for us. They don’t have to really do anything that we’re putting out into the world. We have to be really creative. That starts with our partnership with our sales team because they’re truly guiding our dealers to help them have a successful business and to really market and sell Hunter Douglas products. SS: I love that. I definitely want to dig in. I’d love to start at the beginning before implementing Highspot. What were some of the challenges facing your team that caused you to consider investing in an enablement platform? DR: That’s a great question. Our biggest challenge was the fact that we didn’t have anything. There was no Northstar, there was no true guidance. From my perspective, you had regions throughout North America doing things very differently. It’s almost as if they were operating as their own business unit and their own business. You wouldn’t see consistencies on how products were being talked about, and how content and resources were being shared. A lot of it was being homegrown and there was a lack of governance. What we were looking to solve was how we create a consistent repeatable process. It was really prescriptive. How can our sales team not have to be inefficient and think about all of these things that they would need to build? How can we build it for them and really develop a one-stop shop where they know they can go get this information and we start to cascade that across the entire region through North America? SS: I love that. Since implementation, how have you been able to solve some of the challenges that your team is facing? DR: We really looked at this with a big lens. We started to think about what’s most important to us. How do you create that foundation? That foundation really is our product. We wanted to ensure first and foremost that we had a very prescriptive play and pitches to ensure that there wasn’t confusion. We want our consumers to know that when they’re talking to a dealer they’re being given accurate information and it’s being given with confidence. That’s where we really started from there. We started to tackle, what are some of the initiatives. What are some of the pain points? We built that template out? We also really looked at the user experience within Highspot to ensure that it wasn’t complicated. How can we break the content down into categories that the salesperson can easily look at at a glance and see what they need? What do they need to say? What do they need to do? We then showed those simple things that will help them be successful when they’re talking to their dealer. SS: At the onset, you had mentioned Hunter Douglas has a unique sales cycle, which means that you also have unique ways of leveraging Highspot. Tell us more about this. How do you leverage Highspot to educate your external dealers to effectively sell your products? DR: It’s a unique relationship. As I said, we’re a B2B2C, so our sales team has to think about that from the lens of how they manage an account. How do they educate? How do they inform? How does that information get passed on to our dealers? In our instance, our sales team will take any content that we have developed and built within Highspot, and as I said, we’ve really created consistent templates, no matter what the content is. Whether it’s a pain point, whether it’s a company initiative, whether it’s product information, and we don’t stray from that. That really helps them absorb the information. First and foremost, we teach our district sales managers, DSMs, what they need to know about this thing. It’s really their self-guided learning, and then we start to layer onto that or what we would say, scaffolding. We want them to know, how you talk about this now with your dealer, and what you show them. What do you want them to do? What’s that action that you want them to take? Then they can basically think about it as performance management. Their job is to really identify for the dealer, where are the obstacles, or what the things that you need to do in order for your business to be successful. That gets transferred and cascaded, and there’s not a consistent recipe. I would say in that little bucket, because each dealer is different, and in our world, you can have a dealer that sells all window coverings, or you can have a dealer that sells window covering, paint, and other topics that are home furnishing goods. We really have to be creative in how that information gets cascaded to our dealer for success. SS: For our audience, what role do district sales managers play in enabling dealers through Highspot? And how do you tailor enablement programs to support your district sales managers? DR: That’s also a great question. I’ll go back to what I was saying, but think of it as a recipe. This is what we do when any cook is building or making a dish. There’s a foundation. You have your ingredients, you have your quantity of ingredients, and you have your instructions on how to put that all together. That’s what we’re providing. Where I think the nuance for us is that every dealer is different. We have to tailor some of that content based on their preferences. First and foremost, we do that, but another key element that we do, and we do this yearly, is we think about goal setting for our dealers. We really look at the uniqueness of the business. We create goals in a scorecard. We bring that into Highspot so they understand how to represent themselves to provide that coaching and guidance, and truly being a consultant to our dealer’s business. That's how we’re using Highspot in a different way, compared to more B2C versus the B2B channel that we sit in. SS: For our audience, how is enabling internal sales teams different from enabling external dealers? DR: I think for us, where we found success, we started small. We started with our products, which most people internally know, and that led to success for us because the sales team had trust in the platform from there, we really built off of that. Again, it’s that mindfulness. For us and that adoption success internally, it was about explaining to the sales team that we’ve now made their roles more efficient for them. You don’t have to start from scratch. We’ve taken the thinking out of it for you. You have all of this in one place, which is inclusive of resources, inclusive of guiding, and coaching. We’ve added video recordings so they can do role-playing or watch role-playing. We’ve added audio. They literally have examples. There are so many resources that we’ve been able to really wrap our arms around and put within Highspot the successes that we built the confidence and the trust in the tool. That’s why we continue to have the adoption that we see. SS: Now, across all of the teams that you support through enablement, one of your areas of passion is curating an excellent customer experience, which I can deeply relate to. How do you leverage Highspot to improve the customer experience? DR: Customer experience is important to me. Not only do I sit under the customer experience umbrella, I think just as a consumer, especially in this day and age, we can’t lose sight of how that experience can impact a business and what it really means to not only the end consumer but the business itself. We are very picky in the people we allow to play within Highspot in regards to content design and development. We don’t let more than three people in the tool itself. When we think about a project, we think about an initiative, there’s a sales training manager who takes control of basically herding the cats. Where we build a project plan, we build intent and a charter. I have a content leader who sits within this project plan and thinks about the content and all the necessary tools that need to go into Highspot and then I have a developer and that’s it. We don’t let a lot of people into this and it really creates a consistent experience internally, which is also super important for us externally. How it translates to our dealer and then ultimately the consumer, represents who we are as a brand. We are not skipping a beat in regard to our brand. We start internally and that obviously shows up on the end side of the consumer. We also have tight governance around it. We’re really looking at everything that’s getting put into there. That’s not only from the development standpoint, but it’s through auditing and maintaining. We have made Highspot part of our day-to-day world here. That’s really the secret that I think that we found for us to be successful. SS: I love that. You have seen a lot of success and have engaged customers through Highspot. You have an incredible 95% adoption of pitch capabilities. What are your best practices for leveraging pitching in Highspot to improve buyer engagement? DR: I would say the one word to define that is partnership. We don’t operate on an Island. As soon as there’s new information being added to the sales team, whether it’s from learning and development, or it’s an ask for us to support them, we build everything out and we sit down with the entire sales team and an all-hands on call. We’re meeting them where they are. There’s not a surprise. They understand why we’re doing it, what they need to do with it, and the action they need to take from it. That’s really helped us see our adoption rate skyrocket and ultimately our engagement externally. SS: Fantastic. In terms of metrics, what are you tracking to see the overall impact you’re having on the business through your enablement efforts? DR: We’re really looking at our engagement and our adoption. We look at time spent and we’re also, in the latter part of this year, tracking our region scorecards. Not only at the regional level but at the individuals within those regions. Primarily there, we’re looking at similarities and differences. Do we see consistency regarding key initiatives and time being spent internally to understand what the pitches and plays are and how is that being pushed externally? If there’s a difference, we can socialize that again through our all-hands meeting. We call attention to it. That has been interesting for us to watch because, at the beginning, our adoption rate was key. That was our KPI. We really wanted to build this and watch the adoption. We got there fairly easily. Now it’s trying to figure out what the markers are, and what’s really driving people to gravitate towards one thing or another. Lastly, while we’re not there yet, we really want to start to figure out the impact of sales, whether that’s dollars or units. The reason we haven’t gotten there yet is because of our own internal challenges with Salesforce integration. We believe in 2024 when we turn that on, we are going to have success where we can truly tie back the return on investment to some of these key initiatives from the company. Then, also, pain points that are identified that we can throw our efforts towards to help the sales team be more successful when they’re out speaking with our dealers. SS: I love that and you guys are definitely making your way up the maturity curve very quickly I have to say, so it’s impressive. Last question for you, Denise. What are some of the business results that you’ve seen so far with Highspot and do you have any wins you’d like to share with our audience? DR: We had a great win at the beginning of the year. We rolled out a project called the Federal Tax Credit. What this is, it gives our consumers an opportunity to get a rebate on certain qualifying products. We spent a lot of time not only internally within L&D thinking about the template and thinking about how our DSMs need to educate our dealers, but a partnership was also formed with our product management team. This is the ideal model, in our opinion, where we are the developers and the designers of the content hearing from a company initiative and then partnering in this instance with product management. Ideally, we want to duplicate that across the organization, but these three core functions came together, understood how a DSM has to talk to a dealer that would ultimately impact our consumers. If you think back to our original question, I have no responsibility to our consumers. I’m really only responsible for our dealers and we have seen a huge success. It’s our number one piece of content that is consumed to this day on a regular basis. We’re maintaining it and we’re ensuring that if we see a gap anywhere across the functions that I just identified, we reiterate, we guide, and we tweak the success on the other side for our consumers. We consider it a success. We also consider it the template that we need to keep using as we develop and continue to expand and grow within ourselves as we work on this particular type of enablement. Truly Highspot is the bow that’s helping us create that success. SS: I love hearing that, Denise. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing with us the unique ways you’re leveraging Highspot at Hunter Douglas. I really appreciate the time. DR: Yeah, of course. Thank you for having me. SS: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win Win Podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.

