Ep. 5 - Randy Blanchard: Navigating the Evolution of the Residential AV Integration Industry
Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
Release Date: 02/11/2025
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Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode we are joined by Clint Hoffman, an industry leader, actually more like an Industry Legend. With more than 40 years’ experience in sales, marketing, operations and product development working for many of the biggest names in the industry such as Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Kramer and currently the President & CEO of Lightware Visual Engineering. In addition to his incredibly successful career, he has given back to the industry by serving in many leadership roles with AVIXA. In this episode, Join Leo and Clint as they discuss...
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Ep. 5 - Randy Blanchard: Navigating the Evolution of the Residential AV Integration Industry
Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
Welcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode, we celebrate a long-standing veteran of the AV industry, Randy Blanchard. With over three decades of experience, Randy has been influential in shaping the Residential A/V Integration Industry. From spearheading innovative retail practices to evolving integration techniques and leading major distributors, buying groups, and manufacturers! He has seen it all—and he shares it all with us! Join Leo and Randy as they reminisce about their history in the Residential AV Integration space, discuss the current state of the industry, and uncover...
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Always on the Hunt with Leo Golubitsky
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info_outlineWelcome back to Always on the Hunt! In today's episode, we celebrate a long-standing veteran of the AV industry, Randy Blanchard. With over three decades of experience, Randy has been influential in shaping the Residential A/V Integration Industry. From spearheading innovative retail practices to evolving integration techniques and leading major distributors, buying groups, and manufacturers! He has seen it all—and he shares it all with us!
Join Leo and Randy as they reminisce about their history in the Residential AV Integration space, discuss the current state of the industry, and uncover the keys to success. Discover the importance of adaptability, passion, and mentorship for newcomers in the field, and hear Randy's insights on the changes affecting the integration market today. Is the industry leaning once again toward high-end solutions only? What innovative revolution could be around the corner? Tune in for an energetic conversation filled with wisdom, as Randy highlights how to regain that emotional connection with customers and keep the spirit of innovation alive in a fast-evolving landscape.
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