In this episode, Ken Kumph, founder and president of Premier Builders in Georgetown, MA, takes over hosting duties. He chats with Matthew Schroeder, wealth advisor and director of financial planning at Great Point Wealth Advisors. Together, they dive into the intricacies of succession planning, offering valuable advice for younger professionals and…

In the season 2 premiere, James Fox, owner and president of Fox Woodworking at Darkhorse Woodworks in Phoenixville, PA, takes the hosting helm. He engages in a lively discussion with Jenny Rhead, Project and Marketing Manager at Designs of Distinction by Brownwood Incorporated in Chicago. Together, they delve into the recent success of the Kitchen …

In episode 15, we give the hosting reins to Chris Dehmer, owner of Darkhorse Woodworks in Atlanta and past president of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Mike Carson, owner of Inspired Closets Chicago. The two talk about the closet market, including the differences between closets and cabinets, project turnaround times, design elements,…

In episode 14, we give the hosting reins to Lois Snyder, founder, designer and leader of Periwinklers, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. She chats with Marc Sanderson, president of Wilkie Sanderson, one of the most profitable millwork companies in the U.S. The two talk about the current workforce issues and strategically thinking …

In episode 13, we give the hosting reins to Randy Niewind, president of Randy's Cabinets and Woodworks and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Mark Elliott, CEO of Elliott Woodworking, about the benefits of outsourcing, how it can help with quality, and finding the right fit for both small and large shops.…

In episode 12, we give the hosting reins to Gregory Paolini, founder of Gregory Paolini Design and secretary of the board for the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Andy Wilzoch, president and founder of Premier EuroCase, about growing a business, building relationships, finding a niche market, investing in technology, and successfully manag…

In episode 11, we give the hosting reins to Matt Wehner, co-owner of Cabinet Concepts by Design in Springfield, MO, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Jeff Langford, co-owner of Outlaw Woodworks, LLC in Three Forks, MT. The two talk about integrating AI into your cabinet shop’s business operations, mitigating risks, a…

In episode 10, we give the hosting reins to Terry Steffey, owner of Dibbleville Woodworks in Fenton, MI, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Marcus Waterworth, president of Waterworth Woodshop in Viking, MN. The two talk about Marcus’ career path in woodworking and entrepreneurship, finding and hiring the right people,…

In episode 9, we give the hosting reins to Lois Snyder, founder, designer and leader of Periwinklers, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. She chats with Tracy Schroeder, owner and COO of Westside Custom Cabinets in Washington state. The two talk about Tracy's career path in woodworking, rebuilding a business after a tragic fire, fin…

The mission of the Cabinet Makers Association is to uphold the highest level of professionalism in the industry by providing its members with networking opportunities, continuing education, and ongoing professional development. In episode 8, we talk to four CMA members with a variety of experience and expertise about the value of membership. Each b…

In episode 7, we give the hosting reins to Randy Niewind, president of Randy's Cabinets and Woodworks and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Guy Bucey, CEO of Inova Bed, about what it takes to be a great leader, hiring practices, leadership challenges, and the importance of personal goals.…

In episode 6, we give the hosting reins to Monika Soos, Chief "Fun" Officer for Sofo Kitchens and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. She chats with Dominic Rubino, industry business coach, about time management, creating efficiencies in your shop, maintaining discipline, focusing on a vision for your business, and staying consistent.…

In episode 5, we give the hosting reins to Gregory Paolini, founder of Gregory Paolini Design and secretary of the board for the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Doug Tatum, chairman of Newport LLC and speaker at CMA's National Conference, about how to succeed in business, making the decision to remain a "small giant" in business or scale,…

In episode 4, we give the hosting reins to Lois Snyder, founder, designer and leader of Periwinklers, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. She chats with Paul Downs, president of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers and speaker at CMA's National Conference, about developing a company culture, why it's important, and the challenges of hiring the …

Interior Designer Molly Switzer (Portland, OR) returns to share what she's excited to see and experience during KBIS 2023, the annual tradeshow for the professional kitchen and bath industry, co-located with the International Builders Show, the National Hardware Show, and Design & Construction Week. Learn more about Molly by visiting her website ww…