In a recent episode of Pro AV Today, host Ben Thomas explores the ever-changing landscape of residential technology. His guest, Scott Stephenson of Hunter Douglas, talks about the transformation of once-simple peripherals into essential smart home elements. Stephenson offers insights into how non-traditional peripherals like window shades, thermostats, and lighting systems have found their way into the core of residential technology.Years ago, dealers used to shy away from categories like automated window shades. But as Stephenson points out, these have become an integral part of their business now. Recent statistics confirm that once such elements are proposed for a project, they're the least likely to be eliminated even if budget constraints arise. The talk also extends to other components like energy management, affirming that the industry continues to evolve and expand its offerings.Ben Thomas notes the influence of the hospitality industry, where automated shades and other technologies have been commonplace for a while. These luxury technologies are now trickling down to individual homeowners, driven partly by consumer demand.Another trend highlighted is how many dealers are making more money from selling lighting and shades than traditional audio-visual elements. Stephenson believes that this shift is because these elements are not just technological add-ons but are fundamental parts of a home. As homeowners contemplate their budgets, they're unlikely to think about eliminating essentials like lights or shades.Both Thomas and Stephenson agree that the industry's growth and diversification are exciting to watch. They suggest that as technologies become more ingrained in daily living, we'll continue to see a convergence of commercial and residential applications, effectively blurring the lines between what is considered essential and what is considered luxury.

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to Hunter Douglas' Senior of Director of Product Scott Stephenson about what they have to show off at booth 2947 during the show. We also discuss their latest innovations with powered shades and the potential applications of these solutions in the residential space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shelton Reed is a Engineering Tech for the Process Engineering team at Hunter Douglas by day and an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor at a vocational school by night. Shelton is an automotive enthusiast, hot rodder, husband, son and brother.   Shelton works part time for his families business, Auto Stitch Upholstery and Trim.  Auto Stitch  executes, designs, and builds some of the automotive industries highest quality bespoke interiors.  Shelton has worked for some of Colorado's coolest Hot Rod shops as well as the Mofab team from time to time.   Find out what drives this young man, what its like working for a large cooperation, family businesses, as well as teaching the next generation of  Machinist/manufacture's in this episode  Co hosted by Cole Frye  

Yale launches a new smart safe with HomeKit, we cover multiple Find My devices announced at CES, Hunter Douglas shades come with a tax credit, Roborock shows off the new S8 Pro Ultra, and we discuss HomeKit button controllers.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on MastodonEmail us hereSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/hki and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showDuette Honeycomb Shades | Hunter DouglasSamsung updates Nearby Device Scanning with MatterHome app - Accessories AppleRolling Square AirCard and AirCard E with Find MyYale releases two new HomeKit-connected smart safesAll the Find My gear at CES 2023Smartmi Unveil Standing Fan for HomeKitKEF SubwooferWiiM Pro Audio Receiver Released Roborock S8 Pro UltraAVR-X4800H AV Receiver | Denon™The Rise GardenAqara Wireless Mini SwitchEve ButtonWemo Stage Scene ControllerPhilips Hue Smart ButtonSubscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

