Smart Home Surgery

Join us on the Smart Home Surgery podcast as we delve into the world of smart home technology. We bring you interviews with industry leaders, peers and influencers to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the people and businesses shaping this exciting field. Expect honest and open discussions on hot topics and the latest trends, without any bias towards specific brands or industry groups. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the smart home industry

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July 27, 2023 • Benjamin Davies • Season 2 • Episode 11

🎧 Join us for an exciting episode of 'Tech Talk Insights' as we sit down with Amanda Wildman, the dynamic owner of TruMedia, an integration company based in Michigan, and a respected Director on the CEDIA board. 🏠💡

🗣️ Amanda's extensive involvement across the industry makes her the perfect guest to discuss everything community-related in this podcast. She is a well-known figure throughout the CEDIA community, admired and respected by all. 🤝

🚀 In our candid conversation, we address the challenges of breaking into the smart home professional community and brainstorm ideas on how we can grow the number of integrators in the field. 💭

Other topics we explore in this episode include:

1️⃣ Nerd Talk - Learning to Communicate with each other without excluding others. 📚🗣️

2️⃣ The Male-Dominated Industry: We openly discuss the prevalent issue of the smart home industry being male-dominated and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within the space. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

3️⃣ Fostering Diversity in the Space: We explore strategies and initiatives that can help create a more diverse and inclusive environment in the smart home industry. 🌈✨

4️⃣ The Power of Networking in Building a Business: Amanda shares valuable insights on how networking has played a vital role in building her successful integration company. 🤝🏢

5️⃣ Getting Involved with CEDIA: Discover how you can get involved with CEDIA, one of the most respected organizations in the industry, and make a meaningful impact. 📅🔧

6️⃣ Is CEDIA Behind as a Social Community?: We delve into the current state of CEDIA as a social community and discuss its potential for growth and improvement. 📱💬

7️⃣ Learning to Be Open as a Community: We emphasize the importance of openness, collaboration, and sharing within the smart home industry's community for continuous progress. 🤝💡

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode with Amanda Wildman, where we gain valuable insights from her wealth of experience and discuss critical topics shaping the future of the smart home industry. 🎧🏠 Don't miss it!

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