Air and water quality in the home is something that should be front-of-mind for us all. Thankfully, companies like RePure have brought solutions to market that make it easy to do it right. Learn what they do, how they do it, and how to improve air and water quality by utilizing their products and resources in this episode of Connecting Tech+Design …

In episode 3, we give the hosting reins to Brian Clancy, president of Clancy Woodworking in Sherman, CT, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Kevin McNulty, opening keynote speaker for CMA's National Conference, about personal growth, transitions and the importance of networking in the woodworking industry.…

In this episode, we give the hosting reins to Matt Wehner, co-owner of Cabinet Concepts by Design in Springfield, MO, and board member of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Tim Coleman of SCE Unlimited about year-end financials and focusing on your shop's magic number. Show notes Tim Coleman founded his Closet Organization company in 198…

“Every building holds a narrative, the story of the house and those who live in it. This is where I find the inspiration and the purpose behind my architectural design work,” says Alison Strickland (B.Arch MRAIC), Founder & Design Director of Narratif Design based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In this episode, we discuss what she calls the 'story o…

In our inaugural episode, we give the hosting reins to Ken Kumph, founder and president of Premier Builders in Georgetown, MA, and president of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Kelly Victor-Burke, CEO of Burke Architectural Millwork in Livonia, MI, about the workforce challenges impacting the woodworking industry and starting an appren…

The Cabinet Makers Association presents the all-new PRO Cabinet Maker podcast. Join various hosts from CMA as they chat with leaders in the woodworking industry about issues and challenges impacting their businesses, as well as success stories to inspire. Check out the trailer for season one!By Cabinet Makers Association

CEDIA Expo is the annual gathering of the residential technology community brands, integration firms, associations, and those who support the industry. This trade-only event takes place this week in Dallas, TX. Tune in to hear what the residential audiovisual industry is eager to see, learn, do, eat & drink this week, what they have their eyes on, …

Savant's smart living showcase, referred to as Vegas Modern 001, was brought to life in partnership with Las Vegas-based design-led firm, Blue Heron, and technology integrator Eagle Sentry. The ultra-modern 15,000-square-foot home was designed with the latest technology advances, all brilliantly hidden in plain sight. Hear how it was done and learn…

Concealing tech is easy when the right products are used. Learn how easy it is with Wall-Smart, whose products enable a clean look that lets design aesthetics remain at the forefront. Visit www.wall-smart.com to see the company's full lineup and how to become a brand partner.By connectingtechanddesignpb

KBIS 2022, part of Design & Construction Week, had record attendance. Hear about touchless tech, voice control, and other hot trends, new products that stood out, some of the talks that took place and everything else that contributed to the show's success from Chelsie Butler, Executive Editor, Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine.…

Josh is a voice-controlled automation system that was borne from the notion that your home should inspire, embolden, and delight you and the people around you. Utilizing advanced AI technologies, including natural interfaces like voice and touch, Josh orchestrates the technology in all aspects of your home to deliver an exciting and effortless livi…

The annual gathering of the design-build-construct industries is back! Veronika Miller, CEO of Modenus Media and Host of Design Uncut walks us through the talks, panel sessions, and DMMtalks Lounge discussions taking place during KBIS, and host Katye McGregor Bennett shares what's happening during IBS, both collectively known as Design & Constructi…

Chef Nick, as he's known in the Napa, CA food world, shares a few Thanksgiving feast hacks, some of his favorite holiday traditions, and ways to simplify the often-arduous meal. Ever Weber-grilled your bird for the big day? Nick walks us through it, step-by-step. We also discuss sous vide cooking and what makes it such a great option (especially wh…

What exactly is a high-performance home? Chris Laumer-Giddens of Atlanta, GA-based Architecture & Design firm LG Squared talks about high performance and off-grid homes and what it takes to make a home more efficient, no matter how old (or new) it is. We also talk about the term "high performance" and the different meanings as it relates to home co…

Ramsin Khachi, principal of KHACHI Design + Build, designer & custom home builder, and host of the YouTube series Bespoke in the Burbs shares some of his favorite finds for fabulous outdoor entertaining environments and ways homeowners and design-build pros can create an outdoor living space unlike any other. Grab your notebook and get ready to wri…

Is there a correlation between interior design and emotional wellness? You bet there is! Laura Muller, CEO of Four Point Design Build, Inc. shares some of her professional and personal experiences as well as some fascinating examples of what works, why, and ways the design-build and tech integration communities can bring greater awareness to the tr…