The dire consequences of a rapidly warming planet were laid bare at COP27, the global climate change negotiations held in Egypt in November 2022. In this podcast, writer Paul Gorman talks to climate scientists Dr Dave Lowe and Hunter Douglas about their views on what needs to be done to forestall runaway temperatures. Dave is an atmospheric chemist who first measured southern hemisphere carbon dioxide levels at Baring Head near Wellington in the early 1970s. His memoir The Alarmist: Fifty years of measuring climate change was published in 2020. Hunter Douglas is at the other end of his career. Hunter is a PhD candidate in Geophysics at the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Today With Ray Soltis: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I am joined by Ray Soltis, owner of Solatech. Ray founded Solatech in 1999 to provide powerful and practical software solutions for Window Treatment Retail Dealers and Fabricators and specializes in bringing them together.   Ray understands how all of the different aspects of the window fashion industry can work together utilizing similar, if not the same, technology solutions and he's here to share all about how Solatech does just that. Pick It Apart [2:20] What Ray's business Solatech is all about. [12:16] Ray explains why Solatech is a more effective software system. [21:56] How it works when a manufacturer works with Solatech and how all of their pricing and information is populated.  [29:35] Ray explains how soft treatments are also included with Solatech. [39:56] Ray explains what's available for the larger window treatment franchises.  LuAnn Nigara and Ray Soltis's Ah-Ha Moments “Manufacturers sign up with Solatech to have their products supported accurately and professionally to their clients.” - Ray Soltis “Solatech is about collaboration. Partnership, and working together to make sure all of the information is available for everyone.” - Ray Soltis More About Ray Soltis: Graduated from Furman University in Greenville SC with a BA in Computer Science. Married to Suzanne Soltis who was also a Furman graduate with a BS in Computer Science. We have 2 adult children pursing a Dr. in OT and as a data analytics consultant. After Furman, I worked for GE Aerospace on a DOE contract in Florida until the desire to be an Entrepreneur took us to High Point NC in 1990 where we still reside. We bought out a local software company and started creating custom software applications, one of which was for a local window covering fabricator. We attended the D&WC show one year in Atlanta and met David Walker with LTL International who supported the industry. Long story short, we were convinced to rewrite our software system at that time to support Fabricators within the window fashion industry. We did and over the next 7-8 years we learned a lot and especially learned much of what we didn't know about this complex, ever changing, crazy window fashion industry. So in 1999 we basically started over and created Solatech based upon the concept of a product configuration being independent of the solution it supports. This is what has allowed Solatech to evolve with the industry and the products and beyond. We can and have supported POS or Fabrication for a wide range of products and have demonstrated the support for every conceivable interior or exterior window fashion product, flooring (for Mohawk), furniture, windows, doors, wall paper, gutter systems and even custom pool covers. Solatech is truly a CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) system specializing on the window fashion industry. We've never found a product more complex than those we work with every day within this industry. Solatech's longevity and position within the industry has allowed us to partner with and work directly with the biggest names in the industry, both nationally and internationally. We've had clients in half a dozen or more countries and as far away as Australia. We have partnered with the industry fabrication leaders like Springs Window Fashion, Horizons Window Fashion, Comfortex, Hunter Douglas, Norman Window Fashions and many more. Of the 4 largest Franchise groups in the industry, Solatech either currently works with or has worked with all of them. We provide a number of solutions to the industry for Retail Dealers, Workrooms, Fabricators, Franchise & Buying Groups, Hospitality Manufactures as well as E-Commerce dealers. Founded in 1999 by Ray Soltis, Solatech provides powerful, practical software solutions for Window Treatment Retail Dealers and Fabricators and specializes in bringing them together. Our mission is to streamline the sales, ordering and fabrication process, making your business more efficient and profitable. With well over 100 years of combined window fashion industry as well as technology experience, we are uniquely positioned to help you with cloud-based or stand-alone software solutions. Connect with Ray Soltis Website  LinkedIn What's new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast

Twinkly releases a HomeKit wreath for the holidays, Eufy debacle gets worse, Hunter Douglas new releases, Sonos and IKEA team up for a floor lamp, we review the Meross table lamp, plus HomeKit gift ideas.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts.Sponsored by:Kolide: Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/homekitNebia by Moen:

Today we're taking a break from the news cycle and deep theological dives to answer some of your questions! What brands should we buy from in order to keep from supporting woke companies? How does one share Jesus in a public school setting? Are any liberal opinions worth having? We'll cover these and many more! --- Timecodes: [01:38] What is considered a good flight when I'm scared to fly? [06:45] Who is your favorite saint? [12:40] How did I first get into politics? [19:55] Do you read a lot? What books have you read this year? [21:29] How crunchy are you? Where are you at on your crunchy journey? [27:47] Do you have any liberal opinions? [32:10] I'm naming my baby Allie Beth! [33:18] Will you ever run for political office? [35:42] Wisdom on non-woke brands to buy from [38:10] ] Will you ever have Glenn Beck on the show? [39:16] How do I share Jesus as a public high school teacher? --- Today's Sponsors: Naturally It's Clean — visit naturallyitsclean.com/allie and use promo code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your order. Hunter Douglas — get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide at HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today! Annie's Kit Clubs — all subscriptions are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime! Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE and get your first month 75% off! CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. --- Relevant Previous Episodes: Ep 355 | Five Things to Do Amid Oncoming Opposition | Guest: Glenn Beck https://apple.co/3gfiNJ1 --- Christmas Merch: Use code "BlackFriday" at checkout to get 30% off by Black Friday! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent "Thrill of Hope" crewneck (white): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/a-thrill-of-hope-crewneck-sweatshirt-white "Thrill of Hope" crewneck (green): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/a-thrill-of-hope-crewneck-sweatshirt-olive "Raise a Joyful Ruckus" crewneck (green): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/raise-a-joyful-ruckus-crewneck-sweatshirt "Raise a Joyful Ruckus" crewneck (blue): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/raise-a-joyful-ruckus-crewneck-sweatshirt-blue "You Better Watch Out" sticker: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/you-better-watch-out-sticker --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined again by Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant, hosts of the podcast "Cultish," this time to discuss the origins of Halloween and how Christians should view the holiday. We look at Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season, and its origins and true meaning, as well as how it has historically been linked to Halloween's origins. We also talk about Guy Fawkes Day and the history of trick or treat and ultimately ask the question: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? If so, where is the line between celebrating death and gore and celebrating a kid-friendly festive holiday? We talk about the importance of understanding that we're in a cultural free fall into neo-Paganism and how this might contribute to our understanding and celebration of Halloween. What does good discernment look like in this context? Check out the Cultish website and Instagram! --- Timecodes: [01:11] New stickers! [02:06] Interview with Jeremiah & Andrew begins [14:43] How did Halloween develop into a holiday celebrating death? [20:02] Basing convictions on historical reality [25:31] Satanic panic [30:13] Discernment for the Christian [37:10] Reclaiming Halloween [45:00] Origins of Saimhain's false connection to Halloween --- Today's Sponsors: CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Hunter Douglas — get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide at HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today! Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! --- Previous Episodes: Ep 666 | Confronting the Occult, Demonic Symbolism & Witchcraft | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) https://apple.co/3zf0M3P Ep 216 | The Rise of Millennial Witches https://apple.co/3TNMsao Ep 170 | Is It OK to Celebrate Halloween? https://apple.co/3TT6osm --- "R.I.P. ROE" Sticker: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/rip-roe-sticker "Go VOTE" Sticker: https://shop.blazemedia.com/products/vote-sticker?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=6552e1052&pr_rec_pid=7931910291709&pr_ref_pid=7926489317629&pr_seq=uniform --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today With Joe Gebara: My guest today, Joe Gebara, owner of J. Edison Interiors Inc., was diagnosed with stage four Lynch Syndrome and given one year to live. Joe and I are on the board of the WCAA and as a member of the board, his cancer journey was pretty public.  After turning to the book, The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Joe was inspired to travel the country and educate people on Og's philosophies of prioritizing the important things in life. Tune in to learn the inspiring story of how Joe learned to find balance in his life and how he transferred that into his business. Pick It Apart [5:50] How Joe was always a proponent of balance and how being diagnosed with cancer escalated that. [12:57] Joe shares the three F's his father said everyone should be good at.  [16:17] Joe talks about his philosophy on business. [32:30] What Joe recites every morning from The Greatest Salesman in the World. LuAnn Nigara and Joe Gebara's Ah-Ha Moments “We all have busy schedules and stress, but prioritizing and finding balance is key. You can stand on one leg as much as you want, but you will never not fall.” - Joe Gebara “Cancer gave me a perspective on life that I hope to share and inspire others with.” - Joe Gebara “We all need to take a good hard look at the way we are designing our lives because nothing is promised.” - LuAnn Nigara More About Joe Gebara: Joseph Gebara is the youngest of eleven children. Of Lebanese descent, Joseph was born in Haiti while his family worked there and migrated to Miami, FL when he was 2 years old. Raised in Miami, Joseph would routinely find himself at the family flooring and fabric store. He grew up in the window treatment industry and learned how to manufacture and install blinds, shades and draperies. Joseph studied education and for a brief period taught students with disabilities in Miami-Dade County. The freedom and income opportunities in the window coverings industries drew him from the classroom and he was back measuring, installing and assisting his clients with project management. He was one of the first certified Hunter Douglas installers in Florida. He continues to grow his business, J. Edison Interiors, Inc. along with his son, Noah. When not assisting his clients with their window covering needs Joseph can be found volunteering with his local school district advocating for low income and disabled students. He has served on numerous boards and has traveled the country speaking about the importance of finding balance between work and family. In 2016, Joseph was invited to speak at the White House. Joseph is also a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole. He is currently learning Portuguese. Connect with Joe Gebara Website What's new with LuAnn Nigara Power Talk Friday Tour at High Point Exciting Windows! Build a Better Business Registration luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: Window Treatments for Profit: #84: Jessica Harling: Key Steps to Onboard and Train New Employees #634: Power Talk Friday: Jessica Harling: A Specific Process for Onboarding a New Hire #640: Power Talk Friday: Ashley Connell, Founder of Prowess: Helping You Find Your Next Hire  #799: Power Talk Friday: Jamie Van Cuyk: What You Need to Consider When Making Your Next Hire

