{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa4820e75-a96f-442c-8f56-084cc1c6254a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Episode 95: Tech Training Insights from Giles and Dennis\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/a4820e75-a96f-442c-8f56-084cc1c6254a\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 95: Tech Training Insights from Giles and Dennis","description":"On this week\u2019s podcast, CEDIA\u2019s Senior Vice President of Member Success and Sales, Giles Sutton, and Powerhouse Alliance Executive Director Dennis Holzer join us from Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, PA, respectively, to discuss industry training and smart home technology trends. What these two gentlemen have in common is a passion for not only the overall success of the AV integration business, but specifically the technical training that is needed in this industry. Last year at this time, they announced a CEDIA training partnership and Powerhouse\u2019s commitment that every PowerHouse location will have at least one CEDIA-certified instructor, offering dealers the peace-of-mind that their new hires are learning the right protocols and standards of work to be successful on the job. Today, we\u2019ll talk about how that partnership has evolved as well as other opportunities for technical training, certification, product trends, and more.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nToday\u2019s 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.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nGo to\u00a0https://shelly.cloud\u00a0and make IoT simple!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cbc4b08f-b608-452c-a744-08dcb2f49942/restechtalks-logo-1400x1400-188.jpg"}