Josh.ai CEO Alex Capecelatro shares details about Nano, the world's first Architectural Microphone, and Josh Core, an elegantly designed server that acts as the central brain for this truly remarkable voice-automated home technology ecosystem. This changes the voice control and automation game entirely and offers a fun way to interact with your hom…

Smart Women, Smart Homes, Smart Design Panel Session revisited. Hear how three women working in the design-build, technology integration, and luxury integration fields have risen in the ranks and how their careers evolved, how technology plays a role in the lives of their customers and what some of the leading trends in luxury residential design ar…

People are spending time at home now more than ever and as they do, they're finding they want a better entertainment environment, they want to control light, and they want to take advantage of the outdoors — which can easily be accommodated with smart shades and projection screens made for indoor & outdoor use. SI shares ways integration and design…

Katye chats with Laurence Carr of Laurence Carr Design, NYC. The episode kicks-off with a chat about human-centric design, wellness, and how e-Design is booming and goes on to explore the timing of each trade's involvement in projects, how interior designers and architects define their role and scope of work, and how they typically involve technolo…

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Special mashup show combining CEDIA Podcast hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe, KB Talks substitute-host Molly Switzer, AV Trade Talk and Connecting Tech + Design host Katye (McGregor) Bennett, with special guests integrators Joe Whitaker of Thoughtful Integrations and Gordon Van Zuiden of cyberManor talking connected homes, energy management, human cen…

Mark Coxon is not only a veteran of the AV industry but an approachable, knowledgeable, skilled salesperson with some great insights for AV integrators, designers, and architects to consider when selling tech or integrating it into their designs. Fantastic suggestions provided throughout the conversation, so bring a notepad and grab some great take…

It's been 2 years since Emerald Expositions acquired CEDIA Expo and much has changed or evolved, as Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President of Emerald Expositions discusses with Katye in this episode. From the Design + Connection pavilion and tour, to the Smart Stage sessions like TechBites and TechStarters, plus a convention center full of the most …

Instead of bridging the gap between design and technology Séura is focused on eliminating it, both indoors and out. In this episode Katye talks with Tony Blodgett, sales manager for Séura, about outdoor AV and how to optimize the entertainment experience. Tune-in and learn how Séura is working to find the perfect harmony of design and technology in…

Buffalo, NY-area's Southtown Audio Video approaches commercial & residential tech integration with a straight-forward, consultative approach. In this episode Katye talks with owner Heather Sidorowicz about this, what she recommends and what she was eager to see during InfoComm 2019, where this podcast was recorded. Heather also talks about her role…

Episode 6: Kim Spencer and Sam Nord of Listen Technologies share what's new in the Pro AV space and the attractions, venues, and hospitality markets and ways Listen Tech's offering has evolved to meet the needs of both facilities managers and guests, fans, and attendees. Sam and Kim also talk about Listen's recent product introductions and enhancem…

Episode 4: Discussing Portland, OR interior designer Molly Switzer's recent smart Home projects and how she's working with tech integrators to achieve the client's vision as well as tech trends in the kitchen and bath and how that's now driving more whole-home focus for her as a designer.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 5: Discussion about modern modular design with Danny Forster, designer, television host, film and television producer, director, professor, and speaker.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 3: Guests: Ryan Herd, Joe Whitaker, Toni Sabatino, Molly Switzer, Robin Fisher, David Van WertBy connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 2: Discussing how voice control, automation, and AI interact, how homes are made better and more entertaining, a round table w/ Robin Fisher, Alex Capecelatro, Chris Smith and Bruce of Cloud9 Smart.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Intro & Preview episode discussing how we live and work at the intersection of tech and design and therefore, why we're launching Connecting Tech + Design. Guest (and show inspiration) Toni Sabatino of Toni Sabatino Style in NYC shares a little bit about herself, her work, and types of projects she typically is involved with, and her role as Presid…

Symmons' guide to several collections of high-quality plumbing fixtures for the kitchen and bathroom.By House Beautiful

Brizo introduces several new styles in kitchen faucets that include inventive high tech functions.By House Beautiful

LG style complements any home by introducing 3 new innovations in appliances for the kitchen and laundry room.By House Beautiful