Today we're joined by husband, father, and co-founder of "God First, Life Second" John Mason to discuss biblical dating, marriage, modesty, and morality. We talk about his journey to salvation and how he ended up working in the church. John tells the story of how he met his wife (on Facebook!) and how they trusted God with boundaries. He shares the importance of finding time for your spouse even when surrounded by kids, and we discuss the benefits of homeschooling and prioritizing discipleship with your kids. Then we look at some of the reasons our culture has placed such an emphasis on LGBT issues and how Christians have adopted the world's model on dating and sex and ultimately compromised their beliefs. --- Today's Sponsors: My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Go to PrepareWithAllie.com to save 20% on a 3-Month Emergency Food Kit. Hunter Douglas — get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide at HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today! HealthyCell — get 20% off your first order at HealthyCell.com/ALLIE, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Donors Trust — the tax-friendly way to simplify your charitable giving, without compromising your values. Visit www.donorstrust.org/allie. --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making the best out of home theater spaces, Hunter Douglas' PowerView Gen 3, and looking at alternate control options for the home.

Making the best out of home theater spaces, Hunter Douglas' PowerView Gen 3, and looking at alternate control options for the home.

Nora Burns is a highly sought-after Workplace Culture thought leader that business leaders want on their side. She believes in starting at grass-roots level by feeling the pulse of any organization as the The Undercover Candidate™ & The Undercover Employee™. This gives her a firsthand knowledge of the leadership & workplace culture and she used the insight to put brands like Hunter Douglas, CDC, Graebel, US Forrest Service, and RaceTrac on the path to sustained long term wins.  Here are some key insights from this week's show: - Go beyond the executive wing - All pieces of insight and perspective matter - Stay humble and be open to learn Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/QcVzcTOBYDM

Today we're joined by Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant, hosts of the podcast "Cultish," to talk all things cults and the occult. We look into Gen Z's obsession with manifesting, tarot cards and “WitchTok,” and what the Bible really says about the spiritual realm. Then, we explore whether we should really be paying attention to signs and symbols. We discuss demonic possession and oppression and what that really looks like, in contrast to movies and television – such as "Stranger Things" or "Doctor Strange" – that portray occult content. Check out the Cultish website and Instagram! --- Today's Sponsors: Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Annie's Kit Clubs — all subscriptions are month-to-month, & you can cancel anytime! Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE & get your first month 75% off! Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Hunter Douglas — get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide at HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today! --- Show Links: Vice: “Manifesting is Gen Z's Answer to New Age Spirituality” https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjbn43/manifesting-is-gen-zs-answer-to-new-age-spirituality National Catholic Reporter: “Study: Gen Z doubles down on spirituality, combining tarot and traditional faith.” https://www.ncronline.org/news/study-gen-z-doubles-down-spirituality-combining-tarot-and-traditional-faith Pew Research Center: "‘New Age' beliefs common among both religious and nonreligious Americans" https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/10/01/new-age-beliefs-common-among-both-religious-and-nonreligious-americans/ --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome our friend Jacki Daily of "The Jacki Daily Show" back to "Relatable" to give us an update on what's causing the price of gas in America to start going down ever so slightly. Jacki goes over how the Biden administration's policies and overall rhetoric affect the energy sector of the economy and how the war in Ukraine does play a role in gas prices, but really, it wouldn't be so bad if Biden would just allow Americans to dig for the oil right under our feet. She also explains the humiliating position this leaves the U.S. in, as Biden must now go to Saudi Arabia and beg it for oil instead. We also talk about how the Left's "green" energy policies are extremely harmful to the poor and working-class people of the world. Not only that, but the policies that elites like those at the World Economic Forum would like to implement in the name of climate change mesh suspiciously well with their authoritarian thoughts on overpopulation and individual freedom. --- Today's Sponsors: Live Action's new video series explains in simple terms the answer to the question, "What is abortion?" Go to whatisabortion.com to watch and share. Moms for Liberty is building an army of moms who are joyful warriors fighting for the survival of America — with a smile on their faces, and absolutely NOT co-parenting with the government. Go to MomsForLiberty.org/ALLIE to find out more! Hunter Douglas provides innovative window window shade designs, gorgeous fabrics and advanced control systems so you can Live Beautifully. Go to hunterdouglas.com/allie for your free design guide. Good Ranchers guarantees meat that is born, raised, & harvested right here in the U.S. Every cut is aged to perfection, and every box is superior in quality, flavor, & value! Save $30 off your order at GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE when you use promo code 'ALLIE'. --- Show Link: Wall Street Journal: "Biden's Saudi Arabia Visit Was Worse Than an Embarrassment" https://on.wsj.com/3PFwEUJ --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise- use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're discussing "January 6" — what really happened on that day in 2021 and how the Democrats have been using it to take political prisoners and silence dissent. Joining us to make sense of all the information is senior writer for American Greatness Julie Kelly. Julie has been covering what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, and the aftermath since Jan. 7, 2021, and reveals details of things that happened that day and afterward that most Americans aren't aware of. The way that suspects and persons of interest are being treated in this case is extremely alarming. Some people arrested for actions on January 6 have suffered solitary confinement and face decades in prison despite being charged with non-violent offenses. Julie talks about how she thinks this will all play out and what January 6 will mean for the midterm elections and the country in general. --- Today's Sponsors: Chamonix by Genucel — go to Genucel.com/ALLIE & use promo code 'ALLIE' to get an extra discount at checkout plus free shipping! Cozy Earth — save 35% on their bedding at CozyEarth.com/ALLIE! All backed by a 100-night trial. Hunter Douglas — get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide at HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today! Heroes of Liberty — pay-as-you-go subscription plan for $19.95/month + get a free book with discount code 'ALLIE' at HeroesofLiberty.com. --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise- use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Bob Phibbs and dive deep into hats 3, and 4... the servant, and the entrepreneur, as we enroll in medical school and get our degree in retail execution with the retail doctor himself.Bob is the world's leading expert on Brick-and-Mortar retailers and he got there by building his foundation one brick at a time. Before 1994, the retail world didn't have a champion, but when Bob became the retail doctor, he started to resuscitate the industry.Bob was named one of the top retail influencers of 2018 and has worked with giants that include Bernina, Brother, Caesars Palace, Hunter Douglas, Lego, Omega, Hearts on Fire, and Yamaha, to name a few.So if you're ready to learn all about retail and how to compete in this digital age, then let's welcome Bob to the 7 Hats... ----------------------Visit https://www.the7hats.com/ for more information and more shows.Bob's Website: https://www.retaildoc.com/ Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobphibbs/ My Bio & Links: https://sleek.bio/yuvalselikSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW...Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Please subscribe and leave a review!Subscribes and podcasts reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes, and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get The 7 Hats message in front of more people (It's all about the iTunes algorithms)I'd be extremely grateful if you left a review letting me know your favorite part of the show or episode :)

