how to choose an installer
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Presented at HOme Entertainment Show June 2006 for prospective clients who are looking for Custom InstallersTRANSCRIPT
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How to Avoid the Horror of a How to Avoid the Horror of a Bad InstallationBad Installation
Mark Elson Director of Marketing
Sound Solutions, Culver City, CA
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Rules for Selecting an Integrator
1. Before you go shopping define your goals.a. Budget
b. Timeline
c. Must haves vs. optional upgrades
2. Places to look for a specialist.a. WOM (Word of Mouth)
b. CEDIA
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Rules for Selecting an Integrator
3. Interview for Credibility:a. State contractor’s license?
b. How long have they been in business?
c. How do they design & process their work?
d. Check out their offices & shop. Organized & detailed or chaotic?
e. How do they coordinate with other trades?
f. How well do they future-proof?
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4. Ask to see sample documentation
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5. Staff
a. Meet key employees & project managers.
b. Do they have a dedicated service manager?
c. Do they have an in-house programming staff?
d. CAD programmers?
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6. Integrity and Good Business Practicesa. Do they listen and ask questions, or do they
mostly “pitch”?b. Can they explain things in plain English?c. Do they provide an easy-to-understand
estimate?d. Do they make changes based on your needs?e. Are you being up-sold for no reason?
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7. Referencesa. Compare your project with others of similar
scope, dollar value & technology.
b. Ask tough questions: 1) Ask for problems encountered & the installer’s
response.2) Differences between contract & what was
actually delivered.3) Was the work accomplished within a
reasonable time frame? 4) Would they hire this company again?
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THE PAYOFF
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