This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Chris Edelen. Recorded live on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. EST.

About Chris Edelen

Chris Edelen is a recognized leader of private equity and family-owned businesses. Chris started his career with Fox Photo, a New York company and advanced to the position of Executive Vice President/COO of company operations with sales over $250 million a year. Over the years, Chris has taken leadership roles such as President, CEO, and Vice President of Marketing at numerous companies including Grand Openings, Norwood Promotional Products, and Kohler Corp. Today, Chris is the President of Sterling Home Technologies, a custom home integration company. He also serves on the board of 2 high-growth companies as well as several charities.

Interview Recap

• How the Texas market has grown and developed over the years
• The rise and fall of Eastman Kodak Company
• The challenges growing a business in the custom integration industry
• The latest supply chain issues related to Covid Delta outbreaks in China
• Pulling out of CEDIA and the likelihood of other fall events potentially canceling