On this week's podcast, Scott Stephenson joins us from Denver, CO, where is the director of product management – motorization at Hunter Douglas. Scott and Jeremy have been collaborating a lot lately thanks to the generous opportunity afforded by him, his company, and his PR agency Caster Communications that led to six Hunter Douglas Gen 3 motorized shades being installed in Jeremy's own home. Scott has been with Hunter Douglas now for almost five years, but his residential tech career also has included a seven-year stint as senior product manager, lighting & comfort at Control4, and before that nearly four years working for, Colorado vNet. In this episode, we retrace Scott's path to becoming a motorized shades expert, talk about what makes Hunter Douglas Gen 3 shades better than Gen 2, and share some of things Jeremy has learned about motorized shades in the relatively short amount of time that he's live with them in his house. Today's episode of Residential Tech Talks is brought to you by Shelly WiFi Relays by Allterco | Smart home devices designed and developed to provide solutions tailored to your needs.  Go to https://shelly.cloud and make IoT simple!

Today we're talking to Delano Squires and Shemeka Michelle, contributors to BlazeTV's "Fearless with Jason Whitlock," about a variety of political and cultural issues. We start by discussing Republicans' willingness to prioritize the war in Ukraine over issues that are hurting Americans, like gas prices and supply chain shortages. It speaks to a greater divide between the GOP establishment and the people they're supposed to represent, as all too often the people who support America-first policies find themselves with little to no representation in Congress. Then we talk about the continuing media and liberal meltdown over the probable overturning of Roe v. Wade. In their desperation to gin up public opposition to overturning the decision, leftists are now linking access to abortion to the success of black women. That leads us into a larger discussion of why the black community keeps voting for Democrats in large numbers, especially considering that many of them hold personal conservative values. --- Today's Sponsors: My Patriot Supply — get a 3-month food kit for every member of your family! Go to PrepareWithAllie.com & save $150 on your order! Good Ranchers — subscribe now & save $25 off every box for the life of your subscription, plus you lock in your price. And right now, get two pounds of Wagyu burgers free when you order at GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE & use promo code 'ALLIE'! Hunter Douglas' PowerView technology means you can set your shades to automatically reposition for the perfect balance of light, privacy, & insulation - morning, noon, & night. Go to HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. Naturally It's Clean has powerful plant-based enzymes — nature's solution to cleaning. Try these amazing products at NaturallyItsClean.com/ALLIE & save 15% off 'Allie's Essential Starter Kit!' --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise- use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Onvis releasing an updated contact sensor with Thread and new 5-button HomeKit controller, Arlo indoor camera gains HomeKit support, Leviton launches no-neutral wire solutions, Sonos releasing entry-level sound bar and its own voice assistant, plus a new report shows Alexa uses voice data for advertising. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Onvis Set to Release New Thread-Enabled Devices Nanoleaf Remote Arlo Essentials Indoor Camera Gets HomeKit Integration Leviton announces HomeKit-enabled Decora home lighting solutions for older homes Report shows that Amazon uses data from Alexa smart speakers to serve targeted ads - The Verge Exclusive: Sonos' next soundbar will be called the Sonos Ray - The Verge Sonos releasing its own privacy-focused voice assistant in June Fibaro Flood, Water & Temperature Sensor Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Thursday, April 21st, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: More texts from Ginni Thomas to Mark Meadows; the 1/6 committee is piecing together the final Trump Pence call the morning of the attack on the Capitol; Hillary moves to dismiss Donald's idiotic lawsuit; and the Trump campaign has been ordered to pay Omarosa Maginault over $1.3M; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes No matter what your body type or sleep style, Helix has the right mattress for you. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/dailybeans. Enjoy greater convenience, style, and comfort in your home with Hunter Douglas. Right now, for a limited time, you can take advantage of generous rebate savings opportunities on select styles.   Visit hunterdouglas.com/dailybeans for details. 

Today we're covering a myriad of topics, starting with the news that a federal judge in Florida has put a stop to the nationwide mask mandate for air travel and many airlines are now dropping their mask requirements. This is being met with celebration from regular people, but the weird authoritarians on the Left are, unsurprisingly, angry that the government is loosening its grip on the people. Then, we talk about the doxxing of the creator of the Libs of Tik Tok Twitter account, whose identity, location, and other details were published by Washington Post "journalist" Taylor Lorenz. The worst part is, Lorenz actually loves to complain about being harassed online while at the exact same time harassing others online herself. Lastly, we check in on old Joe Biden, who, sadly, has recently demonstrated more evidence of his cognitive decline. --- Timecodes: (0:00) Introduction (1:38) We got merch, y'all! (link to shop below) (4:55) No more masks on public transit! (31:58) Libs Of TikTok account creator doxxed by WaPo's Taylor Lorenz (44:52) President Biden is not doing well --- Today's Sponsors: CrowdHealth isn't health insurance. That's why it works! Go to JoinCrowdHealth.com & use promo code 'ALLIE' & get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Hunter Douglas helps you 'live beautifully' — enjoying greater convenience, enhanced style & increased comfort in your home throughout the day. Go to HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE for details! Annie's Kit Clubs keeps your whole family engaged & creative with hands-on monthly kits. All subscriptions are month-to-month, & you can cancel anytime. Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE & get your first month for 75% off. --- Show Links: Buy brand-new 'Relatable' merch: https://bit.ly/3xyt4Gm Judge Kathryn Mizelle's ruling in the public transit mask mandate case: https://bit.ly/3jXQ6y8 The Washington Post: "Meet the Woman Behind Libs of TikTok, Secretly Fueling the Right's Outrage Machine" https://wapo.st/3xDxQlL --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanoleaf launches special edition Sonic-inspired shapes, Home Widget updated with new features, Wyze camera security flaw, options for HomeKit ceiling fan control, and we answer listener questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Dio Connect: The world's most affordable, multi-room AirPlay speaker! Great discounts when you reserve yours today at: dioconnect.com/homekitinsider Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show Nanoleaf Sonic Limited Edition smart light panels released - HomeKit Authority Nanoleaf Lines | USA » Modular Color-Changing Backlit Smart LED Light Bars Home Widget • for HomeKit on the App Store Wyze security flaw let hackers access videos — and a fix took years Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Fan Speed Control Roam SL: A Portable WiFi and Bluetooth Speaker Smart Vents and Wireless Thermostats | Flair All in One Vacuum and Mop - ECOVACS Roborock US Official Site iRobot Roomba s9+ Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Today with Roger Magalhaes Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! There's a difference between someone who just puts up blinds and a true professional window treatment installer. Today, I am chatting with Roger Magalhaes, owner of Shades in Place, Inc., about what it takes to be a true pro in the business. The Breakdown: [1:30] Roger shares the story of his journey in the window treatment business [12:34] LuAnn tells a story of an install gone bad [17:14] Roger talks about the importance of professionalism in the industry [21:50] Roger breaks down his upcoming training opportunities and resources The Ah-Ha Moments “It isn't just a hammer, a drill, and a nail or a screw. There's a nuance to the art of installation.” -LuAnn Nigara   “It is one of the reasons I don't really subcontract work anymore. I'd rather refer and let them do it their way and say you can hire this guy, but you are totally responsible for it. Some people don't understand that it's not your job—you are working for someone else.” -Roger Magalhaes   “I don't think there's anything wrong with subcontracting professionals, as long as they subscribe to a high degree of accountability and professionalism. And that's what you're doing, and that's what's exciting.” -LuAnn Nigara More About Roger Magalhaes Roger started in the window coverings industry in 2006 as a part-time installer for a national chain. After only two months, he was asked to leave for “standing out.” Clients continuously requested him over the other installers, and this didn't sit well with his colleagues. Following this experience, Roger traveled all over the country acquiring training from companies like Somfy, Hunter Douglas, Norman Shutters, and Lutron. He also attended the Custom Home Furnishings Academy for formal installation training focusing on drapery and other soft treatments. Roger is the owner of Shades In Place, Inc, located in the Boston area with over 600+ 5 star reviews. He is the founder of the Facebook group Free Speech Window Covering Pros with over 1000 members, a regular columnist for Window Fashion Vision magazine, a presenter at the International Window Coverings Expo, the Installation Instructor for the Window Fashion Certified Professional FastTrack program and he sits on the board of directors with WCAA National. Em 2020, Roger found a second business: Trading Up Consulting with focus on Installation Training for Window Treatment Professionals. He offers online and on-site training for anyone that wants to become a top-notch installer. Connect with Roger Magalhaes Website  Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn Other Shows Mentioned:  Window Treatments for Profit Episode 1 Tracie Bresnahan A Well-Designed Business Episode 742 Renee Gurganus

Monday, April 4, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: Scott Stedman turns to the US courts for help against a libel suit brought by a Russian oligarch; the New York Times apparently doesn't read it's own reporting; Jamie Raskin confirms the 1/6 committee hearings should begin in early May; Ukraine forces have retaken all areas around Kyiv reclaiming complete control of the region; the Attorney General in DC has expanded his lawsuit by adding Oath Keepers and Proud Boys to the list of defendants; the White House diarist tells the committee that records keepers were iced out in the days leading up to January 6th; and Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize in an historic labor win; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Follow our guest on Twitter: Mark Follman https://twitter.com/markfollman https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trigger-points-mark-follman Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks to Hunter Douglas for supporting Daily Beans. Go to hunterdouglas.com/dailybeans today to get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide with fresh takes, creative ideas, and smart solutions for dressing your windows. Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/dailybeans today. Visit athleticgreens.com/dailybeans to take control of your health and give AG1 a try.

  Marie Mouradian has celebrated over 38 years of owning her own business. What began as a childhood sewing hobby has become a lifelong passion for creating comfortable, functional, and beautiful environments. Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian has evolved over the years to include custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas blinds & shades, soft home furnishings, and interior decorating consulting services for both residential and commercial properties in the Worcester, MA area. Experienced is how she refers to herself with several Window Fashion Vision awards and positions on the local Chamber and BBB board of directors.  Marie is on  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   Trading Up Consulting, LLC   National Upholstery Association

Today we're talking about a couple stories related to gender and the progressive Left's insane ideas about it. First, we discuss Lia Thomas' recently becoming NCAA champion in women's swimming, despite being a man. Thankfully, more and more women are starting to speak up against what is an obvious injustice, but many people are understandably wary about backlash they may receive for saying what's true. However, the time for those trepidations is rapidly coming to an end. Then, we talk about a disgusting story out of Portland in which one of Oregon's top children's hospitals is teaching young boys how to "tuck" their genitalia, then sending them on their way to a "sex positive" shop. --- Timecodes: (0:00) Introduction (6:00) Lia Thomas won the 500-yd freestyle at the NCAA Division 1 Women's Swimming & Diving competition over the weekend (22:55) Reading excerpts from swimmer Réka György's open letter to the NCAA (34:50) Oregon children's hospital offers advice for young boys to 'tuck' --- Today's Sponsors: Ancient Language Institute runs online classes for a fraction of the price of seminary, taught by people who can read, speak, & write in the ancient languages. Go to AncientLanguage.com/RELATABLE to learn more & save 10% on tuition with the coupon code 'RELATABLE'! Hunter Douglas can help you live well with their innovative window shade designs, gorgeous fabrics, & control systems so advanced they can be scheduled to automatically adjust to their optimal position throughout the day. Go to HunterDouglas.com/ALLIE today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. Birch Gold helps you hedge against the US dollar by investing in something of real value - gold & silver! Text 'ALLIE' to 98-98-98 to get a free info kit on gold — no obligation to get this info! --- Show Links: Allie's video: "Why I Can't Congratulate My Friend, Dave Rubin" https://bit.ly/3CXbw7v Duke Law - Center For Sports Law & Policy: "Comparing Athletic Performances: The Best Elite Women to Boys & Men" https://bit.ly/37BveKf The Daily Wire: "'That Final Spot Was Taken From Me Because Of the NCAA's Decision': Swimmer Unleashed on NCAA For Allowing a Biological Male In Her Race" https://bit.ly/3D1nOvm The Daily Wire: "'There's No Co-Existing With Evil Like This': Leading Children's Hospital Offers Advice For Boys To 'Tuck' Their Genitals Out of Sight" https://bit.ly/3DdBUKB --- Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep 565: The Women Saving Women's Sports | Guest: Ainsley Erzen https://apple.co/3N2m2it Ep 574: The Truth About Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill & Texas' 'Attack on Trans Kids' https://apple.co/3iH2WR7 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off the show review Apple's "Peek Performance" event, including Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro, Level Lock releases a number keypad, ecobee SmartCamera has some impressive features, and we review the Find My enabled Chipolo Card Spot. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "HomeKit Insider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of the Season of Style rebate savings event at: hunterdouglas.com/homekit HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe. Links from the show HomePod mini is now available in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland Linestand Linedock Level Bolt Smart Lock - Amazon Level Keypad now available to order, compatible with HomeKit-enabled Level locks Level Lock Smart Lock - Touch Edition - Amazon ecobee SmartCamera – Indoor WiFi Security Camera Arlo Chime 2 - Amazon Chipolo CARD Spot Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Hoe moet Nederland zorgen voor pandemische paraatheid in de toekomst? André Rouvoet, voorzitter GGD GHOR Nederland, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Kees de Kort Elke dag, even over twaalf, bespreekt presentator Thomas van Zijl met macro-econoom en commentator Kees de Kort de economische stand van zaken. Beleggerspanel De koersval van Meta zorgt voor een hoop onrust onder beleggers in Amerikaanse tech-aandelen. En: zijn de kleine aandeelhouders van Hunter Douglas door Ralph Sonnenberg belazerd? Dat en meer bespreken we in het beleggerspanel met: Koen Bender (directeur van Mercurius Vermogensbeheer) en Martijn Rozemuller (Head of Europe bij VanEck). Luister l Beleggerspanel Wakker Emmen Op 16 maart is het weer tijd voor de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. Elke dinsdag spreken we bij Zakendoen met een partij die campagne voert en vandaag is Wakker Emmen uit Emmen aan de beurt. Te gast: Jisse Otter, wethouder en eerste locoburgemeester Wakker Emmen. Zakenpartner Ze moest van haar vader een technische studie doen, ging informatica studeren, richtte bijna per ongeluk een reisbureau op, werkte lang bij Capgemini en is nu marketingondernemer. De zakenpartner deze week is Laura Hamer van FunnelGuru. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 12:00 tot 14:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail en Twitter. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nosso convidado é Rodrigo Ferreira e falaremos sobre o Talento: Significância. Pós-graduado em MBA em Liderança e Coaching em Gestão de Pessoas, Consultor, Podcaster e Líder GGSC Brasil ajudando profissionais de todo o mundo a se tornarem suas melhores versões. Transformar vidas e gerar prosperidade através do conhecimento e do desenvolvimento de pontos fortes. Rodrigo Ferreira é Coach de Pontos Fortes certificado pela Gallup em Omaha, Estados Unidos e um dos 6 únicos brasileiros autorizados pela Gallup a formar novos coaches desta metodologia aqui no Brasil. Tem como principais talentos a Intelecção, a Significância, o Estudioso, o Input e o Relacionamento. Possui ainda uma certificação em professional coaching pelo WCC (World Coaching Council) e uma certificação de Strategic Mentoring pelo Creative Learning Institute Brazil. Pós-graduado em MBA em Liderança e Coaching na Gestão de Pessoas, cursando Pós-graduado em Psicologia, também cursou a Pós Graduação em Gestão Estratégica de Pessoas. Certificado no curso Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship, pelo Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) e no Life Coaching Certification Programme (Beginner to Advanced) por Kain Ramsay. Possui artigos científicos publicados e premiados sobre Liderança e Franchising. Além de coach e treinador de coaches, Rodrigo é podcaster e trainer; e já foi consultor, gestor na maior universidade de sua cidade e de um projeto social de grande repercussão regional, empreendedor, professor de MBA, graduação e cursos livres, colunista do maior jornal de sua cidade e comentarista da Radio Jovem Pan (FM 96,9 MHz). Nos mais de 25 anos de experiência em vendas, 20 anos como gestor e empreendedor, 23 anos ensinando, 10 anos treinando multinacionais e 5 anos como mentor e coach, Rodrigo já ajudou mais de 15.000 pessoas a terem sucesso, tendo 98% de aprovação em seus projetos, com altíssimo índice de recompra, resultados excelentes em todos os processos de coaching gerando sempre aumento de vendas e de resultados em todas as empresas treinadas e sendo reconhecido pela didática e paixão com as quais ensina. Atualmente é Coach para Vendedores, Gestores e Microempresários ajudando profissionais a tornarem-se suas melhores versões, host do podcast Talentos para o Sucesso, voluntário no movimento Talentos Unidos, Coach e Consultor associado à empresas como a Ynner Developing People, o Ibmec, o Senac, o IDC do Brasil e a Magallon Desenvolvimento Humano; ajudando empresas como Adama, Amil, Anhanguera, AOC, Arcor, Bayer, Bosch, BP, ChilliBeans, Eaton, Edenred, Emerson, EMS, Fastshop, Grupo Fleury, Mary Kay, Medley, Nestlé, Pão de Açúcar, Saint Gobain, Totvs, entre dezenas de outras. Top 5 do Rodrigo: Intelecção, Significância, Estudioso, Input, Relacionamento English : Our guest is Rodrigo Ferreira and we'll talk about the Talent: Significance. Postgraduate in MBA in Leadership and Coaching in People Management, Consultant, Podcaster and Leader GGSC Brasil helping professionals from all over the world to become their best versions. Rodrigo is CliftonStrenghts' coach, certified at Gallup, in Omaha, USA. Coaching certification by EHumanas Institute and IDC Brazil. Strategic Mentoring certified by Creative Learning Institute, with lots of hours of mentoring and coaching practice. Postgraduate professor, majored in Business Administration from UniFEOB, he earned an MBA in Leadership and Coaching from Unopar, a Postgraduate in Psychology and coursed a post graduation in People Management in UniSEB/UniCOC. He is majored in Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship, by Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) from University of Maryland and in Life Coaching Certification Program (Beginner to Advanced) by Kain Ramsay (online programs). He led the Development and Innovation Department and the Entrepreneurship Center from UniFEOB, wrote to a newspaper and participated in radio programs talking about business subjects, and has awarded scientific papers in Leadership and Franchising subjects. Over experienced professional in communication, sales and management, acquired as manager, entrepreneur and business consultant. Nowadays he is dedicated to developing people throughout their strengths with coaching and trainings individually, where he had lots of cases with great results, and at big companies as Nestlé, Basf, AOC, Totvs, Mary Kay, FMC, Bayer, Mann+Hummel, Eaton, Medley Sanofi, Hunter Douglas, and others. He can help you to be more successful mainly if you work - direct or indirect - in sales or customer service roles, if you are a small business owner, or if you are in any other role and are struggling to achieve your goals. Rodrigo´s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Intellection, Significance, Learner, Input and Relator Yuri Trafane formou-se em Gestão de Marketing pela ESPM após ter cursado Química na UNICAMP. Possui dois MBAs, um pela USP e outro pela FGV, seguido de um pós-MBA pela FIA, uma certificação em coaching pela ATD USA e uma especialização em Strength Based Coaching pela Gallup USA. Com sólida formação acadêmica, construiu sua experiência profissional como executivo em empresas renomadas, como Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Parmalat, Bauducco e Grupo Abril.Atualmente dirige a Ynner Treinamentos, empresa de treinamento e consultoria especializada em Gestão, Estratégia, Vendas e Marketing, onde teve o privilégio de formar executivos de empresas de destaque como Bayer, Nestlé, Bosch, Nívea, Walmart, 3M, Eaton , Emerson, Mercedes-Benz, FMC, Mary Kay, Sanofi, Saint Gobain e várias outras. Ynner é a representante oficial da Gallup no Brasil. Yuri's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Input (Input), Estudioso (Learner), Ativação (Activator), Significância (Significance), Relacionamento (Relator) Learn more about Gallup's other resources for strengths-based coaching: • Articles & Videos • Webcasts • Guides & Reports • Subscribe to our Newsletter To learn about Gallup's other resources for strengths-based coaching, visit Gallup Access. Called to Coach is a Gallup Webcast (via YouTube) that allows current and prospective coaches to interact with strengths coaches who have found success in strengths-based development.

AVAD Canada shuts down overnight, Hunter Douglas has a new program for the CI channel, and 20 years of Kaleidescape.

AVAD Canada shuts down overnight, Hunter Douglas has a new program for the CI channel, and 20 years of Kaleidescape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steph Barry lives at the intersection of curiosity and growth. From traveling the world as a kid to working around the world in her business, Steph's inherent curiosity about people and how things work has led her to leading roles in B2B, B2C, public and private companies, higher education, and as an entrepreneur. She has held senior leadership positions with organizations such as Hunter Douglas, Solatube International, Hunter Douglas, the University of California San Diego, and WD-40. She has lived in five countries and speaks four languages. She is co-founder of Advance with AVA, a leadership development platform for women, and principal of Steph Barry Inc where she advises company owners in driving profitable and sustainable growth. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, Steph talks about the obstacles she faced and the qualities that enabled her to navigate the world of business, across industries, and around the world. What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw... Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you. http://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com

Wine: Domaine Tempier Bandol 2018BIOS:Danielle NottinghamAs the co-host of the Emmy award winning NBC show, "California Live," Danielle takes viewers on an adventure to discover unique sights and sounds throughout California, and report on the latest trends in beauty, fitness, food, health, technology and entertainment.An award-winning journalist, Nottingham has travelled the globe covering breaking news, entertainment and politics. Prior to joining NBC4, she was a correspondent with CBS News in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., where she covered the mass shooting in Las Vegas and massive mudslides in Montecito as well as red carpet coverage for the Grammy, Emmy and Academy Awards. She also reported on national politics and global affairs, including the Pope's resignation in Rome and Nelson Mandela's funeral in South Africa.Nottingham got her start in broadcasting in Greenville, Mississippi at WABG-TV and made her way around the country as an anchor, reporter and radio host in South Carolina, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. She has won a Los Angeles Press Club award for her coverage of refugees from war-torn countries re-settling in Southern California.Nottingham graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in speech communication, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.InstagramMalou Nubla 3 time Emmy Award winning Malou Nubla is the CEO and Founder of Malou Nubla Productions, Inc.  Malou has a successful track record on camera as a lifestyle and features host, both for TV and online.  She has created, produced, developed, written and hosted award winning programming for NBC, CBS, FOX and E! Entertainment.  She has long run her own production company and pioneered a new advertising and branding model that often tripled her clients' revenues.  She is an expert at delivering a client's message and creating videos that give them a unique, high end showcase. Malou is currently a Correspondent on 'CALIFORNIA LIVE' on NBC Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego.  Most recently, she was the Host and Executive Producer of ‘MALOU REVIEW', which is a lifestyle series on television and social media combining useful information with exciting entertainment.  Malou's program, 'MALOU REVIEW' aired on KPIX5 and KTVU FOX 2.  Malou owns and produces her television shows and commercials and has partnered with a wide variety of businesses including:  Target, HP, AT&T, Pixar, Oracle, Motorola, CBS Radio, Lincoln-Mercury, Chevrolet, Fremont Bank, Mercedes, Hunter Douglas, Best Buy, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Starwood Properties, InterContinental, Fairmont Hotels, Golden State Warriors, Garmin, Macy's, Pfizer, Lazy Boy Furniture, Panda Express, Wing Stop, Hangar One Vodka, Petersen-Dean Roofing and Solar, and countless wineries, restaurants and celebrity chefs.Malou hosted CBS 5's nightly entertainment program, EVENING MAGAZINE with Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe.  Aside from her hosting duties, her special features included “Outdo Malou”, “Makeover Mondays”, “Get Fit with Malou”, “What's For Dinner” and “Bay Area Homes for Kids.” Prior to joining CBS 5, Malou was the news anchor of the number one rated newscast, Daybreak on KRON-TV (NBC).  Malou also hosted BayTV Morning and The Sunday Examiner and Chronicle High School Sports Show.Instagram

Taylor Morrison releases a standard package for wellness AV, Hunter Douglas has a new rechargeable battery wand for their shades, and teaching the importance of cyber-security for the home network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cool IFTTT Applets and Devices Many of us have some sort of home automation device in our homes. Many of the products we had do not necessarily work together unless you are using a framework from Google, Amazon, or Apple. That's where IFTTT comes in. IFTTT connects devices that normally don't talk to each other with something called an Applet.  These Applets are composed of triggers and actions. Triggers tell an Applet to start, and actions are the end result of an Applet run. To use an Applet, you'll need a free IFTTT account. Then you need to connect your apps and devices to IFTTT, so they can  talk to each other via the IFTTT service. Today we are going to discuss some of the cooler Applets we have found. Please let us know what your favorites are and we'll share.    Turn on lights when Ring senses motion Turns on selected Hue lights when the Ring doorbell senses motion only during night hours. This may be good especially when you are away from home. People wanting to break into your home may be discouraged if all the lights are one.    Stop Sonos when you leave the house Pause music in all your rooms when you leave your house. There's also one to start playing your favorite tunes as soon as you walk through the door. Receive a notification on your phone when your Amazon Alexa timer goes off You'll get notified when your Amazon Alexa timer goes off. Must have the IFTTT app installed. Wireless Tag Wireless Tags are very small devices that can sense even the slightest movement. They have light and temperature sensors as well. They cost about $35 and are only about an inch and a half square. Requires a $40 hub. These devices are inexpensive and can be used to detect motion or movement of objects  and they can be tied together to many other devices via the IFTTT app.  Notion  The Notion Smart Security Starter Kit provides monitoring for opening doors and windows, sounding smoke/CO alarms, water leaks, and temperature changes. With IFTTT you can add more capability like connecting them to your Hue Lights.  Fing Fing is a network scanner that makes you discover all connected devices, run internet speed tests and help troubleshoot network and device issues. Get Fingbox for more advanced security and protection for your network. With IFTTT you can add more capability like connecting them to your Hue Lights.  Are you sensing a pattern here? But you can do more than just turn on lights. You can arm cameras, start a Harmony activity, or even activate Hubitat devices.  Airthings Airthings produces radon and indoor air quality system for multi-room, connected monitoring. With IFTTT you can connect your WeMo products, Hue Lights, and even make a calendar entry. Weather Stations IFTTT connects to a few weather stations which can allow for triggers based on weather so you don't water your lawn in the rain or shut your Hunter Douglas blinds when it gets hot outside.